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A 2-0 win at Anfield dumped title holder Real Madrid into an almost unbelievable 24th place in the 36-team standings. Liverpool's second half ghoals came from Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo, either side of Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappé having a penalty saved. Borussia Dortmund, is up to fourth place after beating Dinamo Zagreb 3-0. Monaco missed a chance to go second losing 3-2 at home to Benfica. The best comeback was at PSV Eindhoven. Te home team trailed Shakhtar Donetsk by two goals in the 87th minute of a 3-2 win. Daniel Jones is signing with the Vikings after his release from the Giants, AP source says A person familiar with the decision says former New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is signing with the Minnesota Vikings. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the agreement hasn’t been finalized. Jones will join Minnesota’s practice squad less than a week after the Giants released the former No. 6 overall draft pick. Sam Darnold has helped the Vikings start 9-2. Jones joins Nick Mullens and Brett Rypien in Minnesota’s quarterback room. Rookie first-round pick J.J. McCarthy had season-ending knee surgery in August and a second procedure on his knee earlier this month. LIV Golf will hire sports and entertainment leader Scott O'Neil to replace Greg Norman, report says Scott O'Neil is set to become the next CEO of Saudi-funded LIV Golf. The Athletic is reporting the move for the former head of the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils. O'Neil recently was CEO of Merlin Entertainments. The company that owns resorts like Legoland announced O'Neil was leaving for a new opportunity. O'Neil would replace Greg Norman at LIV Golf. Sports Business Journal reported last month that Norman would move to a different role that has not been announced. Norman has been CEO of the rival golf league since it launched in 2022. The PGA Tour and Saudi backers are still negotiating an investment deal. West Virginia knocks off No. 3 Gonzaga 86-78 in overtime in the Battle 4 Atlantis NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Javon Small scored five of his 31 points in overtime and Tucker DeVries added key free throws late in regulation and finished with 16 points as West Virginia beat No. 3 Gonzaga 86-78 in the Battle 4 Atlantis. Small’s layup with under 2 minutes left in OT gave West Virginia a 79-75 lead. After a Gonzaga miss, Sencire Harris hit two free throws to make it a six-point lead. With 27.1 seconds left, Harris made a steal and scored on a dunk for an eight-point lead, putting the game out of reach. Braden Huff scored 19 points and Khalif Battle 16 for Gonzaga (5-1). Two companies drop McGregor after civil jury ruled he must pay $250K to woman who says he raped her LONDON (AP) — Two companies have cut ties with Conor McGregor after a civil court jury in Ireland ruled last week that he must pay nearly 250,000 Euros ($257,000) to a woman who accused the mixed martial arts fighter of raping her. Proximo Spirits, the owner of Irish whiskey brand Proper No. 12, will no longer feature McGregor’s name or image. Video game developer IO Interactive ended its collaboration with McGregor, who had played a character in a game. Nikita Hand said the Dec. 9, 2018, assault after a night of partying left her heavily bruised and suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. McGregor said she fabricated the allegations after the two had consensual sex. Staley counsels some South Carolina fans to keep calm after No. 4 Gamecocks 1st loss in two seasons COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley is not in panic mode, even if some of famous “Fams” are following her team's first loss in two seasons. The Gamecocks had won 85 of their previous 86 games, including a program record 43 in a row before falling to UCLA 77-62 this past Sunday. South Carolina slipped from No. 1 to No. 4 in the rankings while the Bruins took over the top spot. Still, it caught Staley by surprise that some supporters were worried about the November loss. Staley said the defending national champions are still finding their way. Thanksgiving Weekend Sports Guide: Your roadmap to NFL matchups, with other games, times and odds The long sports-filled Thanksgiving weekend is a time when many Americans enjoy gathering with friends and family for good food, good company and hopefully not too much political conversation. Also on the menu — all the NFL and college sports you can handle. Here is a roadmap to one of the biggest sports weekends of the year, with a look at marquee games over the holiday and how to