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Terry Bradshaw was left laughing heartily as Tom Brady jokingly impersonated Bill Belichick on 'FOX NFL Sunday'. Belichick, who is often hailed as the greatest coach in NFL history, has won six Super Bowl titles during his two-decade tenure with the New England Patriots , where he worked closely with Brady. However, his reputation took a hit after Brady's move to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ; the Pats recorded 29-31 with no playoff victories from 2020-23, and their offense struggled. Consequently, the 72-year-old resigned from his position with the AFC East franchise after 24 seasons. NFL legend Rob Gronkowski's staggering net worth after huge investment discovery Georgia HC Kirby Smart chokes up, walks away from Gunner Stockton interview Currently, Belichick is considering a return to coaching after interviewing with North Carolina, indicating his willingness to venture into college football. During a segment on Sunday, alongside Julian Edelman and Rob Gronkowski, Brady discussed the possibility of Belichick continuing his career in college. The former quarterback expressed skepticism about Belichick's transition to the college scene. When asked if they could envision Belichick coaching in college, Brady responded: "No" - followed by Edelman's emphatic: "Absolutely not." Brady commended Belichick's coaching acumen and his accomplishments in the NFL but questioned whether his former coach could handle recruiting prospects to a program. The seven-time Super Bowl champion then hilariously imitated Belichick, leaving Michael Strahan, Howie Long, and Bradshaw in fits of laughter. "Listen, you really wanna come here?" Brady quipped in his best Belichick voice. "We don't really want you anyway. I guess you can come, we'll figure out if you can play." His impersonation sent the studio into fits of laughter, with Bradshaw nearly falling off his chair. The Steelers icon, a four-time Super Bowl champ, has great admiration for Belichick but couldn't contain his amusement at Brady's performance. Brady joined the FOX's team in the studio before calling the Rams-Bills game at SoFi Stadium with Kevin Burkhardt. Despite some initial struggles in the commentary booth after inking a massive 10-year, $375 million contract, Brady shone on set with the regulars. His appearance contributed to the show's light-hearted vibe, which often sees Bradshaw and Strahan sparring humorously. Lately, Bradshaw himself has been a hot topic among NFL fans for his broadcast gaffes, including mixing up facts and offering controversial opinions. Want to watch more live sports? Peacock has your favorite sports, shows, and more all in one place. Peacock offers plans starting at $7.99 so you can stream live sports like NFL, Premier League, and Big Ten Football.
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Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) [India], December 15 (ANI): TDP MP Kesineni Sivanadh (Chinni) donated 10 drones to the NTR District Police as part of an initiative to enhance policing through technology. The donation was part of a larger effort, with additional drones contributed by philanthropists. The drones were distributed at a ceremony held at the Police Command Control, attended by Police Commissioner SV Rajasekhar Babu and other dignitaries. Also Read | Anura Kumara Dissanayake's India Trip: In First Foreign Visit After Assuming Office, Sri Lankan President Lands in Delhi, Will Hold Bilateral With PM Narendra Modi (Watch Video). According to an official statement, "MP Kesineni Sivanadh (Chinni) donated 10 drones to NTR District Police. An additional 14 drones were donated by other philanthropists. A drone distribution program was organized today at the Police Command Control under the leadership of Police Commissioner S.V. Rajasekhar Babu, IPS, for all police stations within the NTR Police Commissionerate." "Speaking on the occasion, the Police Commissioner emphasized that NTR District Police is set to become a milestone in India by introducing the innovative 'Cloud Patrolling' concept. This initiative involves significant effort, contributions from philanthropists, and a strong commitment to enhancing policing standards," the statement added. Also Read | EVM Tampering Row: Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah Tells Congress To Accept Poll Results, Stop Whinging About Electronic Voting Machines. The release further mentioned, "He recalled the Chief Minister's vision for making Andhra Pradesh the 'Drone Capital of India' and integrating drone technology into policing for better surveillance, crime prevention, and disaster management." Speaking on drone applications in policing, the statement said, "Cloud Patrolling: Drones autonomously patrol designated areas and capture high-resolution images and videos. They act as 'virtual beat constables' by continuously monitoring sensitive zones." Further, the statement added, "Automatic Drone Surveillance: Drones follow pre-assigned GPS waypoints, monitoring large areas for security and environmental surveys. Eve-teasing Surveillance: Drones monitor schools and colleges to prevent eve-teasing incidents. Disaster Management: During floods, drones helped locate stranded individuals, assess damages, and guide rescue teams safely. Traffic Management: Drones regulate traffic by monitoring busy junctions, reducing congestion through real-time surveillance. Crime Scene Monitoring: Drones capture aerial views of crime scenes, assisting in evidence collection and investigations." "Search Operations: Drones are used to locate missing persons and suspects in crowded and remote areas. Narcotics Surveillance: Drones identify areas where illegal activities