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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina lawmakers on Wednesday enacted a law over the governor’s veto that would diminish the powers afforded to his successor and other other Democratic statewide winners in the Nov. 5 elections. In a 72-46 vote, the Republican-dominated House overrode Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto voted to do the same. Like during the Senate vote, opponents to the power-shifting bill sat in the gallery and disrupted the chambers’ floor proceedings. More than 150 people gathered on the third floor — more than the House gallery could seat. They chanted “shame” as the override vote completed and continued to yell as they were escorted out. After warning disruptors they would face arrest if they didn’t quiet down and leave the building, General Assembly police arrested one woman who refused to leave, said police Chief Martin Brock, adding that she would face charges of trespassing, resisting arrest and violating building rules. Many provisions within the 132-page law seek to diminish powers afforded to Gov.-elect Josh Stein, incoming attorney general Jeff Jackson, the next Democratic lieutenant governor and the schools superintendent. They all take office early next month. One of the most significant changes shifts the power to appoint State Board of Elections members from the governor to the state auditor, who will be a Republican next year. For decades, the governor has selected its five members, with the governor’s party usually taking three seats. The enacted law transfers that power to the state auditor starting in spring. This, in turn, means Republicans will likely hold majorities on the state board and the county election boards. The legislation also weakens the governor’s authority to fill vacancies on the state Court of Appeals and Supreme Court and prevents the attorney general from taking legal positions contrary to the General Assembly in litigation challenging a law’s validity. Several post-election deadlines will move up under the law after Republican complaints that counties took too long to count provisional and absentee ballots, especially in light of . The veto override took place in the final days of a lame-duck General Assembly session where Republicans hold exactly the number of seats necessary to override vetoes without help from Democrats. That won’t be the case much longer — barring a successful election protest that would flip a race’s result — after Democrats picked up one more House seat in the general elections. Despite ultimately succeeding in their override, House Republicans had some difficulty staying unified. Some GOP lawmakers from western North Carolina — where Hurricane Helene caused historic flooding — initially voted against the measure last month. But all three — Reps. Mike Clampitt, Karl Gillespie and Mark Pless — ended up voting to override the veto. Part of the criticism levied against the bill centered on the $252 million of Helene recovery funds attached to it, most of which can’t be spent until the General Assembly acts again. , Cooper called the bill a sham in which Republicans used Helene and “disaster relief” in its title to mask unconstitutional political power grabs — a message repeated by House Democrats and Stein. “It is despicable for the Republicans in the General Assembly to use folks’ incredible need for aid to cloak their political pettiness,” Stein said in a statement after Wednesday’s vote. Other opponents to the bill said at a Wednesday news conference that GOP lawmakers weren’t serving western North Carolinians and instead were undermining democracy. “Western North Carolina is not a toy to be played with. It is not an opportunity to exploit. It is not a place to be so violently disrespected,” said Sam Stites, a Transylvania County staff member from advocacy group Just Economics of Western North Carolina. Republicans point out they had already allocated more than $900 million to Helene relief since October, with plans for more funding next session. Caldwell County Republican Rep. Destin Hall, who is expected to be the House speaker next year, further defended the bill’s executive power shifts as the legislature’s constitutional right. “This body is entirely committed to helping folks in this state with storm relief,” Hall said. “So, in my opinion, what’s happened is political football has been made out of this bill.” It’s likely the new law will soon be mired in litigation — just like eight years ago, after Republicans passed laws weakening Cooper’s powers just before he took office. “Of course it’s going to go to court,” outgoing House Speaker Tim Moore, a congressman-elect, told reporters after the vote. “That’s just the way it is.” The House also secured for the November 2026 statewide ballot a proposed constitutional amendment to require all North Carolina voters show photo identification before voting. The constitution currently only specifies that it’s required for in-person voting. ID exceptions are afforded now and would continue with the amendment, and laws separate from the state constitution already direct voters to provide a photo ID copy when voting by mail.

