Some people might go on holidays to relax, tick off tourist sights or see the local wildlife. I like to do all of those things, I'll admit. But I also love to shop . From France, Italy and Greece to Japan , America and Canada, I love to fill my bags with curios, clothes and cosmetics and everything else. READ MORE: Camping essentials that won't break the budget for under $60 I started at a young age, despite family holidays being pretty frugal back then. While other kids likely wanted fridge magnets, I lusted after a polka dotted red flamenco dress in Spain. I tried it on but my parents wouldn't let me have it (unsurprisingly). I then recall moving on to easier targets, like the Spanish equivalent of the dollar shop. I lugged home vases and fragranced candles from Barcelona which I proudly displayed in my bedroom. Later, also in Spain, I discovered Zara, which back then was the height of fashion and wasn't yet available in England. Then, the first couple of times I went to New York City as a teenager, was jaw-dropping. Suddenly I could get all the things I'd read about in magazines and seen on TV shows like Sex and the City . READ MORE: World hidden under the busiest streets in Seoul Hard Candy nail polish, Carmex lip balm, Oreos and DKNY T-shirts filled my case. I'd also come home laden with CD's - remember those - which were much cheaper there. And as I started earning my own money, things escalated. Going on a ranch holiday in Arizona was an excuse to head to the local western shop, Boot Barn and holler, "GET ME EVERYTHING". READ MORE: NYC: Everything to know before visiting Now, the definition of a souvenir is "a thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event." And we've been collecting them for thousands of years apparently, as ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans used to cart rare artefacts home. Of course, social media has recently sent travel shopping stratospheric. What are being dubbed 'goods getaways' are 'trending', travel firm Expedia says. Because a lot of the time, it's all about showing off, isn't it? And where better to do that than online. "Here is this decadent chocolate from Dubai!' "My butter is better than yours because I got it in Paris! "See these cheeks, they look as shiny as glass due to this face cream from South Korea!" Indeed without TikTok I would have had no idea about the best things to snap up in Tokyo. Turns out it was strangely flavoured Kit Kats, hair and face stuff and heated eye masks, all from discount store Don Quijote. Garish, packed, cheap and found all across Japan, it's possibly the best shop I've ever been to. But I don't just follow the trends. Perhaps the most unusual thing I have bought on holiday was the $40 (empty) Fortnum and Mason hamper I found in a charity shop in London. It took some effort to cram that in the overhead locker. And the best goodies would be the second hand clothes I've unearthed everywhere from Phoenix to Kyoto. However, with the cost of living and exchange rates the way they are, recently I have recently scaled back my holiday shopping. Plus, you can now get most things online which has really killed the novelty of coming home with stuff nobody else has. I've also started to realise memories are much more valuable than things. Or maybe I'm just sick of trying to squeeze it all in my luggage.None
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Channel 4 News was named News Provider of the Year at the British Journalism Awards 2024 for its eyewitness journalism from Gaza, coverage of the Post Office scandal and undercover reporting during the UK general election The British Journalism Awards judges said Channel 4 News had “led the way providing public interest journalism which raises the reputation of our whole industry”. Meanwhile, a Sunday Times staffer was Journalist of the Year winner for the second year in a row: Caroline Wheeler received the title for her work on the infected blood scandal, following in the footsteps of colleague Gabriel Pogrund in 2023. Judges said Wheeler was recognised for her work both over the previous year and over the course of a 23-year crusade in which she was instrumental in bringing about the public inquiry that began in 2017. Wheeler also won the Politics Journalism category for, the judges said, being “outstanding work which is the definition of public interest journalism”. The Sun won two of the most prestigious categories – Investigation of the Year and Scoop of the Year – for its work investigating the BBC and its most high-profile newsreader Huw Edwards. The awards were presented at a gala dinner hosted by BBC and Channel 5 presenter Jeremy Vine at the London Hilton Bankside on Thursday night. Other highlights included the posthumous recognition in the Public Service category for David Knowles, who spearheaded The Telegraph’s flagship Ukraine: The Latest podcast before his sudden death aged 32 in September. And two journalists reporting from inside Gaza for Channel 4 News and BBC Eye Investigations – Yousef Hammash and Feras Al Ajrami – jointly received the Marie Colvin Award given to outstanding up-and-coming journalists of the calibre of the Sunday Times correspondent who was killed in Syria in 2012. The 13th annual British Journalism Awards continued to celebrate journalism that showed skill and rigour, was revelatory and served the public interest. The 26 winners were whittled down from more than 750 entries and 170 finalists by an independent panel of 80 judges. The BBC was a big winner of the night across four categories