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In a message to the American people, the King expressed “great sadness” at the news of Mr Carter’s death, describing him as “a committed public servant” who “devoted his life to promoting peace and human rights”. He added: “His dedication and humility served as an inspiration to many, and I remember with great fondness his visit to the United Kingdom in 1977. “My thoughts and prayers are with President Carter’s family and the American people at this time.” Mr Carter, a former peanut farmer, served one term in the White House between 1977 and 1981 and spent his post-presidency years as a global humanitarian, winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. Sir Keir Starmer said Mr Carter had “lived his values in the service of others to the very end” through “decades of selfless public service”. Praising a “lifelong dedication to peace” that saw him win the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002, Sir Keir added: “Motivated by his strong faith and values, President Carter redefined the post-presidency with a remarkable commitment to social justice and human rights at home and abroad.” Tributes to Mr Carter followed the announcement of his death by his family on Sunday, more than a year after he decided to enter hospice care. His son, Chip Carter, said: “My father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights, and unselfish love.” Very sorry to hear of President Carter’s passing. I pay tribute to his decades of selfless public service. My thoughts are with his family and friends at this time. pic.twitter.com/IaKmZcteb1 — Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) December 29, 2024 US President Joe Biden, one of the first elected politicians to endorse Mr Carter’s bid for the presidency in 1976, said the world had “lost an extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian”. He said: “Over six decades, we had the honour of calling Jimmy Carter a dear friend. But, what’s extraordinary about Jimmy Carter, though, is that millions of people throughout America and the world who never met him thought of him as a dear friend as well. “With his compassion and moral clarity, he worked to eradicate disease, forge peace, advance civil rights and human rights, promote free and fair elections, house the homeless, and always advocate for the least among us.” Speaking to reporters from his family vacation in the US Virgin Islands, Mr Biden said his predecessor represented “the most fundamental human values we can never let slip away” and the world had lost a “remarkable leader”. Asked if there were any lessons President-elect Donald Trump could learn from Mr Carter, he answered: “Decency, decency, decency”. Over six decades, Jill and I had the honor of calling Jimmy Carter a dear friend. But, what’s extraordinary about Jimmy Carter, though, is that millions of people throughout America and the world who never met him thought of him as a dear friend as well. pic.twitter.com/irknhZ6CJY — President Biden (@POTUS) December 29, 2024 Vice President Kamala Harris said Mr Carter “reminded our nation and the world that there is strength in decency and compassion”. “His life and legacy continue to inspire me — and will inspire generations to come,” she said. “Our world is a better place because of President Carter.” Other UK politicians also paid tribute to Mr Carter. Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey said he was “an inspiration” who “led a truly remarkable life dedicated to public service with a genuine care for people”. Scottish First Minister John Swinney described the former president as “a good, decent, honest man who strove for peace in all that he did”, while Welsh First Minister said he was “a remarkable man” and “a humanitarian and scholar”. Former prime minister Sir Tony Blair said Mr Carter’s “life was a testament to public service”. He added: “I always had the greatest respect for him, his spirit and his dedication. He fundamentally cared and consistently toiled to help those in need.” Gordon Brown, another former prime minister, said it was a “privilege” to have known Mr Carter, who “will be mourned, not just in America, but in every continent where human rights are valued”. Mr Carter is expected to receive a state funeral featuring public observances in Atlanta, Georgia, and Washington DC before being buried in his hometown of Plains, Georgia. A moderate democrat born in Plains in October 1924, Mr Carter’s political career took him from the Georgia state senate to the state governorship and, finally, the White House, where he took office as 39th president in the wake of the Watergate scandal and the Vietnam War. His presidency saw economic disruption amid volatile oil prices, along with social tensions at home and challenges abroad including the Iranian revolution that sparked a 444-day hostage crisis at the US embassy in Tehran. But he also brokered the Camp David Accords between Egypt and Israel, which led to a peace treaty between the two countries in 1979. After his defeat in the 1980 presidential election, he worked more than four decades leading The Carter Centre, which he and his late wife Rosalynn co-founded in 1982 to “wage peace, fight disease, and build hope”. Under his leadership, the Carter Center virtually eliminated Guinea Worm disease, which has gone from affecting 3.5 million people in Africa and Asia in 1986 to just 14 in 2023. Mrs Carter, who died last year aged 96, had played a more active role in her husband’s presidency than previous first ladies, with Mr Carter saying she had been “my equal partner in everything I ever accomplished”. Earlier this year, on his 100th birthday, Mr Carter received a private congratulatory message from the King, expressing admiration for his life of public serviceSouth Korean authorities seek warrant to detain impeached president
