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Elegance and high technology in a single device . TECNO Philippines is thrilled to announce Pia Wurtzbach, Miss Universe 2015 and globally celebrated Filipina icon, as the brand ambassador for its highly anticipated PHANTOM V FLIP 2 5G in its media launch event on December 5, 2024. Known for her elegance, confidence, and ability to inspire, Pia Wurtzbach perfectly reflects TECNO’s vision of empowering users with technology that complements their dynamic lifestyles. As a leading figure in fashion and innovation, she represents the modern, aspirational audience that PHANTOM V FLIP 2 5G is designed for—bold, stylish, and always on the move. The PHANTOM V FLIP 2 5G features an industry-leading 3.64’’ ultra-large external screen that brings unmatched convenience to users. Whether it’s checking notifications, replying to messages, or snapping stunning selfies, this outer display transforms the phone into an essential tool for busy, style-conscious individuals. “I’m thrilled to collaborate with TECNO as the ambassador for the PHANTOM V FLIP 2 5G,” Pia Wurtzbach said. “The ultra-large external screen is a feature I absolutely love—Whether it’s checking updates, capturing the perfect shot, or staying connected, the convenience and elegance of this phone truly match my lifestyle. It empowers users to do more, express more, and live life on their terms.” With Pia leading the campaign, TECNO aims to showcase how the PHANTOM V FLIP 2 5G combines technology and fashion into a single powerhouse device. Her endorsement strengthens the PHANTOM V FLIP 2 5G’s positioning as the ultimate lifestyle accessory for modern individuals who value convenience, elegance, and self-expression. Pia’s association with the PHANTOM V FLIP 2 5G amplifies its appeal as more than just a smartphone; it’s a lifestyle statement. TECNO Philippines invites everyone to celebrate this momentous partnership and experience the PHANTOM V FLIP 2 5G. Follow @tecnomobileph Instagram and join the PHANTOM V FLIP 2 IG activity to have chance to win a PHANTOM V Flip 2 5G in this Christmas! Being business-savvy should be fun, attainable and A+. BMPlus is BusinessMirror's digital arm with practical tips & success stories for aspiring and thriving millennial entrepreneurs.The city’s fleet of 74 school buses serve 1,300 special education students. Parents can track their location in real time and are notified when children get on and off. Quieter than diesel buses and less polluting, they are expected to prevent 25,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions each year. The local utility installed a new transformer and 171 feet of underground infrastructure where the buses park. Using “vehicle-to-grid” technology, bidirectional chargers on the new buses send energy back to California’s grid, supplying electricity that can power up to 400 homes. Electric school bus startup Zum manages the fleet for $11.2 million a year, half of which is funded by federal, state, and private grants. A 2023 state law says all new or leased school buses must be zero-emissions as of 2035. Sources: KQED , CBS News , Electrek Over half the women in the Amazonas region report having experienced violence from their partner or husband. The Nuwa Senchi project – whose name means “strong woman” in the Awajún Indigenous language – brings psychologists to remote areas that are hard to access and where communities are often scattered. They offer local women psychological services and “dignity kits” equipped with hygiene supplies and information about rights and resources. After attending a workshop, one participant said she felt more comfortable speaking out: “We know our rights and are more willing to respond.” Funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development and UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, the initiative has also trained community leaders on preventing violence against women. Source: UNFPA Greece is home to 60% of the world’s Caretta caretta sea turtle nests. Conservationists began tracking hatchlings, once on the verge of extinction, 25 years ago. Now those same turtles are reappearing to nest in the habitat where they were born. Over 1,200 nests were recorded this year on the island of Zakynthos, one of the most important nesting grounds in the Mediterranean and the site of a marine park founded three decades ago. Across Greece, annual nesting numbers have risen to over 10,000 since 2023, from about 5,000 to 7,000. That trend is mirrored to a degree across the Mediterranean. The success comes following 25 years of conservation measures, including preserving vital beach habitats from threats such as speedboats and tourism. Sea turtles are one of the oldest living species on the planet, dating back over 100 million years. Source: The Guardian In addition to housing over a million books, the Doha library is home to over 235,000 historic manuscripts, books, maps, globes, and other items of cultural importance. These sorts of materials have long been held privately among families or in mosques, said Tan Huism, executive director of the Qatar National Library, which opened in 2018. In collaboration with Interpol and the International Federation of Library Associations, the library helps prevent illegal trafficking of valuable items. In 2022, the team helped recuperate nearly a dozen manuscripts stolen from Afghanistan. “In a museum you get a curator telling a story,” said the building’s architect, Rem Koolhaas. “But in a library, you create your own narrative. The material in the Heritage Library is of such a caliber that it could be considered works of art, so this really makes this building both a museum and a library.” Source: The New York Times In a country where two-thirds of the food and three-quarters of the livestock feed are imported, food also makes up 40% of the waste Japan incinerates. The Japan Food Ecology Center in Sagamihara has pioneered another approach: fermenting 40 metric tons (44 tons) of scraps a day into nutrition for pigs. The center receives food waste from hundreds of supermarkets and food manufacturers, charging less than facilities that incinerate. The food passes through a metal detector and is inspected by workers to avoid any contamination. Then it is liquefied, sterilized, and sent to huge tanks where lactic acid begins the fermentation process. The result is half as expensive as conventional feed and lasts unrefrigerated for 10 days. At the center, scraps that are not suitable for livestock feed – with high fat or salt content – are fermented, and an electric conversion generator turns the methane into electricity. Source: BBC