watch. Derrick Henry and Saquon Barkley prepare for earliest matchup ever between 1,300-yard running backs Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry combined for 395 yards rushing on back-to-back nights at SoFi Stadium as the dynamic playmakers keep proving that investing in running backs can pay off in the right situation. Next, they will play on the same field at the same time when Barkley and the Philadelphia Eagles take on Henry and the Baltimore Ravens in the first matchup ever between two 1,300-yard runners in Week 13 or earlier. Before this year, no player had rushed for at least 1,300 yards and 10 TDs in the first 12 weeks of the season since Shaun Alexander in 2005 as teams moved away from bell-cow backs and diminished the importance of the position. Raiders will start O'Connell at quarterback when they visit the Chiefs HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Aidan O’Connell will start at quarterback when the Las Vegas Raiders visit their AFC West rival Kansas City Chiefs on Friday. Raiders coach Antonio Pierce says O’Connell had progressed well after breaking his right thumb on Oct. 20 in a game against the Los Angeles Rams. Gardner Minshew broke his left collarbone on Sunday in a game against the Denver Broncos and is out for the season. The Raiders could have gone with Desmond Ridder to replace Minshew. Luis Suarez signs to stay with Messi and Inter Miami for 2025 season FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Luis Suarez is going to play alongside Lionel Messi for at least one more year. Suarez and Inter Miami have agreed on a one-year contract extension for the coming season, the team announced Wednesday. The financial terms weren’t disclosed. Suarez made $1.5 million this year in his first Inter Miami season, one in which the Uruguayan striker scored 20 goals — tied with Messi for the team lead — in Major League Soccer regular season play and a team-best 25 goals across all competitions.
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For those constantly on the move, takeaway coffees can be a perfect pick me up, but the cost can soon add up. Investing in a travel mug helps cut the cost as well as being more environmentally friendly and with Ninja's latest foodie gadget capturing the attention of coffee aficionados everywhere it's a great stocking filler option for people who like coffee on the go. Ninja's new Sip Perfect Travel Mug locks shut, making it completely leak-proof and has the ability to swiftly cool your hot drink to an ideal temperature in minutes, although while everything inside remains piping hot inside, the outside remains cool eliminating any chance of hand burns. It's available in a choice of three trendy colours: black, white or green. Priced at £29.99 since its launch in the UK earlier this month, eagle-eyed shoppers have found a way to bag the mug for less than half of its usual cost thanks to a money saving site . Bargain hunters who sign up as new members of TopCashback can get the gadget for just £12.99, thanks to the deals site's free £15 sign up bonus , reports Wales Online . READ MORE: Next shoppers snap up 'comfy and cute' dressing gown that 'helps with keeping warm' READ MORE: Seasalt Cornwall's 'gorgeous' Christmas jumper that 'works all year round' is on sale TopCashback has received a bump in new members across Black Friday season as savvy shoppers look for ways to maximise their discounts and make their money go further. Signing up is quick and simple and, if the initial reviews of the Ninja Sip Perfect are anything to go by, absolutely worth the effort to snag the snazzy new mug. One happy customer said: "You can tell that this is a high quality travel cup. It is very well made and is very sturdy. Even with a hot drink inside, the outside is still cool to the touch. It has a textured coating so it should not slip out of your hands." "It is heavier than some, but I wouldn't let that put you off, as it is not overly so. You don't need to leave the cap open to cool down to drink if it is scalding hot (it was at a good temperature to drink immediately). The open/close click top kept the coffee hot each time you take a sip and it kept hot throughout. The sip spout does not drip and the drink flowed easily. I have tested this cup after three hours and it was still hot and it did not leak. I am looking forward to using this when I go on my walks with family and taking the cup to work and knowing that it will not leak is a big plus." Another customer agreed, saying: "This is a great little cup , for me anyway as I make a cuppa in the morning and then check my emails and socials, and get lost in them for a while, so my coffee tends to go cold but not