through its different strands. Laura Kuenssberg was named Interviewer of the Year for interviews with Baroness Mone and Chancellor Rachel Reeves on her Sunday morning programme, a team from Radio 4 won the Crime & Legal Affairs Journalism category for their work tracking down a wanted people smuggler, and a Panorama team won Social Affairs, Diversity & Inclusion Journalism for revealing allegations of exploitation and abuse at fashion brand Abercrombie and Fitch. The BBC was also highly commended in four categories. Also recognised in four categories were The Times and Sunday Times: as well as Wheeler’s two prizes, Rosamund Urwin and Charlotte Wace won in Arts & Entertainment Journalism for their investigation into allegations against Russell Brand and Oliver Marsden won New Journalist of the Year for work from Israel and Lebanon for The Sunday Times and Al Jazeera. The publisher was further highly commended in three categories. The Economist was close behind with three wins: Duncan Robinson won the Comment Journalism category, while from its 1843 magazine Thomas Dworzak won Photojournalism and Amanda Chicago Lewis won Technology Journalism. The Sun was rewarded in two categories (Scoop and Investigation of the Year) for its work revealing allegations and then charges against Huw Edwards. The judges said: “Unmasking such a powerful figure and exposing not only how they abused their position but but how the BBC had failed to act was a huge act of public interest. This story required not just old-fashioned investigative techniques but sensitivity and judgement in how to handle and present the investigation.” Also winning two categories each were The Bureau of Investigative Journalism and The Guardian (which did not have any representation on the awards night due to the ongoing strike against the sale of The Observer to Tortoise). Nominated Guardian journalists shared a statement read out on the night which said: “We are so disappointed that we can’t be here with you tonight, but want to thank Press Gazette and the judges for shortlisting us and also pay tribute to our fellow nominees for their impressive work. From the picket lines, have a great night.” In his opening comments, Press Gazette editor-in-chief and chairman of the judges Dominic Ponsford said: “Artificial intelligence can do a lot, but it can’t go undercover in a prison, care home or school. It can’t be the eyes of the world, risking everything to report from war zones. And it can’t make the call to face down legal threats, despite the high costs, and decide to publish and be damned as so many of you have done over the last year. “Amid a sea of online content which can be filled with ‘made for advertising’ sewage, the work on display tonight reminds us all that real journalism is special, it does matter and it can make a difference. It is worth fighting for and protecting from the parasitical US tech giants who have been allowed to dominate and monopolise so much of our media and culture.” The awards were supported by headline sponsor Starling Bank along with Amazon and RenewableUK. The event supported charity partner the Journalists’ Charity, which is devoted to assisting members of the profession who fall on hard times. If you can, please help a colleague by making a donation via this link . WINNER: Josephine Moulds — The Bureau of Investigative Journalism The judges said: “Well written, detailed and revelatory. Three massive stories which had an impact and got results.” Highly commended: Guy Grandjean, Patrick Fee, Gwyneth Jones and Chris Thornton — BBC Spotlight Northern Ireland Highly commended: Sam McBride — Belfast Telegraph The judges said the highly commended finalists “both exposed really shocking levels of pollution in Britain’s largest freshwater lake and got results”. WINNER: Rebecca Thomas — The Independent The judges said the winner’s work provided “three significant examples of dogged journalism which had a huge impact”. WINNER: Gill Plimmer and Robert Smith — Financial Times The judges said the FT “played to two of its journalists’ strengths here – notably its coverage of infrastructure and the debt markets – to bring the crisis at Thames Water to front pages across the country”. Highly commended: Anna Isaac and Alex Lawson — The Guardian The judges said: “This was an impressive, good old-fashioned off-diary scoop of the best variety, clearly written against a wall of intransigence.” WINNER: Sue Mitchell, Rob Lawrie, Joel Moors, Winifred Robinson, Dan Clarke, Philip Sellars, Tom Brignell and Mom Tudie — BBC Radio 4 The judges said: “Gripping, brave, brilliant tradecraft and a huge public interest operation achieving what the police couldn’t.” WINNER: Duncan Robinson — The Economist The judges said Robinson was “absolutely on the money on freebies long before the rest of the media, particularly Keir Starmer’s declarations. He exemplifies the fine art of balanced commentary.” WINNER: Simon Lock, Rob Davies and Jacob Steinberg — The Bureau of Investigative Journalism / The Guardian The judges said: “This was superb work which tenaciously pursued a story others seemed happy to forget, exposing the less salubrious machinations behind the lucrative world of football.” WINNER: Tom Pettifor, Matthew Young and Daniel Dove — Daily Mirror The judges said: “This was a compelling video report which revealed persuasive new evidence on one of the UK’s most high-profile unsolved murders, 25 years on.” Highly commended: Mohamed Ibrahim, Owen Pinnell, Mouna Ba, Wael El-Saadi and Feras Al Ajrami — BBC Eye Investigations