like drug consumption and sale occur. Sand Mining Surveillance: Drones monitor sand stockyards, checkpoints, and illegal sand transport routes. Crowd Management: Drones ensure safety during public gatherings and festivals by monitoring crowds for potential disturbances," the statement added. Additionally, it noted, "Target Tracking: Drones can track suspicious vehicles and individuals, providing real-time updates to authorities." According to the official release," MP Kesineni Sivanadh has donated 10 drones, while Kudravelli Venkata Narasayya contributed 2 drones. K Pavan Kumar and Raja from Vatsavai each donated 1 drone. Additionally, three donors from Jaggayyapet collectively donated 3 drones, and several other donors contributed a total of 10 drones." Citing MLA Gadde Ramamohan, the statement read,expressed happiness over the use of drones to combat crime, especially to address issues like drug abuse in the constituency. He announced donating one drone on behalf of his team. Further citing MLA Bonda Uma Maheswara Rao, the statement added, "He appreciated the Commissioner for reducing the crime rate and requested focused surveillance in crime-prone areas like Singh Nagar and Kandrika. He announced donating two drones." "He urged for measures to reduce traffic congestion in the city and announced donating four drones for police stations in his constituency." Municipal Commissioner Dhyan Chand highlighted the use of drones in monitoring mosquito control measures and waste management in the city, the statement quoted. As per the statement, MLA Vasantha Krishna Prasad further expressed support for the initiative. Citing MP Kesineni Sivanadh, the statement read, "He expressed pride in transforming Vijayawada into a 'Drone City' and assured continued support for the police and city development." Additionally, the statement added, "Drone Training for Women Police: Over 500 women police secretaries are being trained in drone piloting, with 100 already certified. This initiative enhances policing efficiency while promoting women's empowerment in the police force." The event concluded with the ceremonial distribution of drones to 28 police stations by the Police Commissioner and the MP. All donors were honored with traditional shawls in appreciation of their contributions, the statement stated. (ANI) (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passes away at 73
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A programmable AC booster fan that'll help warm those rooms that are significantly cooler than the rest of the house. It's meant to be mounted on existing floor or wall registers and will help increase airflow from your HVAC. Promising review: "My bedroom sits above the garage and has three exterior walls. It's an older home, so I question the insulation. The room has been unbearable in the extreme winter and the extreme summer. These vents have been such a huge game changer now that the temperature is cold. The room used to be unbearable to wake up in or just to go into because it would be so cold. I bought two of these for the room and it has made a difference in this room. I can get out of bed without dreading how cold it's going to be. I highly recommend these if you have a room that the HVAC system just doesn't seem to do its part in." — Cat Get it from Amazon for $59.99 (available in two colors and sizes). 3. Some restorative wipes because snow and cold winds have left your front door and shutters looking cloudy and grimy. These wipes are saturated with a solution that revives oxidized, faded, and sun-damaged surfaces bumpers, siding, mailboxes, grills, garden tools, painted surfaces, and more. Promising review: "My metal barstools were left on the balcony all winter because of a surprise three-day blizzard. After being buried in snow all winter, I thought for sure I would have to throw them out when I saw them in the spring. Looking at them now after using the product, no one would suspect that they weren’t new ones! " — Mom@home Get five wipes from Amazon for $12.97 . 4. A WD-40 pen (A pen! Genius!) to enjoy the squeak-quieting, hinge-lubricating, rust-preventing powers that you know and love from traditional WD-40 but in an easy-to-maneuver precise pen tip. Promising review: "I bought some years ago and I’ve used them in my work, keeping my rotary tools nice and easy to use. I gave my husband one (he worked for a utility company), and he was really impressed with what the pen could do with such a nice applicator. Nice and precise without an overspray. I also have a large dumpster for my business, and sometimes, in the winter, the lock freezes up, so I always have one in my pocket when I take the trash out in the winter . One day I caught the garbage trucks d the driver having problems with it. I said hold on, ran back inside, and came out with one of the pens. Presto! No problem at all. He was so impressed that I gave him mine to make his life easier. The. My last one ran out, and I didn’t find the one for years. Needless to say, I’m so grateful I found these on Amazon. I also gave one to my contractor friend who was grateful for the gift too. You need to get these!" — Char Behrens Get a three-pack from Amazon for $14.99 . 5. A KitchenAid attachment organizer if you plan to do a lot of baking this season but your shallow cabinets don't have room to hold all the add-ons you've purchased for your stand mixer. Take advantage of vertical space and store them under your cabinets and within reach! 3D Home Solution is a small biz based in Frisco, Texas that makes really genius home organizers. Promising review: "Just what I didn’t know I needed! My attachments didn’t have a good home. The whisk is too fat for my drawers, but I wanted to keep them together and near the mixer, so they just sat on a shelf. Now they have a home, and they’re not blocking the canisters on the shelf!" — Noora Get it from 3D Home Solution on Etsy for $11 (available in three colors). 