with this wee beauty. It has kept my coffee hot for two and a half hours so far. I say so far as I have drank it all now. I will be using this every morning from now on." A third customer appreciated the mug but warned that some people could find it heavy and difficult to open, stating: "If you are looking for an insulated mug, then this does the job. It keeps contents hot for a long time and you can sip them whenever you want. Decent size for a mug. Unfortunately, I find it a bit heavy so not for me. Otherwise it would get five stars." If you're looking to use it in a car, one customer offered a word of warning, saying: "Initial thoughts were it's an attractive and stylish travel mug . Drinking from the mug is easy and I liked the locking lid mechanism which felt secure and safe. Size is good for taking on short journeys. I put piping hot coffee into the mug and within five minutes, the liquid had cooled to a drinkable temperature. "Unfortunately as a travel mug for me, it has a problem - it is too big for the cup holders in my Audi. I'm sure not all cup holders are equal, but this is a drawback." For coffee fans the perfect travel mug is somewhat of a Holy Grail and there are plenty of other options vying for consumers' attention this festive season. The Stanley Quencher may be the celeb-drink bottle of choice, but their iconic Aerolight not only comes in at a slightly cheaper price point - it's available in 11 colours from £33 on the Stanley website but on Amazon if you're less fussed about shade you can choose one from £29.99 . Elsewhere, Dualit has a stunning brushed stainless steel option currently £19.99 on Amazon . Amazon also has the Thermos Stainless Travel Mug starting at £24.89 , in various shades such as black, copper, red, and raspberry. How to get a Ninja Perfect Sip for £12.99
Clemson added a quarterback to its 2025 recruiting class on Tuesday with Chris Denson announcing his decision to flip from Coastal Carolina. The 6-foot-2, 175-pounder from Plant City High School in Florida had been committed to the Chanticleers since April and has yet to visit Clemson's campus. Tigers coach Dabo Swinney has been putting a push on to flip Denson in recent weeks following the decommitment of Blake Hebert last month. "I just feel like my development will be through the roof," Denson told On3.com about his decision to switch. "Playing under one of the best coaches in the country and knowing that I haven't reached my potential yet, I know that they will take me to that level." A three-star recruit, Denson is ranked as the No. 50 quarterback in the nation by the 247 Composite. He is the 14th player to commit to the Tigers, who have also seen six players decommit this cycle, according to The Greenville News. "What makes Clemson special is just the level of ball that they are playing at," Denson said. "And the way they compete. I'm a huge competitor, so that's the type of place and people I want to surround myself around." --Field Level MediaClemson added a quarterback to its 2025 recruiting class on Tuesday with Chris Denson announcing his decision to flip from Coastal Carolina. The 6-foot-2, 175-pounder from Plant City High School in Florida had been committed to the Chanticleers since April and has yet to visit Clemson's campus. Tigers coach Dabo Swinney has been putting a push on to flip Denson in recent weeks following the decommitment of Blake Hebert last month. "I just feel like my development will be through the roof," Denson told On3.com about his decision to switch. "Playing under one of the best coaches in the country and knowing that I haven't reached my potential yet, I know that they will take me to that level." A three-star recruit, Denson is ranked as the No. 50 quarterback in the nation by the 247 Composite. He is the 14th player to commit to the Tigers, who have also seen six players decommit this cycle, according to The Greenville News. "What makes Clemson special is just the level of ball that they are playing at," Denson said. "And the way they compete. I'm a huge competitor, so that's the type of place and people I want to surround myself around." --Field Level Media