The judges said: “A deeply compelling watch that captured brilliantly the plight of people in Gaza.” Highly commended: Reem Makhoul, Robert Leslie, Clancy Morgan, Amelia Kosciulek, Matilda Hay, Liz Kraker, Dorian Barranco, Barbara Corbellini Duarte, Erica Berenstein and Yasser Abu Wazna — Business Insider The judges said: “A highly polished and beautifully visualised piece of research about the effects of the war in Gaza.” WINNER: Emily Townsend — Health Service Journal The judges said: “A great range of stories tackling tough subjects, all well researched and genuinely impactful.” WINNER: Thomas Dworzak — 1843 magazine, The Economist The judges said: “A sensitive and deeply moving set of photos which reveal an untold story and provide a visual record of the human toll of geopolitical conflict.” WINNER: Harry Lewis-Irlam, Stephen Matthews, Darren Boyle and Rhodri Morgan — Mail Online: Deep Dive The judges said: “A clever way of conveying complex information without overwhelming the audience. A genuinely innovative new story format.” Highly commended: Alison Killing, Chris Miller, Peter Andringa, Chris Campbell, Sam Learner and Sam Joiner — Financial Times The judges said this entry displayed an “innovative use of AI on an extremely important public interest story”. Highly commended: David Dubas-Fisher, Cullen Willis, Paul Gallagher and Richard Ault — Reach Data Unit The judges said this was “data journalism that makes excellent use of public data to provide useful information in an accessible format”. WINNER: Amanda Chicago Lewis — 1843 magazine, The Economist The judges said: “This was a gripping story which shed new light on one of the biggest problems in the world of technology and how companies respond when they are under ransomware attack.” WINNER: Sirin Kale — The Guardian The judges said: “Sirin’s work is a masterclass in how to blend beautiful writing with meticulous research to ensure she delivers an absolute must-read piece of journalism.” Highly commended: Fiona Hamilton — The Times The judges said: “A journalistic class act who showcases how to bring unique angles to tragedies which had received global scrutiny.” Highly commended: Inderdeep Bains — Daily Mail The judges said: “Inderdeep’s determination to give a voice to a vulnerable young person who literally could not speak for herself resulted in real-world discussion around policy change. A heartbreaking story told with compassion and vigour.” WINNER: Feras Al Ajrami — BBC Eye Investigations WINNER: Yousef Hammash — Channel 4 News The judges said: “Whilst the world’s media has been banned from entering Gaza, these reporters were among those who have ensured that victims of the conflict still have a voice. It is a conflict zone which has become the most deadly in history for the media, with 137 journalists and media workers killed in just over a year. “They’ve both captured the voice from the ground, shown tremendous courage in appalling circumstances and produced vivid, memorable stories. Whilst one chronicled the work of emergency crews working in Gaza during the first weeks of the conflict, the other winner covered the bombardment of Gaza even as his home was destroyed and he had to flee south with his family.” WINNER: Oliver Marsden — The Sunday Times/Al Jazeera The judges said: “This journalist has demonstrated huge courage reporting from dangerous areas. Vivid and compelling reporting.” WINNER: Sam McBride — Belfast Telegraph The judges said: “Sam is a proper journalistic pain in the arse for those in power. Strong, compelling stories, meticulously researched and told with flair and authority.” Highly commended: Abi Whistance, Joshi Herrmann, Kate Knowles, Mollie Simpson and Jothi Gupta — Mill Media The judges said this was “brilliant forensic reporting drawing threads together from three cities to create a powerful expose of exploitation and corruption”. Highly commended: Richard Newman, Jennifer O’Leary, Gwyneth Jones and Chris Thornton — BBC Spotlight The judges said: “Absolutely compelling documentary making which exposed the police incompetence that allowed a killer to be at his dying victim’s bedside.” WINNER: Rianna Croxford, Ruth Evans, Cate Brown, Ed McGown, Tom Stone, Ed Campbell and Karen Wightman — BBC Panorama The judges said: “This three-year investigation made global headlines after it revealed sexual abuse and exploitation at the top of a major fashion brand. Brave journalism which gave male victims a voice in the #metoo movement and has had a huge impact.” Highly commended: Abi Kay — Farmers Weekly The judges said this was “journalism which exposed uncomfortable truths at the heart of the community this publication serves”. Highly commended: Joshua Nelken-Zitser, Ida Reihani and Kit Gillet — Business Insider The judges said this was a “wide-ranging investigation into a largely untold story in one of the most secretive parts of the world”. WINNER: Laura Kuenssberg — Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, BBC News The judges said: “Laura is forensic, politely determined and never lets her subject off the hook.” Highly commended: Christina Lamb — The Sunday Times The judges said: “An excellent spread of work. Intelligence and brilliant on detail.” Highly commended: Nick Ferrari — LBC Ferrari was praised for: “Consistently making headlines thanks to his quick thinking and superb journalism instincts.” The judges also congratulated him for marking 20 years presenting LBC’s breakfast show, the longest stint of any UK commercial radio breakfast presenter. WINNER: Rosamund