6. A plush, self-warming pet bed so your pets can stay nice and toasty all season, thanks to the mylar insulation. (Reviewers with hairless cats say it's great for keeping their naked bbs cozy and warm.) Promising review: " My room gets incredibly cold during the day in the winter, so I've been looking for some form of self-heating cat bed to make sure my cat doesn't get too cold when I'm not home. I never liked the ones that needed to be turned on or plugged in since I needed them to be working when I was not home, and that felt like both a burn risk for my cat and a fire risk for my house. I landed on this bed as a compromise. I was worried my cat wouldn't go anywhere near it since she'd always loved a single ratty box from my storage closet more than anything I had gotten her before, but I decided to take the risk. Let me tell you, while she wouldn't go anywhere near it last night, I woke up this morning to find her curled up in it, and she has not budged all day. The only time she got up was to get a drink of water before crawling straight back in, but I felt the cushion and it's definitely radiating more heat than just a normal blanket. I'm pretty sure her smile says it all. Definitely worth the price for peace of mind that my cat's comfy and my house isn't going to burn down. " — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $23.88 . Check out BuzzFeed editor Jenae Sitzes ’s Aspen self-warming pet bed review for more deets! 7. A window insulator kit for keeping you warm *and* saving you money on your heating bills. The clear film shrinks to create an airtight lining to prevent drafts and heat loss. Promising review: "I buy this every winter, and it makes a BIG difference ! We have super-thin windows, and this works like a charm to stop 80% of the cold drafts. I find I can sit right next to the window without a problem after installing them. It's easy to install and looks invisible after you apply heat with a hair dryer. No one will be able to tell there's a film, and it'll look completely transparent after you apply heat. It was so satisfying to see the wrinkles disappear! It looks great, works great, and will save you energy! Win-win-win! " — Raymond Get a 10-window kit from Amazon for $23.80 (also available in a 5-window kit). 8. And a self-adhesive seal strip that'll soundproof a room while adding much-need insulation from drafts. You'll get two seals (totaling 16 feet) that are 9 millimeters thick. Promising review : "As a queer household we usually embrace anything not straight; we are highly open-minded and accepting. HOWEVER our crooked doorframes are the exception. Seeing our house is older than the concept of building codes and built by someone who apparently didn't believe in 'measure twice cut once' we were happy to find a cheap solution to the straight-up breezes in our kitchen! Severely cut down on the amount of wind coming through and improved the temperature in the mudroom in a matter of minutes! " — bitandbridle Get it from Amazon for $6.97+ (available in four colors). 9. A pack of stain-removing pads because I can't blame your pup for not wanting to go potty when it's negative degrees outside. These can handle your pet's occasional accidents (and yours, too!). Just lay them over the spot, give 'em a stomp to activate their cleaning powders, and watch the stain disappear — no bulky carpet steamer necessary! Promising review: "My dog hasn't had carpeting before and since we moved and she has access to two carpeted bedrooms, she has apparently decided those are way better than her potty pad in the kitchen. Keeping her on a schedule and using gates helps, but our currently never-ending Minnesota winter does not. These were great for a mix of cleaning up old spots I hadn't noticed in the second bedroom and picking up fresh accidents like this morning when she hopped out of bed while I was still sleeping. I love how easy they are, don't have to get down on my knees to clean up. It's amazing to stomp and see the yellow soak up immediately. The stomping is kind of fun, too." — K. Affeldt Get a pack of 20 from Amazon for $23.43 . 10. A miniature portable space heater to warm your frozen fingers and toes. It stands 10 inches tall and pumps out enough heat to warm a 300-square-foot room. It has three quiet fan settings, a bunch of different heat settings, a carrying handle, a cool-touch exterior, and overheat protection (for safety reasons!) Promising review: "Perfect quiet little heater. Exactly as described. My husband uses it daily and says this may be his favorite gift — ever. LOL. It's portable, gives off a good amount of heat, and it's nice and quiet. He uses it in the bathroom after a shower, under the desk while working from home , and anywhere else he needs warmth. He's been using it daily for about three months and loves it." — Amazon Customer Get it on Amazon for $31.44+ (available in two styles). 11. Or a 3-in-1 air purifier, heater, and fan if you're trying to heat a larger room. It silently filters the air, grabbing allergens, smoke, cooking odors, and more! And it looks so sleek and stylish that you won't mind it sitting out in the open. Promising review: "Everything you need in one product. I don’t have space in my apartment for multiple types of devices, so this was a great option for me. I’ve been very happy with it so far!" — Nancy Get it from Amazon for $299.99+ (available in two sizes). 