Daniel Jones is reportedly getting closer to picking a new team after his New York Giants release last week. Per NFL insider Josina Anderson , Jones has "zeroed on a 'leading' choice" and a high-ranking league source said their understanding is that Jones "is telling teams tomorrow." Anderson also noted that the Las Vegas Raiders are interested in Jones after starting quarterback Gardner Minshew broke his collarbone on Sunday. Earlier this week, Jay Glazer of Fox Sports reported that 10 teams have reached out to Jones and one of those teams could give him a chance to be a starter, though he didn't name that team. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Sunday that the Baltimore Ravens and Minnesota Vikings "are two of the likeliest teams to land" Jones while also noting that Jones prefers to sign with a playoff contender. If a playoff contender is what Jones is looking for, he likely wouldn't opt to join the Raiders, who lost their seventh straight game on Sunday to drop to 2-9 on the year. While Las Vegas would likely give him the chance to go in and start immediately, the Raiders are far from the playoff team that Jones is looking for. The Vikings and Ravens are both playoff contenders, but Jones would almost certainly be the backup for either of those teams. Sam Darnold, who stepped up as Minnesota's starter after rookie J.J. McCarthy suffered a season-ending injury before the season, has been solid. Lamar Jackson is once again in MVP form for Baltimore, so he's not losing his spot as the starter anytime soon. Jones threw for 2,070 yards, eight touchdowns and seven interceptions before being benched in New York. It has been far from his best season, but he put up solid numbers behind a bad offensive line. He's now looking to get a fresh start in his sixth season, and he could have his new team soon.Clemson adds top 50 QB to '25 recruiting classWho is Paul Hogan’s son Chance, who he’s ‘worried sick’ for? The Crocodile Dundee star’s son with American actress Linda Kozlowski has said he’s ‘not ready’ for his dad to go back to Australia
Google has become almost synonymous with the internet for as long as anyone can remember. It’s now a one-stop online destination where most people go to learn something and find out anything they care to know. But with the rise of AI models such as OpenAI, it seems not that weird to ask: Will Open AI dominance ever outperform Google? Google created an entire empire with its search engine and other related services. This raises the interesting question of what this rivalry might mean. Google's Power: Beyond Just a Search Engine With more than 91.5% of the worldwide search engine market, Google will remain dominant by 2024. But that is only part of its reach. This giant's reach covers everything, from email to YouTube and Android to Google Cloud, an inseparable portion of billions' daily lives. Google makes significant investments in AI . Its machine learning models, such as the algorithms behind Google Search or Google Translate, are world-class. Bard, the company's generative AI dominance model, competes squarely with Open AI's ChatGPT. This very bulk of the ecosystem may also be a disadvantage for Google. Some critics argue that it is so vast as to be fairly sluggish in adapting. Open AI: The Rising Challenger in AI Highlands OpenAI is a company purely focused on artificial intelligence. A major product of this company, ChatGPT , attained a user-speak milestone of 100 million within just two months of its emergence at the end of 2022, and this unsurpassed record has never been attained by any platform in the entire history so swiftly. Open AI competition has also been reputed to have a broad range of purposes. With very powerful AI models, the user can assist in writing and coding. It does not feature a huge inventory of other non-AI products against which to compete, so it is associated with a much faster technological drive. Moreover, the open-access model from Open AI has attracted a community of developers and enterprises that seek to build on it by extending their solutions. Some of the most riveting spots of warzones Differentiating themselves from Bard, open AI competition challenges Google's monopoly through conversational responses rather than static links. While Google enjoys an impressive 8.5 billion searches per day and steers a very high user trust measurement, Google vs. Open AI is gaining much more ground owing to transparency-related or innovation-related issues. A future of coexistence? Instead of one company overtaking the other, some experts predict that in the future of AI companies, Google and OpenAI will coexist, each excelling in different areas; while Google remains the leader in traditional search and cloud services, OpenAI may dominate applications and specialized tools. Conclusion The competition between Google and OpenAI has turned from a tussle between two companies to a race for pioneering technology in the future of AI companies. How far OpenAI can go beyond Google would depend on its ability to innovate equally fast and win the users' trust. However, as these giants continue to push the boundaries of innovation, the true beneficiaries will be consumers who gain access to smarter and more advanced technology.