Urwin and Charlotte Wace — The Times and The Sunday Times The judges said: “This was undoubtedly one of the scoops of the year in the entertainment industry. Journalism which overcame a culture of silence and intimidation.” WINNER: Vanessa Bowles and Jaber Badwan — Channel 4 Dispatches The judges said: “This was the most startling and compelling of many entries from the Israel/Gaza conflict, exposing the true cost of war. It was impossible not to be moved by the children’s stories of life inside Gaza.” Highly commended: Kim Sengupta — The Independent The judges wanted to recognise the “late, great” Kim Sengupta who died in July aged 68. They said: “Typically vivid reporting from Kim Sengupta, one of the finest foreign correspondents of our time. As always he was at the sharp end of the story, bringing to life the impact and the price of war in Ukraine and Israel/Gaza. His skill, his determination and his courage will be missed after his passing this year. He represented the best of British journalism and deserves our recognition.” WINNER: Caroline Wheeler — The Sunday Times The judges said: “This was outstanding work which was the definition of public interest journalism: a story and a campaign that is literally life and death to so many people.” Highly commended: Beth Rigby — Sky News The judges said: “Beth is always brilliant at holding politicians to account in simple and direct style.” WINNER: Computer Weekly editorial team — Computer Weekly: Post Office Scandal The judges said: “Sometimes, campaigning journalism takes time to have an impact. For this title it has taken 15 years and 450 stories. They prove that you don’t have to be big to make a massive impact and have led the way on one of the biggest stories of the century so far, playing a crucial role in finally securing justice for victims.” WINNER: Ex-BBC presenter Huw Edwards charged with making 37 indecent images of children, ‘shared on WhatsApp’ — The Sun The judges said: “This was a series of astonishing scoops incredibly sensitively handled, despite some sneering from the usual suspects. Some stories you have to fight incredibly hard to get over the line, and this is one of them. Another game changer.” WINNER: Channel 4 News The judges said: “From searing eye-witness journalism in Gaza to breaking new ground in coverage of the Post Office scandal, Channel 4 News has led the way providing public interest journalism which raises the reputation of our whole industry.” WINNER: David Knowles — The Telegraph The judges said Knowles, who died suddenly at the age of just 32 in September , “made a global impact in a short life. The daily podcast he launched – Ukraine: The Latest – continues to this day and has now had more than 700 episodes and 100 million listens. “Thousands of those listeners paid tribute to Knowles as someone who inspired them to support the people of Ukraine in their struggle against Russian aggression.” The judges added: “His work is an inspirational example of the capacity for journalism to create communities, provide a voice for those who need it most and reach a huge audience by simply telling human stories in a sensitive and intelligent way.” The Public Service Award was collected on behalf of Knowles by his Telegraph colleague Francis Dearnley. WINNER: Scarlet Howes, Mike Hamilton, Alex West, Victoria Newton and James Slack — The Sun The judges said: “Unmasking such a powerful figure and exposing not only how they abused their position but how the BBC had failed to act was a huge act of public interest. This story required not just old-fashioned investigative techniques but sensitivity and judgement in how to handle and present the investigation.” Highly commended: Rosamund Urwin, Charlotte Wace, Paul Morgan-Bentley, Esella Hawkey, Imogen Wynell Mayow, Alice McShane, Florence Kennard, Ian Bendelow, Victoria Noble, Alistair Jackson, Sarah Wilson and Geraldine McKelvie — The Sunday Times, The Times, Hardcash Productions, Channel Four Dispatches Investigations Unit The judges said: “A hard-hitting dissection of a predator who was aided and abetted by the industry he worked in. Meticulous work which had to reach a high bar in order to make it to publication.” Highly commended: Ruth Evans, Oliver Newlan, Leo Telling, Sasha Hinde, Hayley Clarke and Karen Wightman — BBC Panorama The judges said this was “an investigation that exposed cruelty and profiteering in the field of special needs education, led to a school being closed down and staff arrested”. WINNER: Caroline Wheeler — The Sunday Times Press Gazette editor-in-chief and chairman of the judges Dominic Ponsford said Wheeler was “recognised not just for her work over the last 12 months but over the course of a 23-year crusade. Her work was instrumental in bringing about the infected blood public inquiry in 2017. She led a campaign which last year was backed by 250 MPs and peers seeking a fair settlement for victims of the tragedy. “The campaign and public report helped secure the promise of more than £10bn in compensation, undermining the previous government’s ability to offer tax cuts and perhaps even hastening the general election.” Email pged@pressgazette.co.uk to point out mistakes, provide story tips or send in a letter for publication on our "Letters Page" blogSecrets behind £1.6bn Harry Potter TV series – & why Hollywood is backing JK Rowling after trans row
