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The last time the two friends saw each other face-to-face was about two years ago, Lê said, but she last messaged Gauthier on social media in the days before Monday's explosion. And on Jan. 1, her birthday, she would have expected a call from him, just like every year. “I’m shocked, surprised, and feeling a little bit of regret," she said. "You regret not having seen him more. I spent yesterday crying. You can’t believe your friend disappears from one day to the next." Earlier this week, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission confirmed that Gauthier died of his injuries in Broward County. The FWC said its preliminary investigation in Fort Lauderdale showed a 37-foot vessel exploded after its engines were started, injuring all seven passengers on board. Video posted on social media Monday showed the vessel engulfed in flames, with a thick column of black smoke billowing into the sky. However, Florida authorities have not provided The Canadian Press with more information about the investigation. Searching for an explanation has also left Lê angry. As she mourns the loss of her longtime friend, she said she’s still waiting for answers about what led to his unexpected death. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 28, 2024. Joe Bongiorno, The Canadian PressPlanned Parenthood is preparing to fight the Department of Government Efficiency. Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy want to use DOGE to cut federal spending. They named Planned Parenthood as something that could be targeted for cuts. Planned Parenthood is preparing to face off with Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency after it identified the reproductive health provider as fat to be trimmed. Musk and his co-lead, former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, have been laying out their plans for their federal budget-trimming effort in recent weeks. Musk and Ramaswamy said in an op-ed this week that they are eying everything from "$1.5 billion for grants to international organizations to nearly $300 million to progressive groups like Planned Parenthood." In response, Alexis McGill Johnson, the president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, referred to Musk, Ramaswamy, and others President-election Donald Trump has nominated for leadership positions after his election as "unqualified fanboys and agents of chaos." "Musk and Ramaswamy are making clear how they intend to use their power: denying people care and wreaking havoc on our public health system, of which Planned Parenthood is an integral part — all in the name of supposed 'government efficiency,'" McGill Johnson said. "We've been here before — we are not new to shutdown and 'defund' fights. We fended off a number of these attacks during Trump's first term — and Planned Parenthood health centers are still there serving millions of patients across the nation." In a press release, the organization said its health centers saw a surge in appointments following Trump's reelection, including a 1,200% increase in vasectomy appointments and a 760% in IUD appointments. Wisp, an online provider of reproductive health products and prescriptions, said it has also seen increased demand after the election, including a 1,000% increase in emergency contraception sales . Planned Parenthood said in the press release that more than half of the patients who go to its health centers rely on Medicaid and other government programs for the uninsured. "Like any other healthcare provider or hospital, Planned Parenthood affiliates are reimbursed for services provided to patients at health centers. What Musk and Ramaswamy call 'federal overspending' provides critical and necessary sexual and reproductive healthcare to thousands of people every day — care that will disappear if they get their way," McGill Johnson said. While Musk and Ramaswamy have been busy making plans to cut federal spending, the new department doesn't exist yet and has been given no official power. Douglas Holtz-Eakin, the former director of the Congressional Budget Office, told Business Insider that, as of now, DOGE has no authority granted to it by Congress or the president. "It's somebody's idea of a fantasy, but it's not a real thing so far. It has a name, two supposed heads, it has no staff and most importantly, it has no authorities," Holtz-Eakin told BI. "So it's essentially an extremely highly publicized think tank that's going to collect some ideas for the Office of Management and Budget."

Ruben Amorim faced the press for the first time as Manchester United manager on Friday as he looked to make a good first impression ahead of the weekend’s trip to Ipswich. There was one quote from the press conference that stood out. “Call me naive, but I truly believe that I’m the right guy in the right moment,” he said about the United job. “I could be wrong, but the earth will still turn, the sun will rise again, it doesn’t matter. I truly believe that I’m the right guy for this job. “ It’s the self-confidence needed to be United manager, and to be successful at the club. The comments have shades of someone else not short on self belief in Jose Mourinho . READ MORE: Ruud van Nistelrooy next job path could open as potential Man United reunion date set READ MORE: Travel snow warning issued to Man United supporters as Storm Bert hits UK Back in 2004, in his first press conference as Chelsea manager, the Portuguese coach famously said: "Please don't call me arrogant, but I'm European champion and I think I'm a special one.” After saying that, he went on to win three Premier League titles, one FA Cup and three League cups with the Blues over two spells. During his time at Manchester United, the club lifted the Europa League and the League Cup. Owing to their nationality, there has already been comparisons between Amorim and Mourinho. The self belief on show at the new United boss’ first press conference will only heighten that. Amorim has however brushed off the comparisons. “I’m different from Mourinho, I’m a different person but I remember that time,” he said. “You look at Mourinho and you felt he can win everywhere. It’s not the same thing, he was European champion, I’m not European champion! “But I’m a different guy in a different moment, football nowadays is different and I think I am the right person in this moment. “I am a young guy, I understand the players, so I try to use that to help my players like Mourinho did in that era at Chelsea. If you remember the young guys like [Frank] Lampard, these kinds of players, nowadays it’s so much different and I think I am the right guy in this moment.” He did however reveal the message he received from Mourinho after taking the United job. “He sent me a message, it’s a big club with lovely people, and he’s correct, it still is,” he said. “We’re building a new club. I’m a different guy. “I hope to teach something different to my players. It’s the best club in England. We want to win, that’s all.” Despite him backing away from the comparisons with Mourinho, it’s easy to see why they have, and will continue to be made. United will be hoping that Amorim is just as successful with them as Mourinho was when he came to the Premier League, if he is, then he will prove his claim that he is the ‘right’ one for the job. Sign up to our United newsletter so you never miss an update from Old Trafford this season.Why Man United are not as bad as they seem: Stats show Ruben Amorim deserves some praise — and patience | Sporting News

MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — Marcus Adams Jr.'s 25 points helped CSU Northridge defeat Utah Tech 89-79 on Sunday night at the Stew Morrill Classic. Adams added five rebounds for the Matadors (4-1). Keonte Jones added 23 points while shooting 8 of 15 from the field and 5 for 10 from the line while they also had nine rebounds and three blocks. Scotty Washington had 19 points and went 7 of 14 from the field (3 for 6 from 3-point range).

The Duggar family grows each year, with new in-laws and children joining the supersized brood all the time. While a few Duggars have announced that they are expecting a new baby as 2024 comes to a close, family followers are convinced there is at least one more pregnancy that has not yet been confirmed. Hints on social media suggest Jill Dillard could be expecting another baby, though she’s yet to announce plans to grow her family further. Duggar family followers wonder if Jill Dillard’s photo shoot was for a pregnancy announcement While Jill Dillard has not announced a new pregnancy, Duggar family followers think the rebellious Duggar daughter has been dropping some clues that she is expecting again. The first hint that a pregnancy announcement could be on the way came in late October. Days before Halloween, Jill took to Instagram to share a series of family photos. The photoshoot had an earthy vibe, with Jill, Derick, and the three sons they share walking together in a field. 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