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Motor Control Centers Market: Growth to $10.74B by 2031, 7% CAGRCity slumped to their seventh defeat in 10 games in all competitions as they were beaten 2-0 at Juventus in their latest European outing on Wednesday. Second-half goals from Dusan Vlahovic and Weston McKennie at the Allianz Stadium left Guardiola’s side languishing in 22nd place in the standings. With just two games of the league phase remaining, a place in the top eight and automatic last-16 qualification looks beyond them and they face a battle just to stay in the top 24 and claim a play-off spot. City manager Guardiola said: “Of course I question myself but I’m stable in good moments and bad moments. “I try to find a way to do it. I’m incredibly honest. If we play good (I say) we played good and today I thought we played good. “Our game will save us. We can do it. We conceded few chances compared to the Nottingham Forest game that we won. We’re making the right tempo. “We missed the last pass, did not arrive in the six-yard box (at the right time) or have the composure at the right moment. “But I love my team. This is life, it happens. Sometimes you have a bad period but I’m going to insist until we’re there.” City now face a crunch trip to Paris St Germain, who are also at risk of failing to qualify, next month. Guardiola accepts the top 24 is now the only aim. He said: “It’s the target. We need one point or three points. We go to Paris to try to do it and the last game at home.” Veteran midfielder Ilkay Gundogan said after the game he felt City were suffering from a loss of confidence but Guardiola dismissed his player’s comments. “I am not agreeing with Ilkay,” he said. “Of course it is tough but, except one or two games in this period, we’ve played good.” City now face a further test of their resolve as they host rivals Manchester United in a derby on Sunday. Gundogan told TNT Sports: “It (confidence) is a big part of it. That’s a mental issue as well. “You can see that sometimes we miss the ball or lose a duel and you see that we drop immediately and lose the rhythm. They (the opponents) don’t even need to do much but it has such a big effect on us right now. “Even more you have to do the simple things as good as possible and create and fluidity, then it’s work hard again. This is how you get confidence back – do the small and simple things, (but) in crucial moments at the moment we are always doing the wrong things.” Juventus coach Thiago Motta was pleased with the hosts’ performance, which boosted their hopes of making the top eight. “It was a deserved victory,” he said. “We had to defend as a team and be ready to attack with quality. “We have shown we can compete at this level and now we have to do it consistently.”Google unveils latest AI model, Gemini 2.0

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Work and pensions minister Sir Stephen Timms said the move aims to drive “real improvements” for disabled people, whom the ministers will be encouraged to engage with on a regular basis. He told the Commons: “I am very pleased to be able to announce today the appointment of new lead ministers for disability in each Government department, they will represent the interests of disabled people, champion disability inclusion and accessibility within their departments. “I’m going to chair regular meetings with them and will encourage them to engage directly with disabled people and their representative organisations, as they take forward their departmental priorities. “And I look forward to this new group of lead ministers for disability together driving real improvements across Government for disabled people.” This came during an adjournment debate on International Day of Persons with Disabilities, where Liberal Democrat MP Steve Darling raised concerns about “floating bus stops”, which have a cycle lane between the stop and the pavement. Intervening, the MP for Torbay, who is registered blind, said: “The Government needs to ban floating bus stops.” Sir Stephen said: “I do think this issue about floating bus stops is an important issue which we need to work across Government to reflect on.” Labour MP Debbie Abrahams, who led the debate, had earlier criticised the lack of accessibility for disabled people on trains. The Oldham East and Saddleworth MP said: “Our train network does not have level access, and we heard Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson from the other place make this plea back in the summer, absolutely outrageous what she was put through. “But I was absolutely shocked to find, when I had a presentation of the TransPennine route upgrade, that the rolling stock yet to be commissioned is not going to provide that level access. “It’s absolute nonsense, it’s not even in the design of that procurement, so we must do better than this.”Parsons and Globalstar Announce Partnership, Demonstrate First Software Defined Satellite Communication Solutions in Low Earth OrbitStock market today: Wall Street drifts to a mixed close even as S&P 500 ekes out another record