December 30 - The Sacramento Kings look to halt a season-worst six-game losing streak when they host the short-handed Dallas Mavericks on Monday night. The first five losses of the skid were under Mike Brown, who was fired on Friday in an unconventional manner. Assistant Doug Christie was named interim coach and oversaw a 132-122 road loss against the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday. Sacramento had high hopes entering the season but sits six games below .500 with the campaign about 40 percent complete. The killer setback for Brown came Thursday against the visiting Detroit Pistons. The Kings led by 10 with less than three minutes to go but eventually lost 114-113. Detroit's Jaden Ivey converted a game-winning four-point play stemming from a foul on De'Aaron Fox with three seconds left in the game. Brown sharply criticized Fox following the game. Brown then conducted practice and handled media responsibilities on Friday. A short time later, he was fired before the team boarded its flight to Los Angeles. Now the club is trying to regroup, with star Domantas Sabonis saying it is time for a turnaround. "We obviously know we haven't been performing at our best," Sabonis said. "And we have to do a better job. Me, as one of the leaders of the team, I got to make sure that that happens. We got to win all the games that we can." Sabonis had 14 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists in the loss to the Lakers. Fox recorded 29 points, 12 assists and four steals. DeMar DeRozan added 25 points and Malik Monk scored 20. With the Kings mired in 12th place in the Western Conference, Fox is feeling a sense of urgency. "Obviously, the conference continues to get better," Fox said. "But us, you know, we kind of got a little stagnant, and that is what it is. We have to find a way to get better." Dallas will be playing its third game since losing star Luka Doncic to a strained left calf on Christmas Day. The Mavericks are 7-3 without Doncic this season, a mark that includes a 126-122 loss to the host Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday. Dallas never led in the contest, and four Portland players reached the 20-point mark. The Trail Blazers led by as many as 21 points in the third quarter. Kyrie Irving carried the Mavericks with a season-best 46 points, including 20 in the final quarter. "Kai, our leader, he got us back in that game," Dallas coach Jason Kidd said. "It's just unfortunate we couldn't make the right plays on both ends when we got it down. "That's just who he is. Kai's a leader and wants to help the team win. Being able to score 46 wasn't easy." The loss was just the fifth in the past 20 games for the Mavericks. But it felt painful to Irving, who wasn't pleased about the club digging such a huge hole against one of the worst teams in the Western Conference. "We definitely could have done a better job keeping the game a lot closer," Irving said. "Getting down like that, I don't want to say it's characteristic for us, but we're used to it to a certain degree to get out of holes like that and give ourselves a chance. Most teams would give up, especially on a back-to-back. But our identity is we don't want to give up." Dallas will be without Naji Marshall, who will miss his second contest as part of a four-game suspension for his part in an altercation with Jusuf Nurkic of the Phoenix Suns on Friday. P.J. Washington, suspended one game for his role in the scuffle, will return on Monday. Mavericks big man Dereck Lively II (hip) is listed as questionable. He has missed the past two games. --Field Level Media Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. , opens new tabWhen the Minnesota Vikings take the field against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, they will do so without starting tight end Josh Oliver . It’s great that T.J. Hockenson is back, but Sam Darnold was probably wondering who his running mate may be. There is now an answer. Nick Muse back for the Minnesota Vikings With Oliver out, the only other tight end on the Minnesota Vikings depth chart was Johnny Mundt . That changes as Nick Muse returns to the active roster. He had been on injured reserve and was working his way back through the 21-day practice window. The team made his activation official on Saturday. The #Vikings have announced the following roster moves – Activated TE Nick Muse from IR. Muse will enter tomorrow's game without an injury designation. – Elevated TE Jake McQuaide to the active roster for tomorrow's game – Downgraded OLB Gabe Murphy to out – Waived CB Akayleb... pic.twitter.com/qD6NvCey3o A roster spot was needed for Muse, and Minnesota handled that by waiving former starting cornerback Akayleb Evans . Muse has played in two games this season , but logged just 3% of the offensive snaps. He factors in much more heavily on special teams, but could see offensive work with Oliver out of the lineup. Muse has just a single reception to his credit through three seasons. #Vikings RB Aaron Jones on not scoring a TD in a little over a month: “I talk to my son about it, I talk to my mom, I talk about it every day... I miss it, I miss the end zone. I will be back soon.” : @Vikings YouTube pic.twitter.com/nPr0DaEWWY The Vikings will have a chance to get their running game going on Sunday. Chicago’s defense is stingy in the secondary , but they can be beat on the ground. Aaron Jones turned in just 39 yards last weekend against the Tennessee Titans, and he looked hurt while doing so. The veteran back says he’s in a better place this week , and Minnesota’s offense will benefit should that be true. Oliver is a key blocker on the line, so how Muse or the other tight ends fill that void remains to be seen. Kevin O’Connell could feature T.J. Hockenson after the tight end caught just two passes for 13 yards last weekend. It seems unlikely that either Mundt or Muse will eat into his target share like Oliver did. This article first appeared on Minnesota Sports Fan and was syndicated with permission.