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts defense started this season struggling. It couldn't stop the run, couldn't keep teams out of the end zone, couldn't get off the field. Now the script has flipped. Defensive coordinator Gus Bradley's group is playing stouter, holding teams — even the high-scoring Detroit Lions — largely in check long enough to give Indy a chance to win, and it's the Colts offense that has struggled. “They are playing their tails off. You don’t want them on the field a bunch and as an offense you want to be able to play complementary football,” running back Jonathan Taylor said after Sunday's 24-6 loss. “I would say specifically on offense, it sucks when you can’t help your defense out when they are fighting their tails off all game.” Indy's defense held up its end of the bargain by limiting the Lions (10-1) to 14 first-half points and allowing just 24, matching Detroit's lowest output since Week 3. The problem: Even when the Colts (5-7) did get Detroit off the field, they couldn't sustain drives or score touchdowns. Again. Anthony Richardson provided the bulk of the ground game by rushing 10 times for 61 yards, mostly early. Taylor managed just 35 yards on 11 carries and a season-high 10 penalties constantly forced the Colts to dig out from deep deficits. Part of that was by design. “We knew Jonathan Taylor was going to be the guy we needed to shut down,” Lions coach Dan Campbell said. “We did that. The quarterback runs. It got us on a couple but overall, we did what we needed to do, and we kept them out of that game." Part of it could be because of an injury-battered offensive line that has started three rookies each of the past two weeks and finished the previous game with the same three rookies. Whatever the fix, Indy needs a good solution. There is good news for Indy is that its schedule now gets substantially more manageable. After losing four of five, all to teams in playoff position and three to division leaders, Indy faces only one team with a winning record in its final five games. The most recent time the Colts played a team with a losing mark, Richardson rallied them past the New York Jets 28-27. But Colts coach Shane Steichen knows that's not the answer. The Colts must get this offense righted now. “We’ve got to get that figured out. We’ve got to get him going on the ground,” Steichen said when asked about Taylor, who has 92 yards on his past 35 carries. “We’ll look at the offensive line. We’ll look at everything." Pass rush. Pro Bowl DT DeForest Buckner's presence certainly has been felt since he returned from a sprained ankle Oct. 27. In those past five games, the Colts have had 14 sacks, including three of Jared Goff on Sunday. Penalties. The Colts have had one of the cleanest operations in the league most of this season. Sunday was an anomaly, but one that can't merely be written off. WR Michael Pittman Jr. The five-year veteran is one of the league's toughest guys, but playing through a back injury appeared to take its toll on Pittman's productivity. Since sitting out in Week 10, Pittman has 11 receptions for 142 yards including six for 96 yards, his second-highest total of the season, Sunday. Tight ends. Each week the Colts want their tight ends to make an impact. And each week, they seem to fail. It happened again Sunday when Drew Ogletree dropped a TD pass that would have given Indy a 10-7 lead. Instead, Indy settled for a field goal and a 7-6 deficit. Through 12 games, Indy's tight ends have a total of 26 catches, 299 yards and two TDs. That's just not good enough in a league where versatile, productive tight ends increasingly signal success. Pittman and WR Josh Downs both returned to the game after leaving briefly with shoulder injuries. WR Ashton Dulin did not return after hurting his foot in the second half. But the bigger questions come on the offensive line. LT Bernhard Raimann (knee) was inactive Sunday, and rookie center Tanor Bortolini entered the concussion protocol Monday. Bortolini was one of three rookie starters the past two weeks, replacing Pro Bowler Ryan Kelly who is on injured reserve. 55.88 — Indy has scored touchdowns on 55.88% of its red zone trips this season. While it puts it near the middle of the NFL, it's cost the Colts multiple wins. Richardson needs to rebound from this latest 11 of 28 performance and show he can lead the Colts to victories week after week. He'll get plenty of chances over the season's final month, starting with next week's game at the New England Patriots. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflFRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys are shutting down CeeDee Lamb with two games remaining after their 2023 All-Pro receiver spent the second half of the season dealing with a sprained right shoulder. The team said Thursday that additional exams revealed enough damage to keep Lamb off the field Sunday at Philadelphia and in the final game at home against Washington. The team said surgery was not expected to be required. Dallas was eliminated from playoff contention a few hours before last weekend's 26-24 victory over Tampa Bay . The decision on Lamb means the Cowboys will finish the regular season with at least five former Pro Bowlers on injured reserve. Among the others are quarterback Dak Prescott, who was limited to eight games before a season-ending hamstring tear, and right guard Zack Martin. The seven-time All-Pro made it through 10 games before deciding on season-ending ankle surgery. Defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence didn't playing after Week 4 because of a foot injury, and cornerback Trevon Diggs battled a variety of injuries while playing 11 games before a knee injury ended his season. Lamb initially injured his right shoulder when it hit the turf hard twice in a 27-21 loss at Atlanta on Nov. 3. He kept playing and had at least 100 yards in each of his last two games — both victories — before getting shut down. The 25-year-old Lamb sat out the entire offseason and preseason in a contract dispute after getting career highs in catches (an NFL-best 135), yards receiving (club-record 1,749) and touchdowns (12) in 2023. The holdout finally ended with a $136 million, four-year extension in late August, but neither the Cowboys nor their star receiver could get that production going again this season. Dallas (7-8) is missing the playoffs for the first time since 2020, Lamb's rookie year. Lamb finishes the season with 101 catches for 1,194 yards and six TDs. