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A child beauty queen’s death, a botched investigation and decades of mystery: What we know about JonBenét Ramsey’s killingRanbir Kapoor attended the Red Sea International Film Festival 2024 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. On day 4 of the prestigious cinema event, the Animal star sat for a discussion reflecting on his cinema journey at the film festival's 'In Conversation' segment. The official handle of the Red Sea Film Festival shared glimpses of the Bollywood star at the event, interacting with fans and posing for pictures with them. The post also included snippets from his discussion at the film festival. Check out the pictures below. ‘ Cinema Knows No Language’: Kareena Kapoor Khan Reflects on Her Journey as an Actress at Red Sea International Film Festival 2024’s ‘In Conversation’ Segment (Watch Video). View this post on Instagram A post shared by Red Sea Film Foundation (@redseafilm) (SocialLY brings you all the latest breaking news, viral trends and information from social media world, including Twitter, Instagram and Youtube. The above post is embeded directly from the user's social media account and LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body. The views and facts appearing in the social media post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY, also LatestLY does not assume any responsibility or liability for the same.)
OMAHA, Neb. — All facets of the game were on point for Dakota Wesleyan women’s basketball on Saturday. The No. 11-ranked Tigers coasted past the College of Saint Mary 79-42 in a Great Plains Athletic Conference matchup at the Lied Fitness Center. It’s DWU’s 15th consecutive victory against the Flames dating back to Jan. 6, 2018. It’s also the seventh consecutive game to start the year to be decided by at least 10 points for the Tigers. ADVERTISEMENT DWU quickly opened the game on an 8-2 scoring run capped by Rylee Rosenquist’s layup. Aleigha Jackson’s basket pulled CSM back within four points of the Tigers’ lead halfway through the first quarter, the closest the Flames came for the game. An Emma Yost three-point play opened the lead to nine. The second quarter saw the Tigers continue to stretch their lead, taking a 37-19 advantage into halftime. Out of the break, Rosenquist, Yost, and Shalayne Nagel combined to score 18 of DWU’s 24 third-quarter points, with Nagel hitting a pair of 3-pointers, finishing 3-of-5 from behind the arc. Overall, the Tigers finished a strong defensive effort for the game, holding the Flames to 10-of-35 shooting throughout the remaining three quarters, while forcing 22 total turnovers and winning the glass battle by a 2-to-1 ratio. Nagel ended the game with a game-high 19 points on 8-of-12 shooting with four rebounds. Rosenquist was 8-of-13 from the field en route to 18 points and a team-high six rebounds. Yost tallied 17 points and six assists, as the Tigers had 17 assists as a team. CSM (1-5, 0-3 GPAC) had 12 points from Haley Debuse and 11 points from Jackson, who also finished with three rebounds, two assists and a steal. Madelyn Gaughen grabbed a game-best seven boards to go with six points, and Freda Moore had six points off the bench. DWU (5-2, 2-1 GPAC) returns home to face Briar Cliff (Iowa) in the pre-Thanksgiving doubleheader at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 26, at the Corn Palace. No. 11 DWU women 79, College of Saint Mary 42 ADVERTISEMENT Dakota Wesleyan (5-2, 2-1 GPAC): Avery Broughton 3-8 0-0 6 Maleighya Estes 2-9 0-0 4 Emma Yost 5-9 7-9 17 Rylee Rosenquist 8-13 2-3 18 Shalayne Nagel 8-12 0-0 19 Jaida Young 0-2 0-0 0 Taliyah Hayes 2-6 0-0 4 Nora Dinger 0-1 0-0 0 Mya Wilson 2-3 0-0 5 Lizzie Pavlis 1-2 0-0 2 Tesa Olson 0-0 0-0 0 Liz Olson 1-2 0-2 2 Avery Orth 0-2 2-2 2 Ella Griffin 0-2 0-0 0. Totals: 32-71 11-16 79. College of Saint Mary (1-5, 0-3 GPAC): Madelyn Gaughen 3-6 0-0 6 Jazmyne Villalobos 0-6 2-4 2 Haley Debuse 4-10 2-2 12 Meghan Keil 0-5 0-0 0 Aleigha Jackson 4-11 3-5 11 Freda Moore 2-2 2-2 6 Ella Klusman 0-0 0-0 0 Adriana McGee 1-6 1-2 3 Madison Keil 1-4 0-0 2. Totals: 15-50 10-15 42. DWU 20 37 61 79 CSM 11 19 34 42 3-point field goals: DWU 4-18 (Broughton 0-1, Estes 0-2, Yost 0-1, Nagel 3-5, Young 0-2, Hayes 0-3, Wilson 1-2, Griffin 0-2), CSM 2-18 (Gaughen 0-1, Villalobos 0-2, Debuse 2-5, Me. Keil 0-5, Jackson 0-4, Ma. Keil 0-1). Rebounds-offensive: DWU 44-15 (Broughton 6, Rosenquist 6, Orth 6), CSM 22-3 (Gaughen 7). Total fouls: DWU 15, CSM 12. Assists: DWU 17 (Yost 6), CSM 4 (Jackson 2). Turnovers: DWU 13, CSM 22. Blocks: DWU 1 (Broughton), CSM None. Steals: DWU 9 (Rosenquist 2, Nagel 2, Wilson 2), CSM 7 (McGee 3).