12. Some outdoor faucet covers so you can help prevent a potentially costly situation involving frozen or burst pipes. Ouch! Promising review: "We bought these to cover our outdoor faucets in lieu of the styrofoam option. Not only are they super easy to install, but they worked perfectly and withstood anything the winter weather threw at us." — Carissa Eaton Get a four-pack for $17.99 . 13. A desk-friendly HappyLight sunlamp for the upcoming months of what feels like approximately five hours of sunlight — all of which are spent in an office at a desk 😩 This light may help boost your mood and improve your sleep, which could lead to an increase in energy levels. Read more about sunlamps and seasonal affective disorder (SAD) at Cleveland Clinic and Mayo Clinic . Promising review: "I work from home at night. I never see the light of day during the winter. This light has been a joy to have and gives great light at my desk to work with with the benefit of mimicking sun exposure. It’s very easy to use and to replace bulbs." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $49.99 (clip the $10 off coupon on the product page for this price). 14. A Levoit humidifier that'll add much-needed moisture to the dry winter air. Your hair, skin, and nasal passages will thank you! When I moved to NYC, the winters absolutely destroyed me, and I dealt with dry, flaky skin and constant nose bleeds. I knew I needed to get a humidifier, so I bought the first one I found on Amazon, and it was...fine...but I hated how hard it was to clean. So, I bought another humidifier. And then another humidifier. But every humidifier I bought was just soooo hard to clean. They all had nooks and crannies — or even unreachable surfaces — that got moldy fast and required a lot of contorting of my wrist to wipe down with a sponge. I also hated having to refill the water tank every day. So, I went searching for a humidifier that was easy to clean and had a big water tank. This bad boy ticks all the boxes for me, and the app features are fantastic. You can set the target humidity in a space, and the humidifier will run until it reaches the threshold, which it will then maintain. It also has schedule and timer features, but I don't use those since I work from home and have the humidifier running basically 24/7. There's even a plant identifier feature that will set the humidity at the optimal level for whatever plants you have. Get it from Amazon for $67.89+ (available in two colors). 15. And a genius humidifier tank cleaner because this fish-shaped cartridge swims around the water tank, inhibiting the growth of buildup for up to 30 days. Promising review: "Just drop this in your humidifier and it keeps the water pretty darn mildew and mold free. Super easy to use, no smell, and safe. I have already repurchased and given a few to other people as well." — Kristine Get it from Amazon for $5.98 . 16. A cleverly designed rechargeable electric candle lighter with a genius bendable neck to light just about anything without a struggle or stress about burning your fingers trying to light a slumped-over wick that's half buried in wax. (Just me??) This is especially great if you have mobility issues or arthritis, as it turns on with a simple switch. Promising reviews : "I absolutely love this product. Now I’m able to light candles where the candle wax has melted down, and it’s hard to reach inside the jar. I also love the fact that you charge this with a USB cable, and the charge lasts for a long time. It has indicator lights to let you know how much of a charge is remaining. I’ve only had to charge it once since I purchased it. I Very durable and a great value for the price. I definitely recommend this. " — Cassandra S. "Another product I got from TikTok. It’s a necessity. No more struggling and almost burning yourself. Stays charged for days. A week at most if you use it frequently." — Nijada Get it from Amazon for $15.99 (available in seven colors and two packs). 17. Or a flameless candle diffuser if you want the yummy, festive winter scents without the open flame. This cordless and waterless diffuser looks just like a real candle with a "flickering flame" that you blow out to extinguish. According to Johns Hopkins , you may want to avoid diffusing oils around larger groups and young children because of the side effects of different oils. You may also want to avoid using an oil diffuser around pets with breathing problems, according to the ASPCA . Promising review: "Rarely do I usually write reviews on Amazon, but I absolutely love this product. It is so awesome. It looks like a real candle, but you don’t have to worry about any fires. The smells that it comes with are great, and I even bought more because I plan on using it all the time. I got the light gree,n and I’m very happy with it." — Tracy A. Get it from Amazon for $29.99 . 18. A magnetic insulated door curtain so you can winterize your home and keep warm air where you want it. Reviewers have used this with great success in front of drafty doors — front doors, basement doors, garage doors, etc. Promising review: "I needed something to help with the amount of cold air that would come into the house every time our front door was opened. Winters in Alaska can be brutal, and our arctic entryway is not heated. Since I hung the thermal curtain, I have noticed a huge difference ! Perfect length, great material, super strong magnets...almost too strong. They close on their own every time. Would recommend." — Laroberts907 Get it from Amazon for $39.98+ (available in a variety of sizes and three colors). 19. And a door draft stopper for literally stopping the warm air from leaving the room. Bonus: It can help block noises and creepy-crawlies from slipping under the door. Promising review: "This is perfect for my apartment. It keeps the draft out and it seals up my apartment so I don't lose the heat in the winter and the AC doesn't go right under my doors in the summer. I would highly recommend this for anyone who wants to save money on their electric bill." — Sammie Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in six sizes and four colors). 