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South Africa flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit and England fullback Ellie Kildunne have been named World Rugby’s players of the year, while Australia’s Maddison Levi won the women’s sevens player of the year award. Levi was named the best women’s sevens player. Previously a two-time nominee, Levi is the third Australian to win the award, beating New Zealand pair Michaela Blyde and Jorja Miller to be crowned the world’s best. The 22-year-old enjoyed a record-breaking 2023/2024 season, crossing for 83 tries, 69 of which came on the HSBC SVNS world series and 14 at the Paris Olympic Games. Levi claimed Player of the Final honours at the Madrid SVNS Grand Final following a hat-trick against France. Antoine Dupont and Maddison Levi pose with their World Rugby sevens player of the year awards for 2024. (Photo by World Rugby) She notched her 150th career try during the Madrid tournament to now be only second behind Charlotte Caslick in the all-time list for the Australians. Levi’s achievement also saw her named in the inaugural HSBC SVNS Women’s Dream Team for 2023/2024. Aussie Men’s Sevens winger Nathan Lawson was named in the HSBC SVNS Men’s Dream Team after a stellar personal season. Lawson crossed for 25 tries during the calendar year, finishing fourth on the list overall. Du Toit, also the 2019 winner, became only the fourth men’s player to win the award at least twice, after New Zealanders Richie McCaw, Dan Carter and Beauden Barrett. Despite the Springboks’ policy of rotation, Du Toit showed his immense value by appearing in 10 of their 13 Tests, and played the full game in eight of them. The double World Cup winner helped the Springboks win their first Rugby Championship since 2019 and achieve a first unbeaten autumn tour of Europe in 11 years. Du Toit was crowned ahead of teammates Eben Etzebeth and Cheslin Kolbe, and Ireland captain Caelan Doris. Kildunne’s award capped an impressive year in which she was also the Women’s Six Nations best player. In an unbeaten year with England, she won a Six Nations Grand Slam, retained the WXV1 title and scored 14 tries in 10 Tests. She also had time to help Britain in the Paris Olympics sevens. Also nominated were teammate and No. 8 Alex Matthews, France scrumhalf Pauline Bourdon Sansus and Canada flyhalf Alex Tessier. Kildunne was the fourth England winner in the last five awards. All Blacks flanker Wallace Sititi was the men’s breakthrough player at the year. Sititi, the son of former Samoa captain Semo Sititi, debuted off the bench against Fiji in July, and made a huge impression in his first Test start against South Africa in Cape Town in September, on his 22nd birthday. He was undroppable from then on; starting all seven remaining Tests. He was the only All Black to start all five on their tour of Japan and Europe. Erin King became the first Irishwoman to win an individual award when she was chosen the women’s breakthrough player of the year. King also went to the Olympics, and made her 15s debut only in September, when the back-rower helped Ireland finish second in the WXV1 after a historic win over world champion New Zealand. Superstar halfback Antoine Dupont was named men’s sevens player of the year after lifting France to the Olympic gold medal and first world series title. The France men had never previously medalled in the Olympics – didn’t even qualify for the 2021 Tokyo Games – and their best previous finish in world series history was fourth. The coach of the year was Jerome Daret, for guiding the France men’s sevens team to their success. FULL HONOUR ROLL International Rugby Players women’s try of the year winner: Marine Menager (France) World Rugby women’s 15s breakthrough player of the year winner: Erin King (Ireland) World Rugby women’s 15s dream team of the year: 15: Ellie Kildunne (England); 14. Abby Dow (England), 13. Slyvia Brunt (New