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jili369 real money philippines US President-elect Donald Trump on Monday threatened those holding hostages in the Middle East with unprecedented American firepower if they are not released by the time he enters office on January 20. Trump first made a similar threat as a presidential candidate at the Republican National Convention in July, but the latest warning posted on Truth Social came two days after Hamas released a propaganda video showing American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander pleading with the president-elect to secure his release. The statement also came hours after the IDF revealed that another American-Israeli hostage — Omer Neutra — was killed during Hamas’s October 7 onslaught and that his body is being held in Gaza. Neutra had been thought to be alive, in captivity. “Everybody is talking about the hostages who are being held so violently, inhumanely, and against the will of the entire World, in the Middle East – But it’s all talk and no action!” Trump wrote on Truth Social, without mentioning Israel or the Palestinian terror group by name. “Please let this TRUTH serve to represent that if the hostages are not released prior to January 20, 2025, the date that I proudly assume Office as President of the United States, there will be ALL HELL TO PAY in the Middle East, and for those in charge who perpetrated these atrocities against Humanity,” he continued. “Those responsible will be hit harder than anybody has been hit in the long and storied History of the United States of America. RELEASE THE HOSTAGES NOW!” Trump added. He called for the hostages’ release several times throughout his presidential campaign, but also made a point of insisting that most of the hostages are no longer alive. Accordingly, he was reportedly caught off guard when President Isaac Herzog told him in a call late last month that Israeli intelligence assesses that half of the hostages still in Gaza are alive. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s wife Sara said she raised the plight of the hostages during her dinner on Sunday night with Trump at the president-elect’s golf resort in Florida. The outgoing administration is still working to secure a deal before January 20 and US President Joe Biden met with the families of the remaining American hostages last month in the Oval Office. “I don’t care if Trump gets all the credit as long as they come back home,” Biden told the families during the meeting, according to one of the family members in the room. After securing a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah last week, Biden said he would launch another effort to secure a similar deal in Gaza, by leaning on Turkey, Qatar, and Egypt, which all have ties with Hamas, in order to coax the terror group into a deal. The topic was slated to be discussed when a Hamas delegation held meetings in Cairo on Monday. But White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said that there was no update to offer regarding the efforts to secure a hostage release and ceasefire deal in Gaza. Kirby said during a Monday press briefing that Hamas remains “the main stumbling block.” Arab mediators have held a different assessment, viewing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the main obstacle, given his continued refusal to permanently end the war and withdraw all IDF forces from Gaza in exchange for the release of all remaining hostages. Successive polls have suggested that the majority of the Israeli public is in favor of this trade-off, but Netanyahu is beholden to far-right coalition partners who have rejected it outright, as they seek to re-establish settlements in Gaza and permanently occupy the Strip. Hardline critics of such a deal have argued that it would allow Hamas to regroup, while Israel’s security establishment has retorted that the IDF can return to Gaza if need be. Kirby said Monday that Hamas should now feel isolated, following the ceasefire deal in Lebanon, and that its leaders should agree to a deal to end the war. Later Monday, Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer was scheduled to meet at the State Department with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said Blinken planned to raise ongoing efforts to secure a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza in addition to pressing Israel to advance a viable plan for the post-war management of Gaza. The US has long expressed frustration with Netanyahu over the latter issue, since, for months, the premier refused to discuss the matter at all. In November, Netanyahu said he had directed the IDF to come up with a plan for boxing out Hamas from the distribution of humanitarian aid, but Washington and Israel’s Arab allies have warned that this goal is impossible as long as Israel continues to refuse the involvement of a reformed Palestinian Authority, given that they do not see any other viable option in Gaza capable of filling any vacuum left by Hamas. The family of Omer Neutra, the American-Israeli hostage whose death was announced by Israel on Monday, said words alone would not bring them comfort and called on the leaders of Israel and the United States to act to bring home the remaining hostages. “In the 423 days since October 7, we expected our leaders to demonstrate the same courage displayed so bravely by Omer and rise to the occasion on behalf of those who were killed and kidnapped, just as our beloved Omer showed until the very end,” Omer’s parents Ronen and Orna and brother Daniel said in a joint statement, expressing their gratitude for the support they have received around the world during their struggle. “Sadly, time has run out to bring Omer home alive and words alone have no power to comfort. Leadership will only be revealed in actions and results going forward. We call upon the Israeli government to work with President Biden and President-elect Trump, to use all of their leverage and resources to return all 101 hostages — living and the deceased — to their families as soon as possible,” they added. In his own statement responding to the news, Biden said was “devastated and outraged.” “A Long Island native, Omer planned to return to the United States for college. He dreamed of dedicating himself to building peace,” the president said. He recalled meeting Omer’s parents last month at the White House where they again shared their story. “They told me how Omer’s grandparents were Holocaust survivors and how their family’s strength and resilience has been carried through the generations,” Biden said. “To all the families of those still held hostage: We see you. We are with you. And I will not stop working to bring your loved ones back home where they belong,” Biden pledged. Edan Alexander, Sagui Dekel-Chen and Keith Siegel are the last remaining American hostages believed to still be alive. The bodies of four other Americans — Neutra, Judith Weinstein, Gadi Haggai and Itay Chen — are still being held in Gaza.