20. A pack of solar-powered waterproof deck lights that'll illuminate all the dark areas outside your home now that the sun sets earlier. Attach them to deck railings, on the side of your stairs, to your fence, and wherever else it's a little spooky at night. Promising review: "These lights were easy to install and look great on our deck. We just had a pool built and needed some light on the steps of the deck so we could see walking up the steps at night. They're beautiful without too much light." — BJ Get 16 from Amazon for $33.99 (available in two colors and a pack of 20). 21. A jetted tub cleaner because snowy wintery nights are the perfect excuse for an evening soak. This cleans the inside of your tub — y'know, the part you can't reach — flushing out soap scum, body oils, and those black flakes that gunk up your tub's jets so you can relax in a clean tub. Promising review: "They don't call this Oh Yuk for no reason. I previously used Jacuzzi's two-part system, and this worked sooo much better. I was totally embarrassed not to mention grossed out at how much funk came out. It was NASTY! It definitely cleans your tub. You will probably have to clean the sides of your tub after it's finished because of how much stuff might come out. I swear I clean my tub on a regular basis, but I was amazed at how much better this worked. Highly recommend!" — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $17.84 . 22. Plus a bath overflow drain cover to enjoy a few extra inches of toasty water instead of sitting in water only up to your belly button and feeling scammed. Promising review: "I have a high-stress job, and I've started taking baths as a way to unwind. However, it never seemed like I could keep enough water in the tub to really enjoy it. This little thing makes a HUGE difference!! I get at least an extra three inches of water and it is great. " — Hyacinthe Snyder Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in nine colors). 23. A fireplace cleaner if soot, smoke, creosote, and ash are discoloring your brick. Having a fireplace is a huge perk come fall — Ummm, is there anything cozier than curling up in front of a fire with a hot apple and a book? Methinks not! — and this'll keep it looking its best. Promising review: "Unbelievable! My daughter just moved into her first home. She thought she would have to paint her brick fireplace because of the heavy soot stains that had been there for years. We applied the product twice and put in a whole lot of elbow grease, but what a difference! It’s a messy process, but well worth the time and energy." — MM Get it from Amazon for $16.95 . 24. A Souper Cube — this silicone freezing tray stores perfectly portioned soups, stews, sauces, and more so you can whip up your fave soups, freeze 'em, and enjoy them the entire season instead of committing to the same soup for a week straight. Each tray has four fill lines — 1/2 cup, 1 cup, 125 mL, and 250 mL — which is ideal for people who like to portion their food. You may remember Souper Cube from Shark Tank (Lori invested in the company!). This small business was started by four friends who loved soup but hated food waste. Promising review: "So happy that I found these. I’m the only one in my household who enjoys soup year-round. Have you ever tried to make homemade soup for one? I say it’s impossible! But no longer. I can brew up the stock pot with bone broth or my favorite home soup. Fill up my Souper Cubes, freeze, pop out, store my goodies in a freezer bag, and I’m ready for the next batch!" — Debbie R. Texas Get it from Amazon for $19.95 (available in three colors and in a two-pack). Check out my colleague's Souper Cubes review ! 25. A snuggly and hypoallergenic comforter for anyone who's ready to experience previously unknown levels of coziness. If your thin summer duvet isn't doing it, this ~thicc~ boi will keep you warm and toasty. If hypoallergenic microfiber fill that won't make you sweat through your pajamas like traditional down sounds good to you, we highly recommend adding this duvet to your cart. Promising review: "This comforter is awesome. The quality is great, especially for the price! It is warm, so I probably wouldn't use it in the summer months, but definitely perfect for fall and winter. It is so comfortable, cozy, and warm, yet breathable and lightweight at the same time. Perfect duvet insert." — Meghan O'Keefe Get a queen-size from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in sizes Twin–Oversized King and six styles). 26. Or a dual zone comforter that'll keep the peace in the literal and figurative marital bed if you prefer a chilly 68 degrees while your partner wants to crank the heat all the way up. Promising review: "This comforter is what we’ve always needed . My husband and I are always tangled in blankets because I need more but yet they always end up on his side. This comforter provides an all-in-one solution that keeps me warm and him cool and our bedroom looking calm and zen. " — Hannah Get it from Amazon for $134.99+ (available in two sizes and four colors). 27. A boot storage rack because, duh! Bulky boots take up a ton of space, and I'd hate to see the $$$ thigh-high leather boots you just bought get scratched, scuffed, and prematurely slouchy because you're just tossing them in a pile with your other shoes. Promising review: "I love my boot rack. It is perfect for tall boots! They go on upside down, which keeps the shape of the boot perfectly. It fits easily in my closet as well. I recommend it if you have a lot of boots." — Elizabeth Get it from Wayfair for $29.99+ (available in a black or silver color). 