Zealand), 12. Alex Tessier (Canada), 11. Katelyn Vahaakolo (New Zealand); 10. Holly Aitchison (England), 9. Pauline Bourdon Sansus (France); 1. Hope Rogers (USA), 2. Georgia Ponsonby (New Zealand), 3. Maud Muir (England), 4. Zoe Aldcroft (England), 5. Laetitia Royer (Canada), 6. Aoife Wafer (Ireland), 7. Sophie de Goede (Canada), 8. Alex Matthews (England). World Rugby women’s 15s player of the year: Ellie Kildunne (England) Hall of Fame induction: No167 – Emilee Cherry (Australia), No168 – DJ Forbes (New Zealand), No169 – Sergio Parisse (Italy), No170 – Donna Kennedy (Scotland), No171 – Chris Laidlaw (New Zealand) International Rugby Players special merit award winner: Vickii Cornborough (England) World Rugby coach of the year winner: Jerome Daret (France) International Rugby Players men’s try of the year: Nolann Le Garrec (France) World Rugby men’s 15s breakthrough player of the year: Wallace Sititi (New Zealand) World Rugby men’s 15s dream team of the year: 15. Will Jordan (New Zealand); 14. Cheslin Kolbe (South Africa), 13. Jesse Kriel (South Africa), 12. Damian de Allende (South Africa), 11. James Lowe (Ireland); 10. Damian McKenzie (New Zealand), 9. Jamison Gibson-Park (Ireland); 1. Ox Nche (South Africa), 2. Malcolm Marx (South Africa), 3. Tyrel Lomax (New Zealand), 4. Eben Etzebeth (South Africa), 5. Tadhg Beirne (Ireland), 6. Pablo Matera (Argentina), 7. Pieter-Steph du Toit (South Africa), 8. Caelan Doris (Ireland). World Rugby men’s 15s player of the year winner: Pieter-Steph du Toit (South Africa) World Rugby women’s sevens dream team of the year in partnership with HSBC: Olivia Apps (Canada), Michaela Blyde (New Zealand), Kristi Kirshe (USA), Maddison Levi (Australia), Ilona Maher (USA), Jorja Miller (New Zealand), Seraphine Okemba (France). World Rugby women’s sevens player of the year in partnership with HSBC: Maddison Levi (Australia) World Rugby men’s sevens dream team of the year in partnership with HSBC: Selvyn Davids (South Africa), Antoine Dupont (France), Aaron Grandidier-Nkanang (France), Terry Kennedy (Ireland), Nathan Lawson (Australia), Ponipate Loganimasi (Fiji), Matias Osadczuk (Argentina). 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London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) has expanded its pediatric emergency department (ED) at Children’s Hospital by 50 per cent, reducing wait times. “It's very common for emergency departments to get that block where we really have no care spaces left, for patients,” said Dr. Rod Lim, Director of Pediatric Emergency. “And they're (families) made to wait in the waiting rooms longer than we'd like, so we've really [been] able to bring and prioritize those type of patients into these care spaces and begin treatment quicker, and really alleviate a lot of that stress that families feel.” The new space consists of eight new beds and two dedicated procedure rooms, in a child friendly setting. “It really provides that safe space for children and their families to have scary things done, in a way that allows our child life workers to have room, and accommodate and create that calm environment that we that we strive for,” said Dr. Lim. Dr. Rod Lim, Director of Pediatric Emergency inside new Children’s Hospital Emergency Department expansion at Victoria Hospital (Reta Ismail/CTV News London) The construction began in early 2024 and the space opened this past fall. The space is being funded with $3 million in donor support to Children’s Health Foundation. Since this past September, the expansion has seen more than 2,628 patients, helping to reduce wait times and ensure patients and their families are seen more quickly. One of those patients is Zak, a 10-year-old resident of London, who was brought to the hospital by his mother when he fell at the playground and suffered an injury to his wrist. Zak was one of the first children treated in one of two new dedicated procedure rooms in the Children’s ED. The experience left his mother Zoe feeling grateful for the outstanding care her son received. “We were brought in the waiting room, but I didn't really feel like there was chaos. I felt like it was a very calm feel to the whole atmosphere,” said Zoe. Interior of the new Children’s Hospital Emergency Department expansion at Victoria Hospital, December 11, 2024 (Reta Ismail/CTV News London) The two new procedure rooms were designed to provide a private and calm environment for children who require specialized care. In a little under five hours, Zak received diagnostic X-rays, had a straightening of his fracture, had a plaster cast placed on his arm, and reviewed follow-up X-rays with the attending physician before being sent home. LHSC says Children’s Hospital has seen an increasing demand as the community around it continues to grow – the new space will hopefully help alleviate some of the pressure. Shopping Trends The Shopping Trends team is independent of the journalists at CTV News. We may earn a commission when you use our links to shop. Read about us. 