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You can also replay recent newscasts and find videos on demand of our top stories, local politics, investigations and Colorado specific features.The National Disability Insurance Agency has announced the diversion of up to $600 million in swindled funds after a series of raids targeting fraudsters in the National Disability Insurance Scheme. It comes after serious concerns were raised about the scheme’s integrity due to widespread misuse of taxpayer money. Earlier this year it was revealed up to $2 billion of NDIS funds had been spent inappropriately , including on illegal drugs, luxury cars and even holidays. NDIS Minister Bill Shorten claimed the recovery as a key milestone in the government’s efforts to protect the scheme from fraud. “These are very serious cases involving millions of dollars of money meant for people with disability,” Mr Shorten said on Sunday. “The recent activity – and other parallel investigations – are the result of the taskforce using its combined powers to take action.” The Fraud Fusion Taskforce (FFT), a collaborative effort between the NDIA, Services Australia, and law enforcement agencies, has executed 20 warrants over the past six months. Investigations have uncovered millions in fraudulent claims as more than 26,000 tip-offs alerted the agency to fraud or non-compliance in the scheme. The integrity interventions have been estimated to save the scheme more than $200 million in non-compliant payments and $400 million has been forecast to be diverted from dodgy providers. The $600 million diversion represents a fraction of the total losses caused by fraudulent activity after it was revealed the NDIS had been subject to up to $2 billion in fraudulent claims in recent years. The NDIS Minister acknowledged the scale of the problem and said "criminals should be on notice" in the leadup to 2025. “Our warning for crooks remains firmer than ever. If you think you can take money from the pockets of the Australians who need it the most, you’d better think again as we will be watching," he said. The issue of fraud within the NDIS has been exacerbated by gaps in oversight and a lack of scrutiny, particularly in regard to unregistered providers. Mr Shorten announced sweeping changes to the scheme in October as he banned the use of cuddle therapy, crystal therapy and goat therapy, which were previously NDIS-eligible treatments. The FFT’s work has not only led to the recovery of swindled funds but also to the identification of 15,000 NDIS participants potentially impacted by fraudulent providers. Thousands of these participants have already been transitioned to more secure and compliant service providers. There have been more than 500 active investigations into fraud and non-compliance, led by 120 investigators focusing on “organised criminals, tax agents, allied health professionals and NDIS providers”. Mr Shorten emphasised the importance of public participation in the fight against fraud, urging anyone with information about suspected fraud to come forward. “Anyone with information about suspected fraud involving the NDIS should contact the NDIS fraud reporting and scams helpline on 1800 650 717, or fill out our online NDIS Fraud reporting form," he said.Tips for maintaining peace during family gatherings

US President-elect Donald Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte convened in Palm Beach, Florida, to deliberate on pressing global security issues, according to a Saturday statement from NATO. This marked Rutte's inaugural meeting with Trump following the latter's election win on November 5. Their discussion notably came against the backdrop of Trump's historical skepticism towards NATO, having previously criticized the defense spending levels of its member countries. In addition to discussions with Trump, Rutte's team engaged with Trump's national security team, including his national security adviser nominee, US Representative Michael Waltz. (With inputs from agencies.)Flood alerts and warnings have been issued across West Yorkshire as Storm Bert continues to wreak havoc. There have been 12 flood warnings and a flood alert have been issued across the region. Footage of flood sirens blasting through the Calder Valley have been shared across social media. The River Calder, River Irwell and Walsden Water are expected to burst their banks. This comes as the county has come under heavy rain and snowfall with an amber weather warning issued by the Met Office last night. West Yorkshire Police have warned the public to 'only make necessary trips' trips today, to avoid the hazards. Road have been disrupted across the county . The amber weather warning has since elapsed but a yellow snow and rain warning remains for most of Yorkshire. Flood warnings, meaning flooding is expected, have been issued in: Midgelden Brook at Bacup Road - Gauxholme River Calder at Callis Bridge and Charlestown River Calder at Central Todmorden River Calder at Eastwood River Calder at Hebden Bridge - Mytholm and Hebble End River Calder at Todmorden from the Cricket Ground to the Railway Bridge River Calder at Todmorden - Harley Wood River Calder at Todmorden - Patmos Burnley Road River Calder from Todmorden to Eastwood River Irwell at Bacup Walsden Water at Todmorden from Shade to Salford Walsden Water at Walsden Flood alerts, meaning flodding is possible, have been issued in: Upper River Calder catchment Follow our live blog for all the latest updates . Get all the latest and breaking news in Yorkshire by signing up to our newsletter here