No. 2 Ohio State takes control in the 2nd half and runs over No. 5 Indiana 38-15 COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Will Howard passed for two touchdowns and rushed for another, TreVeyon Henderson ran for a score and No. 2 Ohio State beat previously undefeated No. 5 Indiana 38-15. All Ohio State has to do now is beat Michigan at home next Saturday and it will earn a return to the Big Ten championship game for the first time since 2020 and get a rematch with No. 1 Oregon. The Ducks beat Ohio State 32-31 in a wild one back on Oct. 12. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Get any of our free email newsletters — news headlines, obituaries, sports, and more.The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has fined Facebook owner Meta €251m after concluding an investigation into a 2018 data breach that exposed millions of user accounts. The incident had seen hackers gain access to user information by exploiting bugs in the platform’s code that allowed them access what are known as user tokens. The data breach impacted approximately 29 million Facebook accounts globally, of which approximately three million were based in the EU/EEA. Data involved included users’ full name; email address; phone number; location; place of work; date of birth; religion; gender and children’s personal data. The breach had been reported by Meta, which is headed by founder Mark Zuckerberg, in September 2018. The decisions, which were made by the Commissioners for Data Protection, Dr Des Hogan and Dale Sunderland, included a number of reprimands and an order to pay administrative fines totalling €251m. The DPC submitted a draft decision to European peer agencies under the GDPR cooperation mechanism in September 2024, where no objections were raised. The decisions comes not long after the DPC fined Meta €91m, in September this year, for storing passwords in plain text. That case dates back to 2019, when Meta notified the Irish regulator that it had “inadvertently” stored certain passwords of social media users in plain text on its internal systems without cryptographic protection or encryption The latest fine takes the total levied by the DPC against all companies to around €3.5bn, mostly in the last four years and overwhelmingly levied against big tech firms, which have large operations in Ireland and therefore fall under Irish jurisdiction under the EU’s so called ‘one-stop-shop’ rule. Just a fraction of those fines have been collected however, with significant fines subject to appeal. Commenting on the Meta fine issued this week DPC Deputy Commissioner Graham Doyle said it highlighted how failure to build in data protection requirements throughout the design and development cycle exposed individuals to very serious risks and harms. Facebook data can be highly sensitive, he said. “Facebook profiles can, and often do, contain information about matters such as religious or political beliefs, sexual life or orientation, and similar matters that a user may wish to disclose only in particular circumstances. By allowing unauthorised exposure of profile information, the vulnerabilities behind this breach caused a grave risk of misuse of these types of data.”
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BEIJING (Reuters) – Huawei cut the prices of a variety of high-end devices, including mobile phones, by up to 3,000 yuan ($411) over the weekend on one of China’s leading e-commerce platforms, it said in a post on its official Weibo social media account on Sunday. In a JD.com “Super Brand Day” promotion running from Saturday evening through to midnight on Sunday, Huawei offered discounts on its smartphones, headphones, watches and tablets, the post showed. ($1 = 7.2980 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Joe Cash; Editing by Kim Coghill) Disclaimer: This report is auto generated from the Reuters news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content. var ytflag = 0;var myListener = function() {document.removeEventListener('mousemove', myListener, false);lazyloadmyframes();};document.addEventListener('mousemove', myListener, false);window.addEventListener('scroll', function() {if (ytflag == 0) {lazyloadmyframes();ytflag = 1;}});function lazyloadmyframes() {var ytv = document.getElementsByClassName("klazyiframe");for (var i = 0; i < ytv.length; i++) {ytv[i].src = ytv[i].getAttribute('data-src');}} Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() );Government to block incinerators that do not contribute to green plans