New Delhi: Christians should take an in-principle stand on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill as it affects the rights of minorities as enshrined in the Constitution, MPs from the community are learnt to have told the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI). The CBCI, the apex body of Catholics in India, had called a meeting of all Christian MPs in Delhi on December 3. It was attended by around 20 MPs, most of them from opposition parties. Trinamool Congress’s (TMC) parliamentary party leader Derek O’Brien, Congress MPs Hibi Eden, Dean Kuriakose and Anto Antony, and CPI(M) MP John Brittas were among those who attended the meeting, while Union minister George Kurian joined the deliberations later, a source who was present at the meeting told PTI. CBCI president Archbishop Andrews chaired the meeting, which was held after decades. The CBCI, meanwhile, said in a statement that the meeting was an informal Christmas gathering. “The meeting, which took place on December 3, 2024, was called for informal sharing and discussion among Christian MPs from various political parties and the CBCI. The gathering concluded with a Christmas dinner, fostering a spirit of camaraderie and festive cheer,” it said. “The CBCI emphasises that this meeting was not a formal conference or a politically-motivated event, but rather an opportunity for Christian MPs to come together and celebrate the true spirit of Christmas,” it added. An MP who was present at the deliberations, however, questioned why an agenda was circulated if it was not a formal meeting. The meeting’s agenda included the role of Christian MPs in supporting and protecting the community and its rights, increasing attacks and threats against minorities, especially Christians, and the misuse of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) to target Christian institutions. The source said a senior opposition MP suggested that the community leadership should also highlight “positive points, the important role being played by the community today” and “not just be only reactive to negative news”. A suggestion was made to convey to the government and people that three out of four students in Christian educational institutions are, in fact, from different communities. One MP said there is a need to put a stop to “photo ops” and stressed that the community leadership should take a stand to “call out those who are not protecting the Constitution”. Another MP who attended the meeting confirmed that multiple opposition MPs raised strong objections to certain provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, now under the consideration of a joint parliamentary committee (JPC). The Bill, among other things, seeks to change the composition of the Central Waqf Council and Waqf boards to include non-Muslim members. Another MP from Kerala told PTI that the issue of seats for Anglo Indians in the Lok Sabha and 10 state Assemblies being abolished was raised and the matter of cancellation of the FCRA licences of some Christian organisations in recent years was also brought up. “The meeting was held in a cordial atmosphere but the MPs sharply criticised the church leadership’s handling of its relationship with the government since 2014. One MP even suggested that it was getting transactional,” a leader who took part in the deliberations told PTI. By the time Kurian, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, joined the meeting, most of the opposition MPs had spoken, the source said. Two Christian MPs of the BJP were absent. At least two MPs brought up the issue of the Lok Sabha poll results in the Thrissur constituency, where BJP’s Suresh Gopi emerged victorious, the source added.Author's Tranquility Press Presents: "Travis" by Jorjan Jane
Published 5:20 pm Thursday, December 26, 2024 By Jim Gazzolo Last Sunday, the Cowboys traveled to Lafayette to play their annual game against the Ragin Cajuns. It has been a holiday tradition for fans of both teams since Louisiana-Lafayette left the Southland Conference. The two teams have played at least once every season since the 1998-99 campaign. ULL holds the series lead, 63-37. The Cowboys won Sunday’s contest 64-56 in a hard-fought, hard-played game. It wasn’t always pretty, but there was a lot of intensity on both sides. It is the perfect pre-league contest. Excited crowds, cheap travel, local interest. Yet Sunday’s game was the last in the current series, and while both sides have said they want to continue, no contract has been signed. “We have talked to them and hope we can continue to play them,” said McNeese Athletic Director Heath Schroyer. “It makes sense we play them every year.” Maybe the sides can soon sign a new four-year deal for home-and-home contests. That would solve each side’s problem of getting games. Scheduling has been a major problem for several if not most, mid-major programs. It was easy for McNeese to find games before Will Wade hit town, but now nobody is lining up to play a team that has been 36-9 