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Gering residents heard a presentation on the state of the community’s pool at Oregon Trail Park and the possibility of repairing or replacing it on Wednesday night. The presentation focused on the city’s pool feasibility study, which is nearing completion. Two representatives from the consulting firm behind the study, Miller & Associates, were present: engineer Larry Steele and grant administrator Megan Shada. Also present were officials from the City of Gering, including Parks and Recreation Director Amy Seiler and City Administrator Pat Heath. First, Shada reviewed data from the city’s pool input survey, which had 993 responses turned in, which is equivalent to just under 12% of Gering’s population. Around a quarter of those responders were from communities outside of Gering, however, including some from Scottsbluff and the surrounding rural area. The vast majority of responders are longtime residents, having lived in the community for more than 10 years. Highlights from the pool input survey include the 70% of responders who rank the pool’s condition as either good or excellent, with most sharing their belief that the facility is clean and well maintained. Responders were split on their initial preference for the pool’s future, with 61% in favor of renovating the current pool and 49% in favor of building a new one. Priorities for desired services and amenities included swimming lessons, water fitness opportunities and a family dressing room. A minority of responders prioritized making the pool’s dimensions appropriate for swimming competitions. “All of these different things kind of impact what a conceptual layout or design could be,” Shada said. “So we’ve taken those into account as we put together some improvement options.” Steele went over some of the deficiencies discovered in the firm’s analysis of the facility, which also helped inform some theoretical designs and improvements. The list of around 20 deficiencies included failure to meet ADA requirements, tripping hazards due to a heaving deck, a shared recirculation system for both the pool and wading pool, incorrectly installed and insecure ladders, missing gutter grates and several pieces of worn out equipment and furniture, among others. Most of those deficiencies are allowed to stand as long as the pool remains in active service, as the facility is grandfathered into different regulations due to its age, Steele said. Using all of this information, Steele presented four potential paths forward. The options were purely informational, as the city will not even begin considering action until the feasibility study is complete. Option one was simply to do nothing, which will not address any of the deficiencies or extend the life of the 48-year-old pool. The smallest scale renovation would rehabilitate the current bathhouse, pool deck and equipment while also making the wading pool zero-entry. That option would cost approximately $3 million. A third option does all the same renovations listed above, but adds in a brand new bathhouse structure that is ADA accessible and includes a family dressing room for just under $4 million. A final option would include a brand new pool with a zero-entry wading pool attached for around $6 million. Any options that involve repairing or replacing the pool itself should significantly extend the life of the facility, Steele said. A repair job would buy around 25 years, while a total replacement would hopefully last 50 years with proper care and maintenance. “There’s going to be things that you’re not going to get 50 years out of,” Steele said. “For example, moving parts like pumps and what have you. You’re going to have to maintain those. But, yeah, your tubs and those types of things should be able to last at least 50 years.” Various questions were fielded from the community members present. Some asked about the price or feasibility of an indoor aquatics center, to which Steele responded that an indoor facility would approximately double the cost of any project in addition to accruing climate control and staffing expenses over time. Others asked about whether there are options available to work with other taxing entities — such as Gering Public Schools or the City of Scottsbluff — to create a shared facility and spread the financial burden. City officials expressed their openness to consider interlocal opportunities, but said that no plans or agreements have been made before all of the necessary information has been gathered from the feasibility study and the public. “We want to make sure that we’re providing a lot of information so that we can prepare (the council) to make the best decisions for our community moving forward, and this study is the first step on that,” Seiler said. The pool feasibility study should be completed next month, and will potentially be presented to the city council as early as February. The decision to proceed, and how, will then be in the council’s hands. Seiler encouraged any and all input still be given, as she wants the public’s desires and concerns to be an important factor in any decisions made throughout the process. Wednesday’s presentation will be made available online at gering.org in the near future. Questions and feedback can be directed to Seiler at aseiler@gering.org . Contact Fletcher Halfaker: fletcher.halfaker@starherald.com , 308-632-9048. We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. Let us know what's going on! Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter. Reporter {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.A pair of teams with minimal rest will face off in Nassau, Bahamas, on Sunday when No. 22 St. John takes on Georgia. St. John's (5-1), which will play its third game in four days, began the stretch in the Bahamas Championship on Thursday, dropping a heartbreaker to No. 13 Baylor. The Red Storm led by 18 in the first half before Baylor forced overtime. From there, St. John's rallied from five down with 1:47 left to send the game to a second overtime, where it saw Baylor knock down a pair of 3-pointers in the final seven seconds -- including Jeremy Roach's buzzer-beater -- to knock off the Red Storm 99-98. In the third-place game on Friday, St. John's breezed past Virginia 80-55. RJ Luis Jr. led the way with 18 points and four steals, followed by Kadary Richmond's 12 points, as the Red Storm took a one-point lead with 15:21 left in the first half and didn't trail again. "I'm really impressed with our guys, coming off a double-overtime, extremely emotional loss," St. John's head coach Rick Pitino