28. A window AC unit cover to prevent heat loss if you've got a window AC that you can't or don't want to bother removing in the winter. Just be sure to check the size of the cover against the size of your AC unit! Promising review: "I love it. I put it on, and then in probably a half hour, I could notice the change in the room. That breeze was gone." — DA-BIGGUY Get it from Amazon for $14.87+ (available in two colors and four sizes). 29. Plus, an attic stairway insulation cover if the creepy attic, which is only used to hold holiday decorations, is sucking up heat, making your furnace work harder and driving up your energy bill. Promising review : "Beautifully made!! Came in a small box, and I was dubious. Unfolded it and realized how wonderfully it fit. The trickiest part was the stapler. It took less than five minutes to staple and make secure. Immediately noticed less cold and less noise!! Wish I had done this simple task years ago." — CC BBQer Get it from Amazon for $30.99+ (available with or without a staple gun). 30. A portable mug warmer , so your hundredth sip is just as roasty toasty as your first sip. Promising review: "LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! Love the look. Love the temperature settings, although I don't believe I will use the lower ones since the 170 seems to be just right for me. Very simple to operate. Perfect Christmas gift or stocking stuffer for my daughter-in-law." — rkd Get it from Amazon for $25.99 . 31. A luxurious towel warmer for making the decision to leave the shower a little bit easier. Promising review: "Works as advertised. I wasn't sure how it was going to work, but I am very satisfied. It's easy to use, and it's really great to have a warm towel on a cold morning." — Dennis Pullaro Get it from Amazon for $139.99 . 32. A light therapy alarm clock that'll gradually lighten your room and gently wake you with the "sun" now that it's darker in the morning. Just as it gets brighter minute by minute to wake you, it also darkens your room over time at night so your body prepares itself for sleep. Promising review: "This thing seemed pretty expensive at first, but it has totally transformed my morning routine . I wake up with a smile on my face instead of a desire to murder my annoying alarm clock. Instead of being jerked awake by a horrible sound, I'm slowly drawn from my dreams with the soft light and the eventual sound of birds chirping — even when it is still pitch dark outside. A total game changer for me! " — Anna Lyman Get it from Amazon for $108.95 . Read our in-depth Philips Wake-Up Light review to learn more. 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(The Center Square) - California Gov. Gavin Newsom said if President-elect Donald Trump ends the $7,500 electric vehicle rebate program, he’ll get Californians to pay for new credits. However, the credits would not include Tesla, which is the most popular EV company and the only EV manufacturer in the state. This comes weeks after Newsom and his administration passed new refinery and carbon credit regulations that will add up to $1.15 per gallon of gasoline and require Californians with gasoline-powered cars to earn up to another $1,000 per year in pretax income to afford. “We will intervene if the Trump Administration eliminates the federal tax credit, doubling down on our commitment to clean air and green jobs in California,” said Newsom in a statement. Tesla CEO Elon Musk, whose rocket launches were recently blocked by a California regulatory board that cited his personal politics, shared his disapproval on his social media platform, X, after Newsom staff told Bloomberg that Tesla models would not qualify for California rebates. “Even though Tesla is the only company who manufactures their EVs in California,” said Musk. “This is insane.” Musk recently moved SpaceX and X out of California, citing a new law signed by Newsom banning parental notification for gender change requests from K-12 students. The credits would be paid for through California’s cap-and-trade program, which requires carbon emitters to purchase credits from the state — costs which are generally passed on to consumers in the form of more expensive gasoline, energy, and even concrete. Emitters buy a few billion dollars worth of credits from California each year, with the state’s $135 billion high speed rail project getting the lion’s share of the revenue. The California Resources Board — all but two of whose voting members are appointed by the governor — recently approved $105 billion in EV charging credits and $8 billion in hydrogen charging credits to be largely paid for by drivers of gas cars and diesel trucks. An investigation by The Center Square found the change was pushed by EV makers and the builders of EV charging systems. Buyers of EV chargers, who pay for the energy and own the charger, sign installation contracts that permanently give away their rights to government or other EV charging credits generated from fueling a vehicle with electrons instead of gasoline. These chargers are often bundled with the purchase of an EV, or covered entirely by utility or government rebates, meaning they are permanent, zero-or-low-cost revenue streams for the company collecting the credits.WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s personnel choices for his new Cabinet and White House reflect his signature positions on immigration and trade but also a range of viewpoints and backgrounds that raise questions about what ideological anchors might guide his Oval Office encore. With a rapid assembly of his second administration — faster than his effort eight years ago — the former