There's always something different or new to do in the San Gabriel Valley and Whittier.Visa dispute highlights divide between Trump supporters like tech tycoon Elon Musk and immigration hardliners. A debate over what shape hardline immigration policies will take regarding high-skilled work visas has become the first major policy dispute among prominent supporters of United States President-elect Donald Trump – just weeks ahead of the Republican’s new presidential term. On one side are members of Trump’s so-called “Make America Great Again”, or MAGA movement, who have called for a crackdown on the high-skilled H-1B visas as part of the president-elect’s wider pledge to tighten migration and immigration. Trump’s campaign pledges particularly focused on the US-Mexico border, although he has floated other restrictions. In the other camp are prominent Trump supporters – including tech billionaire Elon Musk – who have defended the visas as essential to US industrial and economic growth. Here’s what to know. How did this start? The latest debate sparked when Laura Loomer, a far-right personality who has had close ties to Trump in the past, took to social media to criticise the president-elect’s selection of an adviser on artificial intelligence, who has argued the US needs more foreign skilled workers to remain competitive in the technology industries. The criticism from Loomer, who has been accused of racism and spreading conspiracy theories in the past, was quickly seized on by several high-profile figures in the tech industry. That included SpaceX and Tesla CEO Musk, who has been tapped by Trump to lead a government efficiency advisory board. In response, Loomer accused tech billionaires of influencing Trump for their own gains. “We have to protect President Trump from the technocrats,” Loomer said in a post on X on December 25. Who receives H-1B visas? H-1B visas are typically reserved for specialised foreign workers with a bachelor’s degree or higher who have been offered a temporary job paying an industry-standard wage in the US. The US authorities can issue 65,000 H-1B new visas a year, with a possible extra 20,000 for people with master’s degrees. The visas can also be extended upon expiration, with more than 309,000 approved for continuing employment in Fiscal Year 2022, according to US Citizenship and Immigration Services. About 70 percent of H-1B visa recipients are from India and another 10 percent are from China. What have Musk and other defenders of H-1B said? Musk has said that the “number of people who are super talented engineers AND super motivated in the USA is far too low” and has described the H-1B programme as critical “for those who want America to win”. In a series of posts on X, which he also owns, Musk further pledged to “go to war on this issue”. Vivek Ramaswamy, a former presidential candidate who has been picked to work alongside Musk on the government efficiency board, has criticised the programme as “badly broken”, but does not support removing them completely, instead saying that the visas should be granted on merit. Ramaswamy antagonised the hardline anti-immigration faction of Trump’s supporters after he posted on social media on Thursday that tech companies hired immigrants because “American culture has venerated mediocrity over excellence for way too long”. “A culture that celebrates the prom queen over the math olympiad champ, or the jock over the valedictorian, will not produce the best engineers,” he wrote. What about Trump? Trump weighed in on the issue for the first time on Saturday. He told the New York Post: “I have many H-1B visas on my properties. I’ve been a believer in H-1B.” “I have used it many times,” he said, referring to his own real estate ventures. “It’s a great programme.” However, the statements were a departure for the president-elect. In the past, he has criticised the visas as “very bad” and “unfair” to US workers and his administration sought to increase barriers for applicants during his first term. Why does this matter? The back-and-forth underscores a growing fault line between many of the earliest supporters of Trump and those like Musk who only embraced him in the 2024 election campaign. Many of the latter – like Musk – are associated with the tech industry, and are less prone to amplifying nativist rhetoric. The infighting could inform the next four years of Trump’s presidency, with Musk already warning of a “MAGA civil war” over the issue. Several of Trump’s most prominent supporters during his first term have joined in, with strategist Steve Bannon condemning “Big Tech oligarchs” who support the visas.