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/NFLThe sexual assault of two 11-year-old girls during a sleepover was solved more than 36 years later with help from forensic genetic genealogy, Washington police said. The assault in June 1988 by a then-unknown man “profoundly affected” the community, the Port Angeles Police Department wrote in a Dec. 27 post on Facebook. Kim John Cederleaf, of Quilcene, was identified as the suspect through forensic genetic genealogy, with testing of genetic material from his autopsy “conclusively solving the case,” police said. Cederleaf died in 2013, police said. Police didn’t share information about his background. The two girls were having “a sleepover in a playhouse attic” when a man forced his way in, threatened them and physically and sexually assaulted them, police said. Officers and detectives “responded promptly, conducting extensive searches, interviews, and evidence collection. This included physical evidence such as photographs, latent prints, bedding, and an article of clothing believed to belong to the suspect, as well as biological samples from sexual assault examinations,” police said. Officials canvassed, took tips from the public, created a suspect sketch, turned to FBI profiling specialists and submitted evidence for fingerprint analysis, police said. They also eventually uploaded a DNA profile to a national database and shared it with Interpol, police said, yet results still didn’t come. Then in 2023, a Port Angeles police official reached out to a forensic genealogist who “provided guidance on the potential of using forensic genetic genealogy (FGG) analysis for cold cases,” police said. FGG couples DNA analysis and genealogy research, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. The analysis identified Cederleaf as the suspect, and genetic material from his eye that was saved from his autopsy confirmed that his DNA matched, according to police. “The resolution represents the culmination of bravery from the victims, meticulous police work, and advancements in forensic technology,” police said. “The victims’ courage to participate with investigators over the years, despite the trauma they endured, was pivotal in keeping the case active and eventually solving it. Their resilience and determination to seek justice have been a source of inspiration to all involved.” Port Angeles is about a 140-mile drive northwest from Seattle.
Global Chest Freezers Market To Reach $29.72 Billion By 2028 With A Growth Rate Of 12.8%Pembina Pipeline Corporation Announces 2025 Guidance and Provides Business UpdateAs the current bull run intensifies, investors want to benefit from altcoins that display the potential for explosive growth. Among the best cryptocurrency investments set for the biggest profit is DTX Exchange (DTX), a new crypto project with massive growth potential. While established tokens like Sui (SUI), Ripple (XRP), and Cardano (ADA) remain bullish, DTX is projected to dominate due to its diverse asset offerings and impressive presale performance. DTX Exchange: A New Crypto Project Dominating the Bull Run DTX Exchange is a new crypto project that stands out in the current bull run due to its advanced trading strategy. It is not like most platforms that support trading services only for particular assets like indices, stocks, commodities, and bonds. Notably, it offers more than 120,000 assets in its portfolio, including cryptos. Offering all these assets means that DTX Exchange is linked to the $714.7 trillion OTC derivatives market, which gives the new crypto project massive growth potential. The diverse asset coverage makes it easy for traders to handle many assets without needing to switch between platforms or accounts. Privacy is highly valued in DTX Exchange because of its no-KYC policy, meaning users transact without revealing their identity. This strategy also helps in meeting traders’ needs and is perfect for users looking for a quick and easy registration process. DTX Exchange exploded into the limelight by offering a groundbreaking investment concept and remarkable market performances despite being in the presale phase. In that context, DTX has raised over $8 million in its presale and analysts believe it will surpass $8.6 million by the end of November 2024. With all these features and massive growth potential, DTX Exchange enhances users’ trading experience and offers attractive incentives for token holders. We believe the platform could become the next big thing in the trading space because of its many innovations, enhanced privacy, and access to many assets. Sui Explodes Amid Institutional Backing and Bullish Momentum The Sui Network has recorded massive growth recently, surpassing 30 million active accounts and a 500% gain in SUI’s value