and incoming president has combined television personalities , former Democrats, a wrestling executive and traditional elected Republicans into a mix that makes clear his intentions to impose tariffs on imported goods and crack down on illegal immigration but leaves open a range of possibilities on other policy pursuits. “The president has his two big priorities and doesn’t feel as strongly about anything else — so it’s going to be a real jump ball and zigzag,” predicted Marc Short, chief of staff to Vice President Mike Pence during Trump’s 2017-21 term. “In the first administration, he surrounded himself with more conservative thinkers, and the results showed we were mostly rowing in the same direction. This is more eclectic.” Indeed, Secretary of State-designee Marco Rubio , the Florida senator who has pilloried authoritarian regimes around the world, is in line to serve as top diplomat to a president who praises autocratic leaders like Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Hungary’s Viktor Orban. Republican Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer of Oregon has been tapped to sit at the Cabinet table as a pro-union labor secretary alongside multiple billionaires, former governors and others who oppose making it easier for workers to organize themselves. The prospective treasury secretary, Scott Bessent , wants to cut deficits for a president who promised more tax cuts, better veterans services and no rollbacks of the largest federal outlays: Social Security, Medicare and national defense. Abortion-rights supporter Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is Trump's choice to lead the Health and Human Services Department, which Trump’s conservative Christian base has long targeted as an agency where the anti-abortion movement must wield more influence. Former Republican House Speaker Newt Gingrich allowed that members of Trump’s slate will not always agree with the president and certainly not with one another. But he minimized the potential for irreconcilable differences: “A strong Cabinet, by definition, means you’re going to have people with different opinions and different skills.” That kind of unpredictability is at the core of Trump’s political identity. He is the erstwhile reality TV star who already upended Washington once and is returning to power with sweeping, sometimes contradictory promises that convinced voters, especially those in the working class, that he will do it all again. “What Donald Trump has done is reorient political leadership and activism to a more entrepreneurial spirit,” Gingrich said. There's also plenty of room for conflict, given the breadth of Trump's 2024 campaign promises and his pattern of cycling through Cabinet members and national security personnel during his first term. This time, Trump has pledged to impose tariffs on foreign goods, end illegal immigration and launch a mass deportation force, goose U.S. energy production and exact retribution on people who opposed — and prosecuted — him. He's added promises to cut taxes, raise wages, end wars in Israel and Ukraine , streamline government, protect Social Security and Medicare, help veterans and squelch cultural progressivism. Trump alluded to some of those promises in recent weeks as he completed his proposed roster of federal department heads and named top White House staff members. But his announcements skimmed over any policy paradoxes or potential complications. Bessent has crusaded as a deficit hawk, warning that the ballooning national debt , paired with higher interest rates, drives consumer inflation. But he also supports extending Trump’s 2017 tax cuts that added to the overall debt and annual debt service payments to investors who buy Treasury notes. A hedge-fund billionaire, Bessent built his wealth in world markets. Yet, generally speaking, he’s endorsed Trump's tariffs. He rejects the idea that they feed inflation and instead frames tariffs as one-time price adjustments and leverage to achieve U.S. foreign policy and domestic economic aims. Trump, for his part, declared that Bessent would “help me usher in a new Golden Age for the United States.” Chavez-DeRemer, Trump promised, “will achieve historic cooperation between Business and Labor that will restore the American Dream for Working Families.” Trump did not address the Oregon congresswoman’s staunch support for the PRO-Act, a Democratic-backed measure that would make it easier for workers to unionize, among other provisions. That proposal passed the House when Democrats held a majority. But it’s never had measurable Republican support in either chamber on Capitol Hill, and Trump has never made it part of his agenda. When Trump named Kennedy as his pick for health secretary, he did not mention the former Democrat’s support for abortion rights. Instead, Trump put the focus on Kennedy’s intention to take on the U.S. agriculture, food processing and drug manufacturing sectors. The vagaries of Trump’s foreign policy stand out, as well. Trump's choice for national security adviser , Florida Rep. Mike Waltz, offered mixed messages Sunday when discussing the Russia-Ukraine war, which Trump claims never would have started had he been president, because he would have prevailed on Putin not to invade his neighboring country. Speaking on “Fox News Sunday,” Waltz repeated Trump’s concerns over recent escalations, which include President Joe Biden approving sending antipersonnel mines to Ukrainian forces. “We need to restore deterrence, restore peace and get ahead of this escalation ladder, rather than responding to it,” Waltz said. But in the same interview, Waltz declared the mines necessary to help Ukraine “stop Russian gains” and said he’s working “hand in glove” with Biden’s team during