over the last two seasons. Regarding scheduling, the Cowboys have become too good for their own good. During the offseason, Wade’s schedule maker, Brandon Chambers, had difficulty getting games, especially at home. In November, an invitation to the Paradise Jam in St. Thomas of the U.S. Virgin Islands helped. A couple of other solid mid-majors, Santa Clara and North Texas, were willing to sign for home-and-home games that started this fall in Lake Charles. Those are great additions, but staples are what make a good schedule. ULL playing McNeese is a staple. There should be others. It would be nice for fans and players alike from all Louisiana programs if they played each other. The Cowboys should schedule games against UL-Monroe and Louisiana Tech every year. Schroyer would like even more. He would love to see home-and-home games each year between state rivals. He would love to see the Cowboys play LSU, but let’s be honest, that doesn’t happen while Wade still calls McNeese home. Imagine the egg on the Tigers’ faces if they lost that game or it was even close. Louisiana Tech used to play McNeese. The two teams even matched up last year in Ruston during a small event. Tech won that game. There are other good teams in Texas to play as well outside the Southland Conference. Sam Houston State, Texas-San Antonio, and Texas-Arlington come to mind. Those games are all driveable for McNeese fans, who continue to show they will travel to watch their Cowboys. Sunday’s game was the most attended in the Cajundome this year. A total of 2,407 fans showed up, 995 more than for any other ULL home game this season. Last year, when the teams met in Lake Charles, a crowd of 4,307 was in the sold-out Legacy Center. Compare that to the 1,187 who watched the Cajuns host Louisiana Tech this season or the 1,391 who showed up to see the Sun Belt Conference opener last Wednesday against Appalachian State, and you realize it makes dollars and common sense to play local games. Let’s hope all involved in scheduling understand the economic value and community pride that can go with these games. And how much the players love to play in them. “It’s a great rivalry,” McNeese forward Joe Charles said. “Both groups of fans are intense about this game.” Charles should know he played for ULL for three years before transferring to McNeese this year. “They are fun games to play in,” Charles said. They have also been fun to watch. Let’s hope we get that chance again next year in Lake Charles. Jim Gazzolo is a freelance writer who covers McNeese State athletics for the American Press. Email him at jimgazzolo@yahoo.comWest Palm Beach (FL), Dec 1 (AP) President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday threatened 100 per cent tariffs against a bloc of nine nations if they act to undermine the US dollar. His threat was directed at countries in the so-called BRIC alliance, which consists of Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates. Also Read | Bangladesh: ISKCON Claims Arrest of 2 More Monks, Ranganath Das Brahmachari and Chinmoy Krishna Das' Assistant Adipurush Shyamdas Without Warrant Amid Row. Turkey, Azerbaijan and Malaysia have applied to become members and several other countries have expressed interest in joining. While the US dollar is by far the most-used currency in global business and has survived past challenges to its preeminence, members of the alliance and other developing nations say they are fed up with America's dominance of the global financial system. Also Read | Gautam Adani Breaks Silence on US Fraud Charges, Says 'Every Attack Makes Us Stronger, Every Obstacle Becomes Stepping Stone for More Resilient Adani Group'. The dollar represents roughly 58 per cent of the world's foreign exchange reserves, according to the IMF and major commodities like oil are still primarily bought and sold using dollars. The dollar's dominance is threatened, however, with BRICS' growing share of GDP and the alliance's intent to trade in non-dollar currencies — a process known as de-dollarisation. Trump, in a Truth Social post, said: "We require a commitment from these Countries that they will neither create a new BRICS Currency, nor back any other Currency to replace the mighty U.S. Dollar or, they will face 100% Tariffs, and should expect to say goodbye to selling into the wonderful U.S. Economy." At a summit of BRIC nations in October, Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the US of "weaponising" the dollar and described it as a "big mistake." "It's not us who refuse to use the dollar," Putin said at the time. "But if they don't let us work, what can we do? We are forced to search for alternatives." Russia has specifically pushed for the creation of a new payment system that would offer an alternative to the global bank messaging network, SWIFT, and allow Moscow to dodge Western sanctions and trade with partners. Trump said there is "no chance" BRICS will replace the US dollar in global trade and any country that tries to make that happen "should wave