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First Nation to develop salmon hatchery with Fisheries Department The Tsilhqot’in National Government in British Columbia says it has formed a "historic partnership" with the federal Fisheries Department to develop a permanent salmon conservation hatchery in its territory. Stay ConnectedTacey Sargent, left, and Ashlee Beckmann stand in front of the counter of their new store Ren & Co. located at 111 Rodeo Rode Two sisters, each with a passion for creating, took a leap of faith and combined their businesses to open the new home decor boutique Ren & Co. at 111 Rodeo Road. Co-owners Ashlee Beckmann and Tacey Sargent, both former stay-at-home-moms, spent their days operating their own craft business before Ren & Co. opened on Nov. 25. Beckmann ran AB Cookies, Crafts & More, making delicious, custom sugar cookies, handmade signs and other decorations. Sargent was the one to come up with the name Ren & Co., based on her daughter Renley, Ren for short. Before Ren & Co. became the store front it is today, it was Sargent’s own business she started in 2023. Like her sister, she sold handmade signs and other crafts, but also did custom T-shirt printing. Sargent said their whole family is “super close” and the two sisters are “best friends,” who always bounced ideas off each other. “We’ve always been close. If I was gonna open a business it would have to be with her,” Beckmann said. So the idea for a joint venture took off. “We both kind of decided to come together and open something up,” Beckmann said. “We loved staying home with our kids, but we wanted to get out and do something and have that normalcy of having a job and having a routine.” Beckmann said they “pondered it for a while” debating whether it would be a success or not. “And then we were like, let’s just go for it, it’s either gonna work or it’s not gonna work,” she said. Having flexible hours allows the two moms to spend time with their kids while operating the business. “We wanted it to be family oriented,” Beckmann said. Upon walking into the cozy store, the tables are stacked with a mix of modern and rustic Christmas decor, earrings, stocking stuffers and framed signs. “Just kind of something for everybody, really,” Beckmann said. Ren & Co. also gets new merchandise regularly with plans to cater towards every holiday and even local celebrations. “We’re going to work towards Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day and we’re even going to do something for graduation and NebraskaLand Days,” Beckmann said. The sisters wanted to do a few things to set them apart from other stores, which is why one service they offer is a “create your own t-shirt bar,” Beckmann said. Customers can pick from a variety of sizes, colors and styles, pick out a design and have it pressed in-store in seconds. “We’ll press it for you and you take it right with you when you leave so you’re not waiting,” she said. The designs can be either ones Ren & Co. has in store, or Beckmann said, customers can bring in their own designs that can be printed off and pressed onto the shirts With Christmas right around the corner, the free gift wrapping Ren & Co. offers is perfect for holiday shoppers. “You can come in, grab your gift, we’ll wrap it for you and you walk out the door,” Beckmann said. “You don’t have to go buy all the gift wrapping things.” The store is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. everyday but Fridays when they are open till 6 p.m. They will be closed Dec. 20-21 and 24-25 but will be open Dec. 23 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. for last minute Christmas shopping. Staying true to both their original businesses, Ren & Co. accepts custom orders that can be placed either in store, over the phone or via their Facebook page at facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094588321878. Get the latest local business news delivered FREE to your inbox weekly. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.