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2 cheap dividend stocks to kickstart your 2025 portfolio - Finbold - Finance in BoldA multi-agency operation targeting small businesses and cross-border transporters involved in smuggling and unethical practices has led to the impounding of dozens of vehicles, including buses and haulage trucks, and the confiscation of illicit goods such as foodstuffs and second-hand clothes. The operation, spearheaded by a high-level task force established by the Cabinet, is a response to the growing threat smuggling poses to local industries, consumer welfare, and government revenue. The task force, led by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, includes the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra), the Zimbabwe Republic Police, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ), and the Consumer Protection Commission, among others. The crackdown has seen the establishment of 24-hour roadblocks along major highways leading to cities. Teams comprising law enforcement and regulatory bodies are inspecting vehicles suspected of carrying smuggled goods, while retail outlets are undergoing surprise inspections to verify the legality of their stock. Businesses unable to provide proper documentation risk hefty fines and the seizure of goods. The operation is set to intensify during the festive season, a period notorious for increased smuggling activities. Returning expatriates, often bringing undeclared goods, have been identified as a significant factor exacerbating challenges faced by local manufacturers. Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion, Professor Mthuli Ncube, emphasized the importance of the operation in protecting Zimbabwe's economy and local businesses. "This is a critical issue, and we want to deal with the smuggling which is negatively impacting local businesses. The government is losing revenue, and this cannot be allowed to continue," he said. Industry and Commerce Minister Mangaliso Ndlovu echoed similar sentiments, highlighting the operation's role in promoting ethical business practices and safeguarding the local manufacturing industry. "Business malpractices, including smuggling, currency manipulation, and the sale of counterfeit goods, undermine consumer welfare and threaten job creation. This task force is a proactive measure to restore order and ensure compliance with laws and regulations," said Minister Ndlovu. Zimra has warned that all travellers and cross-border traders must declare goods at ports of entry, stressing that failure to comply could lead to severe penalties, including fines, imprisonment, and confiscation of goods. "The roadblocks are part of a post-clearance audit process to ensure customs compliance. Non-declaration contributes to revenue losses and disrupts market stability," Zimra said in a statement. In his 2025 National Budget presentation, Prof Ncube decried the prevalence of smuggling, noting its impact on public health, safety, and the economy. "Smuggling undermines local production, discourages investment, and creates an uneven playing field. The government is committed to reviewing anti-smuggling strategies, including the introduction of drones at ports of entry and complementary measures to curb this illicit activity," he said. Authorities have also raised concerns over the safety of smuggled goods, particularly food items, medicines, and alcohol, which evade health and safety checks. The government has pledged to enforce strict measures to protect consumer welfare, including confiscating expired and fake products during inspections. The multi-agency task force plans to sustain its momentum to ensure long-term compliance. Businesses are urged to adhere to established laws and regulations to avoid disruptions, while consumers are encouraged to report any unethical practices to the authorities. "Forewarned is forearmed," Minister Ndlovu emphasized, urging all stakeholders to treat the matter with the seriousness it deserves.