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Millions of Americans consume synthetic dyes every day, often without realizing it. These additives have been linked to troubling health risks. The documentary “To Dye For,” premiering Jan. 10 at the Brewery Arts Center, reveals the reality behind these unregulated dyes. Presented by Western Nevada College Foundation and the Brewery Arts Center, To Dye For explores the quiet damage caused by synthetic dyes through personal stories and expert insights, including research and experiences by Western Nevada College professor Rebecca Bevans. “We commend Dr. Bevans for her dedication to educating parents about the dangers of food dyes and celebrate the release of this documentary as a powerful tool to share that message,” said WNC President J. Kyle Dalpe. Filmmakers Brandon and Whitney Cawood expose the harm of synthetic dyes in “underregulated” foods and products that are consumed daily. One of the main sources in the film is Bevans, who has researched the troubling issue over the past decade. “This project began as a deeply personal journey,” Brandon said. “My spouse and I are first-time filmmakers, and we decided to make this documentary after discovering that our child had a life-altering sensitivity to synthetic dyes. Watching how these dyes impacted our child, we felt compelled to uncover the bigger picture: Why are synthetic dyes so widely used, and what are their effects on children and families like ours?” In 2013, Bevans became impassioned about the harm of synthetic food dyes after her son, Alex (also in the documentary), suffered neurobehavioral issues caused by synthetic food dyes. Since then, the harms of food dyes have escalated into a lifetime crusade. In 2016, she delivered a TEDx talk on the topic and it has been watched nearly a half-million times. She also was a source for a Forbes Magazine article on the dangers of food dyes. Bevans was the first person the Cawoods interviewed for the project. “In the world of synthetic dye awareness, her TEDx Talk has had a profound impact on thousands of lives. Her contribution to the film is invaluable. She introduced us to Lisa Lefferts, whose involvement was crucial to the film's success,” he said. Brandon said that the research and stories that filmmakers uncovered were staggering. “Synthetic food dyes are linked to behavioral issues, attention challenges, and even cancer,” he said. “We also learned how unregulated these additives are in the U.S. compared to other countries. What stood out most were the personal stories — families like ours who experienced significant life changes once they removed these dyes from their diets.” Doors open at 5 p.m., with seating at 5:30 p.m. Bevans and her son will provide an introduction to the documentary at 5:45 p.m., with the film to follow at 6 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the WNC Foundation for Bevan's psychology students and the Brewery Arts Center. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at breweryarts.org/events. Tesla Start students recognized The Tesla Cohort was honored with a certification ceremony Dec. 12 in the Donald W. Reynolds Center for Technology. Thirteen workers from Tesla succeeded in Manufacturing Technician and Mechatronics Foundation training at WNC during fall semester. These students took the equivalent of 25 credits in 16 weeks to complete their training. That's comparable to completing one year of higher education in one semester. Tesla Start program students Nestor Aguirre Alba, Christopher Bacon, Aidan Crossman, Hans Hammar, Antonio Ibarra, Clayton Macias, Justin Mckenzie, Jesus Nunez-Castellon, Daniel Tapia, Michael Torbitt, Acer Valdez, Vishal Vasistha and Juan Duprey were recognized for earning Smart Automation Certification Alliance certifications during the ceremony. Students and their corresponding certifications are: • Aguirre Alba, SACA Electrical Systems, SACA Basic • Bacon, SACA Motor Control, SACA Basic, SACA Advanced • Crossman, SACA Electrical Systems, SACA Basic • Hammar, SACA Electrical Systems, SACA Basic • Ibarra, SACA Basic • Macias, SACA Basic • Mckenzie, SACA Basic • Nunez-Castellon, SACA Electrical Systems, SACRA PLC1, SACA Electrical Installation, SACA Basic, SACA Advanced • Tapia, SACA Electrical Systems, SACA Pneumatics, SACA Basic • Torbitt, SACA Electrical Systems, SACA Basic • Valdez, SACA Electrical Systems, SACA Mechanical Power, SACA Basic • Vasistha, SACA Electrical Systems, SACA Basic • Duprey, SACA Basic To learn more about WNC’s Advanced Manufacturing program, phone Matthew Anderson at 775-445-3292 or email matthew.anderson@wnc.edu . Nurses spread holiday cheer at nursing facility WNC’s chapter of the National Student Nurses’ Association participated in Adopt a Senior for Christmas at the Ormsby Post Acute Rehab skilled nursing facility. Gifts were collected from the college community and the NSNA members delivered them to the seniors on Dec. 12 for the seniors’ Christmas party. Register for spring semester Spring semester starts Tuesday, Jan. 21. For a list of classes, meeting times and instructional formats, go to wnc.edu/class-schedule. For three weeks of accelerated learning, students can choose from History 290 (Roaring 20s) and Information Systems 101 (learn essential technical skills). These classes start Dec. 30 and end Jan. 17. For information on becoming a student at WNC, phone 775-445-3277 or go to wnc.edu/starthere. To receive academic advice, phone 775-445-3267 or book an appointment at wnc.edu/advising.