since August 2024. The token peaked at $3.85 on November 18, 2024, and the current bull run seems far from over. Institutional investors have been important in this surge, with VanEck’s Sui ETN raising $102 million and Grayscale’s Sui Trust managing nearly $5.7 million in assets. Sui’s DeFi network has grown extensively, with $1.61 billion in total value locked coupled with a stablecoin market cap of $347 million. On that note, its multi-chain compatibility attracted more than 80 funded projects, helping expand its developer ecosystem. Technically, SUI’s Relative Strength Index has remained above 70%, highlighting strong bullish momentum and suggesting that parabolic growth is imminent. As Bitcoin approaches $100,000, Sui’s institutional backing and developer activity make it a dominant operator within the layer-one blockchain sector. On November 21, SUI traded at $3.615, up 10.82% in the past week. Analysts say SUI will rise to $3.796 this month, underpinned by developments in its network. Despite the SUI surge in recent weeks, investors are buying a new crypto, DTX, because of its massive growth potential. Ripple’s XRP Surges 85% in One Week Fueled by Whale Accumulation and Market Optimism Ripple’s XRP has dominated the headlines in the crypto market, rising by over 85% within a week and reaching highs of $1.21. XRP’s massive growth was underpinned by whale accumulation and technical breakouts. Whale wallets have over 45.61 billion tokens, which is the highest amount in five years. Furthermore, market activity supported XRP’s momentum, with a 120% increase in trading volume to reach $17.5 billion and a 12% growth in open interest for XRP derivatives. Nevertheless, market experts are optimistic about the future trajectory of the Ripple coin, believing that a massive bull run is imminent. On the other hand, the XRP Ledger (XRPL) recently launched the v4.0.0 Chain Upgrade to strengthen its Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) sidechain. On November 21, 2024, Ripple’s XRP was valued at $1.12, up 60.73% in the last week. Market analysts say XRP will reach $1.26 by the end of this month, powered by multiple developments on its network. Despite the growth witnessed by the Ripple coin, investors have turned to a new crypto, DTX, due to its massive growth potential. Whale Transactions Increase and Institutional Interest Powers ADA's Growth Cardano has recorded a huge rally in the current bull run, outperforming the general crypto market in November 2024. On-chain metrics highlight considerable growth, with transaction volume surpassing $52.26 billion in the past week, the highest in the last seven months. Whale transactions exceeded 8,900 for the second consecutive week, hitting a six-month peak. Interestingly, ADA’s price ratio against Bitcoin (BTC) is approaching an eight-month high, supported by a 297% growth in huge transaction volume in two weeks. On November 18, the total whale transaction volume reached $22.56 billion, indicating there is growing institutional interest. ADA’s value increased by 153% between November 5 and November 20. While bullish projections dominate, some investors are taking profits. The cumulative number of Cardano addresses decreased by 30,000, highlighting short-term sell-offs. Despite the sell-offs, ADA’s decoupling from altcoins highlights continued growth potential in this market. Cardano’s ADA was trading at $0.8053 on November 21, up 39.21% in the past week. Analysts expect the Cardano coin to rise to $0.8515 this month, supported by developments on its network. Despite the evident ADA growth, investors are buying DTX, the best cryptocurrency investment in the market, due to its massive growth potential. DTX: The Best Cryptocurrency Investment Option for the Current Bull Cycle The current bull run offers many appealing opportunities for investors who want to capitalize on the massive growth in the crypto market. While major altcoins like Sui (SUI), Ripple (XRP), and Cardano (ADA) keep recording strong performances, a new crypto project, DTX Exchange (DTX) , stands out. DTX is a great investment due to its massive growth potential and remarkable presale performance. DTX is now trading in Stage 5 of its presale, valued at $0.10, a 400% ROI for the early investors. Notably, DTX has offered a massive opportunity for investors seeking the best cryptocurrency investment in the current bull run. It will gain 100% at the end of this presale when the token gets listed on mainstream exchanges at $0.20. Learn more: Buy Presale Visit DTX Website Join The DTX Community Join our WhatsApp Channel to get the latest news, exclusives and videos on WhatsApp _____________ Disclaimer: Analytics Insight does not provide financial advice or guidance. Also note that the cryptocurrencies mentioned/listed on the website could potentially be scams, i.e. designed to induce you to invest financial resources that may be lost forever and not be recoverable once investments are made. You are responsible for conducting your own research (DYOR) before making any investments. Read more here.