the transition. Meanwhile, Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s pick for director of national intelligence , the top intelligence post in government, is an outspoken defender of Putin and Syrian President Bashar al Assad, a close ally of Russia and Iran. Perhaps the biggest wildcards of Trump’s governing constellation are budget-and-spending advisers Russell Vought, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. Vought led Trump’s Office of Management and Budget in his first term and is in line for the same post again. Musk, the world’s wealthiest man, and Ramaswamy, a mega-millionaire venture capitalist, are leading an outside advisory panel known as the “Department of Government Efficiency.” The latter effort is a quasi-official exercise to identify waste. It carries no statutory authority, but Trump can route Musk’s and Ramaswamy’s recommendations to official government pathways, including via Vought. A leading author of Project 2025 , the conservative movement’s blueprint for a hard-right turn in U.S. government and society, Vought envisions OMB not just as an influential office to shape Trump’s budget proposals for Congress but a power center of the executive branch, “powerful enough to override implementing agencies’ bureaucracies.” As for how Trump might navigate differences across his administration, Gingrich pointed to Chavez-DeRemer. “He might not agree with her on union issues, but he might not stop her from pushing it herself,” Gingrich said of the PRO-Act. “And he will listen to anybody. If you convince him, he absolutely will spend presidential capital.” Short said other factors are more likely to influence Trump: personalities and, of course, loyalty . Vought “brought him potential spending cuts” in the first administration, Short said, “that Trump wouldn’t go along with.” This time, Short continued, “maybe Elon and Vivek provide backup,” giving Vought the imprimatur of two wealthy businessmen. “He will always calculate who has been good to him,” Short said. “You already see that: The unions got the labor secretary they wanted, and Putin and Assad got the DNI (intelligence chief) they wanted. ... This is not so much a team-of-rivals situation. I think it’s going to look a lot like a reality TV show.”A flight attendant has been branded "heartless" after allegedly sharing an admission over Liam Payne's body. A member of cabin crew for British Airways , the national flag carrier of Britain is said to have been working the flight which saw Liam's body repatriated from Buenos Aires. The late 31-year tragically fell to his death from the balcony of his third floor hotel room in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on October 16 The star died after suffering multiple traumas leading to an "internal and external haemorrhage". But reports claim that the indvividual breached strict British Airways guidelines by sharing information about the passengers onboard the flight which left the Argentinian capital on November 6. The flight attendant is said to have told her online followers that Liam's body was also onboard after it was released by officials in the Latin American country. "Just been told we're carrying a coffin with us today," they reportedly told her online followers. They are said to have added: "To then find out it's Liam Payne's body and his family are on our flight too, heart-breaking." A source told The Sun that the individual has since been suspended from her duties with the national airline. They claimed: "This stewardess cares more for her online social media following than her job. She has been brought to the attention of bosses due to previous posts. It is a serious data breach, not to mention a callous and heartless move to tell the world of Liam's final journey for the good of her online following." A spokesperson for the airline told the Mirror : "We are investigating this matter so it would be inappropriate to comment further." Wolverhampton-born Liam was laid to rest earlier this week, close to where he once lived in Buckinghamshire. His devastated parents, Karen and Geoff were joined by his sisters Ruth and Nicola, as well as his former girlfriend and mother of his young son, Cheryl Tweedy. Sources claimed that while everybody inside the stunning church in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, were remembering his kind gestures and loveable personality, they felt an "unfathomable loss". Following the funeral, an onlooker told the Mirror : "Liam's former One Direction bandmates stood shoulder to shoulder, their grief clear, as they exchanged quiet words and comforting embraces. Simon Cowell , his face still etched with sorrow, was seen consoling Liam's friends and family, offering no doubt heartfelt words amid the shared pain." Liam's family went to great lengths to ensure the service and arrangements were the perfect tribute to the singer. The service cleverly integrated special touches to honour Liam, alongside the more classic flower displays and candles. One such personal item on display to mourners as they entered the Buckinghamshire church was a floral display showing a series of bowling pins being hit by a ball, arranged out of fresh flowers. The piece lovingly calls back to Liam's famous love of bowling, which spent his 31st birthday doing with his family on the 29th August this year. Many cars bringing guests to the church had Batman stickers on the front windshields, showing the logo of a black bat against a white background. Liam's love of Batman was well-documented, with some fans even saying he was "obsessed" with the mysterious superhero. Follow Mirror Celebs on TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads .
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