goodbye to America." Research shows that the US dollar's role as the primary global reserve currency is not threatened in the near future. An Atlantic Council model that assesses the dollar's place as the primary global reserve currency states the dollar is "secure in the near and medium term" and continues to dominate other currencies. Trump's latest tariff threat comes after he threatened to slap 25 per cent tariffs on everything imported from Mexico and Canada, and an additional 10 per cent tax on goods from China, as a way to force the countries to do more to halt the flow of illegal immigration and drugs into the US. He has since held a call with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, who said Thursday she is confident that a tariff war with the United States can be averted. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau returned home Saturday after meeting Trump, without assurances the president-elect will back away from threatened tariffs on Canada. (AP) (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)Rice 35, South Florida 28
Abu Dhabi [UAE], November 27 (ANI/WAM): The Global Food Security Summit 2024, held during Global Food Week concluded its sessions on Wednesday. The summit brought together 21 ministers and senior officials involved in global food security policymaking, along with leading experts and scientists from around the world. Discussions focused on addressing current challenges, exploring future opportunities to enhance food security, and fostering sustainable and resilient food systems to face future crises. Also Read | Donald Trump Cabinet 2.0: US President-Elect Names Kolkata-Born Doctor-Researcher Jay Bhattacharya To Head Health Research Powerhouse. Organised by the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC), in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, and the Food and Beverage Manufacturers Group as a knowledge partner, the summit shed light on various issues. On Global Hunger, it noted that over 733 million people suffer from hunger worldwide, posing a threat to peace, stability, and human dignity. Also Read | Fake Pregnancy Scam Exposed in Nigeria: Scammers Pose As Medical Professionals, Offer 'Miracle Fertility Treatment' For USD 205; Woman 'Carries' Child For 15 Months. On Islamic World's Progress, the Islamic Organisation for Food Security highlighted governance, sustainability, and resource mobilisation initiatives across its 41 member countries, emphasising the significance of a dedicated Food Security Day for the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). On a focus on Africa, the summit discussed sustainable agri-food systems and highlighted progress in West Africa, where 73 percent of farming households improved their resilience to climate shocks. Key Themes and Recommendations include sustainability as a cornerstone, where participants emphasised sustainability as essential for achieving food security, advocating for efficient resource use, renewable energy in agriculture, and fostering value-added food production. It focussed on women's empowerment where the importance of enhancing women's roles in agriculture was highlighted, recognising their contributions to economic growth and sustainability. It was noted that despite the challenges posed by greenhouse gas emissions, the summit called for adopting clean energy solutions, proposing a six-pillar framework encompassing inclusivity, incentives, data, investments, institutions, and innovation. The summit stressed the need to invest in advanced agricultural technologies and sustainable practices to ensure reliable food supplies and a better future for coming generations. It called for enhanced cooperation along food value chains to address global crises effectively. The summit urged immediate and unified international efforts to create a resilient, equitable global food system, ensuring access to healthy and sustainable food for all. The UAE National Food Security Strategy 2051 was praised for its alignment with global goals, supported by initiatives like the "Nema" platform, which combats food waste and promotes sustainable consumption practices. The summit also acknowledged the UAE's leadership role at COP28, where the nation advanced its vision of eliminating food waste and transforming traditional food systems. By convening the first-ever Global Food Security Summit, the UAE reaffirmed its commitment to building sustainable food systems, setting an example for collective action towards a future free of food waste. (ANI/WAM) (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)A fundraising ball with roots dating back to before statehood set a record last weekend, bringing in more than $1 million for STEM education. The Montezuma Ball, which started more than 100 years ago as the New Mexico Territorial Fair, raised money this year for R4Creating, a Rio Rancho company that supports organizations to increase science, technology, engineering and math programs for students, such as robotics teams.