Formula 1 announces ‘agreement in principle’ for Cadillac to join grid in 2026Dec. 27—In 2019, Manhattan Municipal Court sought to improve how technology aids the court and the public. Five years later, a technology company is honoring the court for its effort to be more modern, efficient and accessible. Tyler Technologies gave the court its Tyler Excellence Award for its use of technology, city government officials announced Friday in a press release. Prior to its digital transformation, Manhattan Municipal Court had wrestled with aging computer infrastructure and an outdated "green screen" application that hindered efficiency and communication — critical components of effective judicial administration, officials said. Court administrator Jennifer Holmes spearheaded the change. "We had an antiquated system," Holmes said. "We didn't have a lot of reporting abilities." The court's transformational road map started in 2019 with the integration of Tyler Technologies' Municipal Justice program, which was followed by additional expansions and add-ons in 2020. By 2023, a significant software upgrade had been completed. "There weren't any huge challenges with the implementation, just getting staff on board," Holmes said. Officials said the change gave a significant boost to reporting capabilities, enabling the court to generate essential state reporting and statistical compliance more easily. Most notably, the court saw a 44% increase in compliance rates, a testament to the impact of the court's strategic approach to modernization. (c)2024 The Manhattan Mercury, Kan. Visit The Manhattan Mercury, Kan. at www.themercury.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
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Stock market today: Wall Street’s rally stalls as Nasdaq pulls back from its recordSomething unusual happened when a journalist in New York called a toll-free 1-800 number last week. The reason for the call wasn't to reach a particular product helpline, but because she wanted to find out about something entirely new. Sitting at her desk, perhaps somewhat anxious, she typed out the number on her phone - 1-800-242-8478. After an initial disclaimer, the phone rang. A woman promptly answered the phone. The conversation began with a cheerful 'Hi!', and what happened next, left her fascinated. The woman who answered the phone seemed to be able to talk about absolutely anything - from giving the recipe for chocolate-chip cookies to an insightful account of the American Civil War. 1-800-242-8478 was indeed 1-800-ChatGPT. WILL IT BE A GAME CHANGER? Ten days ago, OpenAI, the creators of ChatGPT, introduced a voice service in the United States, especially for those who do not have the App or aren't tech-savvy. The tech firm believes this could help them get the answers they need over a regular phone call - speaking with someone who sounds like a pleasant and helpful 'human being', except, she's an AI chatbot. There are a few limitation though - while the number in itself is toll-free, the service is free only for 15 minutes per number, per month, and is currently available only in the US. For the rest of the world, OpenAI said it has launched a text service directly on WhatsApp. The number is the same - 1-800-ChatGPT. OpenAI's chief product officer Kevin Weil said that these new features were a project that the team worked up only in the last few weeks. The company believes that these two new features are very important to expand the reach of AI and introduce it to even those without access to high-speed internet. Interestingly though, OpenAI isn't the first company to introduce a voice feature over a phone call. Google had done something similar 17 years ago. Google's GOOG-411 or 'voice local search' feature was launched back in 2007. It provided a speech-recognition-based business directory search. However, it was mysteriously shut down in 2010 and Google never declared why. THE CONCERNS Though solutions being just a call away makes life simpler, many have raised valid concerns. 'Will my calls be recorded?', 'Will my voice and speech be used as a sample to train AI?', 'Can my voice be replicated in case of a data leak?', 'Can such technology manipulate human emotions?', 'Can people get emotionally attached to AI?', 'Will it lead to people seeking companionship with an AI?', 'Will people get too dependent on a human-sounding chatbot?', 'What impact will it have on those who are lonely?' - Several such though-provoking questions were asked by users online. According to a CNN report, when it questioned whether users agree for OpenAI to record or store their voice while using the feature, OpenAI told them to refer to a copy of their 'privacy policy' and 'Terms of Use' manual. "Before users begin speaking to ChatGPT over the phone, they must agree to OpenAI's Terms of Use and privacy policy by clicking on a button to 'proceed' with the call" they were informed. A disclaimer is also read out to all users informing them that OpenAI may "review the data for safety purposes". FROM NON-PROFIT TO FOR-PROFIT On Friday, OpenAI officially declared plans to lay out an entirely new corporate structure - one that will likely end its control by a non-profit. OpenAI was founded as a non-profit organisation in 2015. It later switched to a "capped" for-profit enterprise, which allowed the tech firm a limited level of money making. Now it says that the ceiling limit will be removed. In a blog post, OpenAI said it plans to restructure as a 'for-profit PBC' or Public Benefit Corporation. This would "requires the company to balance shareholder interests, stakeholder interests, and a public benefit interest in its decision making." "It will enable us to raise the necessary capital with conventional terms like others in this space," OpenAI added. However, OpenAI's restructuring efforts will likely face obstacles, with Elon Musk reportedly asking a US court to stop OpenAI from converting into a for-profit enterprise.
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