said. "To respond that way was extremely impressive, both offensively and defensively." Pitino, in his second year with the Red Storm, was moved by something off the court on Friday, involving captain Zuby Ejiofor, who chipped in eight points, nine boards, two steals and two blocks. Ejiofor was serenaded by St. John's fans during the win, following his two missed free throws at the end of double overtime against Baylor. "When you've only been in a job for a year, you search for things you love about a place," Pitino said. "Tonight I found out what I love about St. John's. Our fans chanted Zuby's name the whole game, which doesn't happen anywhere else in America. I was really impressed with our fans and I thank them for making Zuby feel good, because he gives you all the energy." Luis leads the Red Storm with 17.3 points per game, followed by Ejiofor (10.7), Aaron Scott (10.5), Deivon Smith (10.3) and Richmond (10.2). Georgia enters Sunday's matchup looking to rebound from its first loss after falling to No. 15 Marquette 80-69 on Saturday. Georgia (5-1) battled back from a 15-point, second-half deficit, but was held to just three points over the final 4:57 in Saturday's loss. Blue Cain led the Bulldogs with a season-high 17 points, including five 3-pointers. "It's a process. It's a journey with this team," Bulldogs head coach Mike White said. "It's about continuing to make strides, continuing to protect our culture. ... At the end of the day, wins and losses are going to take care of themselves. We just have to embrace the process and enjoy it." Five-star freshman recruit Asa Newell was held to a season-low nine points but leads the team with 15.5 points per game. Silas Demary Jr. is second with 13.8. --Field Level Media

AP Sports SummaryBrief at 6:47 p.m. EST(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Authors: Rebecca Walker Reczek , The Ohio State University ; Cory Haltman , The Ohio State University , and Grant Donnelly , The Ohio State University If finding the right present and making sure the recipient gets it on time leaves you feeling anxious, you’re not alone. More than half of Americans say that gift-giving stresses them out . Concerns about on-time delivery are so common that people share holiday deadlines for each shipping service . And in the event that you can’t meet these deadlines, there are now handy etiquette guides offering advice for how to inform the recipient. If you’ve sent late gifts thanks to shipping delays , depleted stocks or even good old-fashioned procrastination , our new research may offer some welcome news. In a series of studies that will soon be published in the Journal of Consumer Psychology, we found that people overestimate the negative consequences of sending a late gift. Why do people tend to overestimate these consequences? Our findings indicate that when people give presents, they pay more attention to norms about gifting than the recipients do. For example, other researchers have found that people tend to be reluctant to give used products as presents because there’s a norm that gifts should be new. In reality, though, many people are often open to receiving used stuff. We found that this mismatch also applies to beliefs about the importance of timing. Many people worry that a late gift will signal that they don’t care about the recipient. They then fear their relationship will suffer. In reality, though, these fears are largely unfounded. Gift recipients are much less worried about when the gift arrives. Unfortunately, aside from causing unnecessary worry, being overly sensitive about giving a late present can also influence the gift you choose to buy. A U.S. Postal Service worker places packages on a parcel sorting machine on Dec. 12, 2022. Alejandra Villa Loarca/Newsday RM via Getty Images Alejandra Villa Loarca/Newsday RM via Getty Images To test how lateness concerns affect gift choice, we conducted an online study before Mother’s Day in 2021. We had 201 adults participate in a raffle. They could choose to send their mother either a cheaper gift basket that would arrive in time for the occasion or a more expensive one that would arrive late. Concerns about lateness led nearly 70% of the participants to choose the less expensive and more prompt option. In another study, we conducted the same kind of raffle for Father’s Day and got similar results. Aside from finding that people will choose inferior items to ensure speedier delivery, we also found that givers may feel that they can compensate for lateness with effort. In another online study of 805 adults, we discovered that participants were less likely to expect a late delivery to damage a relationship if they signaled their care for the recipient in a different way. For example, they believed that putting an item together by hand, versus purchasing it preassembled, could compensate for a present being belated. If sending something late isn’t as bad as expected, you may wonder whether it’s OK to simply not send anything at all. We’d caution against going that route. In another online study of 903 participants, we found that recipients believed that not receiving anything at all was more likely to harm a relationship than receiving something as much as two months late. That is, late is better than never as far as those receiving gifts are concerned. You may want to keep that in mind, even if that new gaming console , action figure or virtual reality headset is sold out this holiday season. It could still be a welcome surprise if it arrives in January or February. This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here: https://theconversation.com/why-sending-a-belated-gift-is-not-as-bad-as-you-probably-think-and-late-is-better-than-never-244012 . More from PennLive Opinion There may be national security interests connected to the drones flying over N.J. | Letter Teens need to limit their time on social media and get out into the real world | Opinion Help save Pennsylvania’s neon history from Lincoln Highway | Opinion Arctic is changing dramatically, and 2024 report card shows worrying trends | Opinion