Canada again supports UN motion critical of Israel, citing two-state solutionGREGG Wallace returned to TV screens tonight for the first time since the BBC launched an investigation into allegations of misconduct on set. The 60-year-old TV star hosted MasterChef: The professionals' semi-final, alongside Monica Galetti and Marcus Wareing. During the show, the under fire greengrocer turned TV star tasted five varied dishes and helped decide who would progress to the series finale. The remaining five contestants had 1hr 45 minutes to produce a dish worthy of the showpiece. Unfortunately for chef William, his dish was the least complete and he was sent home at the end of a stressful time in the kitchen. The salt-baked chicken roulade with smoked vegetables and black and white noodles, which was inspired by William's grandmother, sounded delicious on paper, but the execution was a big let down. The noodles, in particular, were soggy, and Marcus was baffled by the decision to salt-bake the roulade. The semi-finalists each cooked a dish that had an emotional tie to someone that meant a lot to them. Gregg said: "We have a strong suspicion this is going to be a very emotional day." While four of the five cooks chose family members, quirky Gaston dedicated his lobster dish to pop star Lady Gaga. It prompted Greg to declare: "You are different." Gaston took it as a compliment and replied: "Thank you." Gregg added to camera: "I’m sure Lady Gaga will love it. If he came and did sausage and mash, we’d probably collapse in shock." Elsewhere, George's take on an 1,000 year old Iranian lamb dish went down a storm. Gregg told the delighted chef to thank his girlfriend and her mum - the two inspirations behind the meal - such was its impact. Viewer reaction to his appearance was mixed. One fumed on X: "And there he is, centre stage. Crass, idiotic misogynistic Gregg Wallace's career defies logic, his agent was a genius." A second wrote: "Watching MasterChef and thinking how the heck could Greg Wallace not contain himself to professional standards and protect the charming career he had??!!" However, a third said: "Just want to let you know that I am watching #Masterchef this evening @bbc and I am not being 'triggered'!!" Earlier today, Gregg apologised over his "middle-class women of a certain age" rant. Former MasterChef host Gregg said he'll "take time out" during a probe into his alleged sexual comments on MasterChef. Gregg faces a backlash after mounting a disastrous defence of his behaviour yesterday. He said: "Now I’ve been doing MasterChef for 20 years. Amateur, Celebrity and Professional MasterChef. "In that time I’ve worked with over 4,000 contestants of all different ages, all different backgrounds and all different walks of life. "Now I’m reading in the paper that there have been 13 complaints in that time. "I can see them ­coming from a handful of middle-class women of a certain age just from Celebrity MasterChef. This isn’t right. "Over 20 years of TV, can you imagine how many women on MasterChef have made sexual remarks or sexual innuendo?" But he has now posted an apology on his Instagram account - saying he was under a "huge amount of stress". He said: "I want to apologise for any offence that I caused with my post yesterday and any upset I may have caused to a lot of people. "I wasn't in a good space when I posted it. I've been under a huge amount of stress, a lot of emotion." In the post, he added: "I felt very alone and under siege yesterday when I posted it. "It is obvious to me I need to take some time out while this investigation is underway. "I hope you understand and I do hope you will accept this apology." Wallace stepped back from the BBC1 cooking show last week after complaints about inappropriate behaviour over a number of years. It has emerged that the BBC was warned about Gregg's sexist behaviour at least five times over seven years. BBC officials carried out an HR investigation in 2018 and spoke to the star multiple times about inappropriate comments. GREGG Wallace has stepped down from his MasterChef hosting role after a probe into alleged inappropriate behaviour. But what's the situation? Regular MasterChef host Gregg Wallace is currently the subject of a probe after an investigation was launched into his alleged misconduct over a number of years. Gregg has been accused of making sexual remarks to 13 colleagues including Beeb anchor Kirsty Wark - accusations he denies. The 60-year-old has now stepped away from the BBC show while historical misconduct allegations against him are investigated. Yet the former greengrocer spoke out on social media to blast the "women of a certain age" who he claimed were behind the allegations. The cooking show’s production company, Banijay UK, has said law firm Lewis Silkin would lead the investigation into Wallace’s alleged misconduct.None