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This article contains reference to alleged sexual assault. Almost five decades since the alleged murder of two Melbourne women in their home, a suspect in the investigation has touched down in Australia. Perry Kouroumblis landed in Melbourne late on Tuesday night after being extradited from Italy, marking the first time in about eight years he has stepped foot on Australian soil. Police said they expected to interview him on Wednesday and he was expected to face Melbourne Magistrates' Court later in the day. Man arrested as part of investigation into 'Easey Street murders' almost 50 years later He was arrested at Rome's Leonardo Da Vinci Airport in September in connection to the alleged killing of Suzanne Armstrong, 28, and Susan Bartlett, 27, in January 1977. Dubbed the "Easey Street murders", the friends were found dead with more than two dozen stab wounds in their home on Easey Street in Collingwood in Melbourne's inner north. Bartlett's 16-month-old son Gregory was found unharmed in his cot. The 65-year-old Kouroumblis was filmed by 7 News as he flew back to Melbourne on a Qatar Airways flight flanked by Victoria Police officers. Victoria Police had issued an INTERPOL red notice alert for Kouroumblis on two charges of murder and one of rape. However, the Greek-Australian dual national was not able to be arrested in Greece due to a 20-year statute of limitation on the initiation of murder charges. Following his arrest, he told Italian authorities he was "happy" to be extradited and his lawyer said he was prepared to face trial but that a judge will have final sign-off. Source: Supplied / Victoria Police The suspect will be charged with two counts of murder and one count of rape during his court appearance. Kouroumblis has maintained his innocence. Armstrong and Bartlett were last seen alive on 10 January 10 1977, and their bodies were found three days later. Victoria Police chief commissioner Shane Patton said advances in technology, investigative techniques and retracing statements had contributed to the breakthrough in Victoria's "most serious cold case and longest cold case" ever solved. "There is simply no expiry date on crimes that are as brutal as this," he said. The force offered a $1 million reward in 2017 to catch those responsible. The women went to school together at Benalla in Victoria's north, and their families said their deaths changed many lives "irrevocably". If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732, or visit 1800RESPECT.org.au . In an emergency, call 000.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD will ring in 2025 with a new superintendent. Trustees unanimously approved Dec. 2 the hiring of longtime educator Jerry Hollingsworth as the northwest Fort Worth and Tarrant County school district’s next superintendent. He officially starts leading the district Jan. 1. He was given a two-year contract. “My family and I are honored to have the opportunity to serve the students, staff and families of Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD and get involved in the community,” Hollingsworth said in a statement. “We have already received such a warm welcome and we look forward to calling EMS ISD our home.” Hollingsworth’s hiring came after a state mandated 21-day waiting period that ended Nov. 25. The school board named Hollingsworth as lone finalist for superintendent on Nov. 4. Hollingsworth will earn an annual salary of $315,000, according to his contract. Get essential daily news for the Fort Worth area. Sign up for insightful, in-depth stories — completely free. Hollingsworth will succeed retiring Superintendent Jim Chadwell , who is leaving education after more than 30 years, nearly half of which he spent leading Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD. The two leaders will work together during a transition period. “Dr. Hollingsworth has a proven track record as a collaborative leader focused on building culture that supports student growth and achievement, staff resources and well-being, and opportunities for family engagement,” school board President Marilyn Tolbert said in November. Chadwell will become superintendent emeritus Jan. 1 and assist Hollingsworth during the first month of his superintendency. Chadwell will retire Jan. 31. Hollingsworth has led Waxahachie ISD, about an hour south of Fort Worth, since 2021. He previously was superintendent of Bandera ISD near San Antonio for three years. The incoming superintendent started his more than three-decades-long career in education as a U.S. government and Spanish teacher in Tarrant County’s Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD. He later moved into campus and district administrator positions in Grapevine-Colleyville ISD. Hollingsworth earned his bachelor’s degree from Texas Christian University and later received his master’s and doctorate degrees from the University of North Texas. Jacob Sanchez is a senior education reporter for the Fort Worth Report. Contact him at jacob.sanchez@fortworthreport.org or @_jacob_sanchez . At the Fort Worth Report, news decisions are made independently of our board members and financial supporters. Read more about our editorial independence policy here . Triple your impact today! It’s # GivingTuesday ! Today only, all donations to our nonprofit newsroom will be TRIPLED. Don’t miss this opportunity to support trusted local news—this match ends at 11:59 PM! 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State Rep Announces Switch From Democrat To Republican Party