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Washington — President-elect Donald Trump said Republicans will try to end the decades-long ritual of changing the clocks twice a year, saying the GOP will push to eliminate daylight saving time. "The Republican Party will use its best efforts to eliminate Daylight Saving Time, which has a small but strong constituency, but shouldn't! Daylight Saving Time is inconvenient, and very costly to our Nation," Trump wrote on Truth Social on Friday. Though Trump in the past has supported making daylight saving time permanent — that is, keeping clocks shifted one hour ahead, which happens in the spring — his latest comment called for daylight saving time to be eliminated. Daylight saving time ends in the fall when clocks turn back one hour. CBS News has reached out to his spokesperson for clarification. Congress enacted daylight saving time in 1918 to add additional daylight hours and help conserve energy during World War I. It was implemented again during World War II. In 1973, Congress briefly made daylight saving time permanent, but reversed course just months later after public opinion soured on the experiment. The current practice of starting daylight saving time on the second Sunday in March and ending it on the first Sunday in April was enacted under President George W. Bush. Ending the biannual ritual would require congressional approval. The Senate passed the Sunshine Protection Act in March 2022 that would have made daylight saving time permanent the next year. But the bill was never taken up in the House. In October, Sen. Marco Rubio, a Florida Republican who is Trump's pick to lead the State Department, and Sen. Edward Markey, an Oregon Democrat, called on Congress to pass the legislation. Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, who Trump has tapped to lead the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency, also recently commented on the clock changes, with Musk calling it "annoying" and Ramaswamy saying it's "inefficient." Daylight Saving Time Donald Trump Caitlin Yilek is a politics reporter at CBSNews.com, based in Washington, D.C. She previously worked for the Washington Examiner and The Hill, and was a member of the 2022 Paul Miller Washington Reporting Fellowship with the National Press Foundation.Tesco plans to open 150 new convenience stores creating 2,000 new jobsThe Lagos State Chapter of the All oProgressives Congress has announced that elections would be held in the 20 Local Government and 37 Council Development Areas across the state, come 2025. According to a statement credited to the state chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, the state chapter deemed it fit to announce plans to organise elections into offices at the LG and LCDA levels, having been inundated by the media, party members and other stakeholders on information about the conduct of the forthcoming Local Government elections. Ojelabi’s statement noted that stakeholders were keen to know whether elections would be held in the 37 Local Council Development Areas – LCDAs or not. ‘It has become expedient to clear the air on the needless and distractive speculation. “We wish to inform all and sundry that the Local Government elections will be held across the state in the 20 Local Government Councils and the 37 Local Council Development Areas in the year 2025”. He announced. He also said: “Since their creation, the Local Council Development Areas have not only been the closest to the grassroots but also brought the desired developments across the state. Ojelabi explained that the party has observed with keen interest the recent debates on the desirability of the existence of the LCDAs and the need to hold elections in their political offices. He said: “Our position as a progressive party is that we cannot discountenance the contributions of the LCDAs to the overall political and socio-economic development of the state.” He also noted that the LCDAs have complimented the other two tiers of government in areas like road, drainage and market construction, school and housing projects, primary education and health facilities and various social service interventions. Ojelabi added that various collaborative efforts with the state government on refuse disposal, dand rain clearing are also pointers to their relevance” He said the APC as a progressive party “cannot discountenance the contributions of the LCDAs to the overall political and socio-economic development of the state.”