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CLEVELAND (AP) — Germain Ifedi became the fourth left tackle to start this season for the Cleveland Browns, lining up Thursday night against the AFC North-leading Pittsburgh Steelers. Ifedi moved up the depth chart and into the lineup after starter Dawand Jones broke his left leg last week at New Orleans and had surgery. He'll be responsible for blocking quarterback Jameis Winston's blindside. Jedrick Wills Jr., who had lost his starting job to Jones, figured to start against the Steelers (8-2), but was ruled out Wednesday with a knee injury that has bothered him for weeks. A first-round pick in 2020, Wills recently caused a stir by saying he made a “business decision” to sit out a game on Oct. 27 against Baltimore because of his knee. Coach Kevin Stefanski said Wills used a “poor choice of words.” James Hudson started Cleveland's first two games at left tackle while the Browns (2-8) waited for Wills to recover from knee surgery in December. The first-place Steelers were without outside linebacker/edge rusher Alex Highsmith, who missed his second straight game with an ankle injury. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl
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The large package of aid includes a significant amount of munitions, including for the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems and the Hawk air defence system. It also will provide Stinger missiles and 155mm and 105mm artillery rounds, officials said. The officials, who said they expect the announcement to be made on Monday, spoke on condition of anonymity to provide details not yet made public. The new aid comes as Russia launched a barrage of attacks against Ukraine’s power facilities in recent days, although Ukraine has said it intercepted a significant number of the missiles and drones. Russian and Ukrainian forces are also still in a bitter battle around the Russian border region of Kursk, where Moscow has sent thousands of North Korean troops to help reclaim territory taken by Ukraine. Earlier this month, senior defence officials acknowledged that the US Defence Department may not be able to send all of the remaining 5.6 billion dollars (£4.5 billion) in Pentagon weapons and equipment stocks passed by Congress for Ukraine before President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in. Mr Trump has talked about getting some type of negotiated settlement between Ukraine and Russia, and spoken about his relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Many US and European leaders are concerned that it might result in a poor deal for Ukraine and they worry that he will not provide Ukraine with all the weapons funding approved by Congress. The aid in the new package is in presidential drawdown authority, which allows the Pentagon to take weapons off the shelves and send them quickly to Ukraine. This latest assistance would reduce the remaining amount to about 4.35 billion dollars (£3.46 billion). Officials have said they hope that an influx of aid will help strengthen Ukraine’s hand, should Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky decide it is time to negotiate. One senior defence official said that while the US will continue to provide weapons to Ukraine until January 20, there may well be funds remaining that will be available for the incoming Trump administration to spend. According to the Pentagon, there is also about 1.2 billion dollars (£0.9 billion) remaining in longer-term funding through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, which is used to pay for weapons contracts that would not be delivered for a year or more. Officials have said the administration anticipates releasing all of that money before the end of the calendar year. If the new package is included, the US will have provided more than 64 billion dollars (£50.8 billion) in security assistance to Ukraine since Russia invaded in February 2022.
Daily Post Nigeria EPL: We have to manage him — Arteta on Arsenal star after win over Nottingham Forest Home News Politics Metro Entertainment Sport Sport EPL: We have to manage him — Arteta on Arsenal star after win over Nottingham Forest Published on November 23, 2024 By Don Silas Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has insisted that the club need to manage Ethan Nwaneri following his impressive display against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Saturday. Arteta watched as Nwaneri scored Arsenal’s third goal against Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stadium. Bukayo Saka and Thomas Partey had given the Gunners a two-goal lead before Nwaneri made it three for the hosts late in the second half of the encounter. Speaking at his post-match interview, Arteta said Arsenal is responsible for building a career for the 17-year-old. “We are responsible to build a career for him. We have to do that brick by brick,” Arteta said. “Now you have to put the cement in to make sure the next brick sticks. If we put five or six bricks straight away it won’t work. We have to manage him.” Related Topics: arsenal arteta EPL Nottingham Forest Don't Miss EPL: Nottingham Forest coach Santos praises three Arsenal players You may like EPL: Nottingham Forest coach Santos praises three Arsenal players EPL: Maresca names England striker better than Harry Kane, Rooney EPL: It’s not red card, I love him – Maresca reacts to Ndidi’s tackle on Palmer EPL: He’s doing very well – Maresca hails Chelsea star after Leicester win EPL: They’ve been brilliant – Dietmar Hamann names club to win title, finish top four EPL: I love him – Amorim reveals Man Utd player he has ‘two positions’ for Advertise About Us Contact Us Privacy-Policy Terms Copyright © Daily Post Media Ltd
LeBron James at 40: A milestone birthday arrives Monday for the NBA's all-time scoring leader When LeBron James broke another NBA record earlier this month, the one for most regular-season minutes played in a career, his Los Angeles Lakers teammates handled the moment in typical locker room fashion. They made fun of him. Dubbed The Kid from Akron, with a limitless future, James is now the 40-year-old from Los Angeles with wisps of gray in his beard, his milestone birthday coming Monday, one that will make him the first player in NBA history to play in his teens, 20s, 30s and 40s. He has stood and excelled in the spotlight his entire career. 'Sonic 3' and 'Mufasa' battle for No. 1 at the holiday box office Two family films are dominating the holiday box office, with “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” winning the three-day weekend over “Mufasa” by a blue hair. According to studio estimates Sunday, the Sonic movie earned $38 million, while “Mufasa” brought in $37.1 million from theaters in the U.S. and Canada. The R-rated horror “Nosferatu” placed third with an unexpectedly strong $21.2 million. Thanksgiving release holdovers “Wicked” and “Moana 2” rounded out the top five. Christmas Day had several big film openings, including the Bob Dylan biopic “A Complete Unknown,” the Nicole Kidman erotic drama “Babygirl” and the boxing drama “The Fire Inside.” Belgium will ban sales of disposable e-cigarettes in a first for the EU BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgium will ban the sale of disposable electronic cigarettes as of Jan. 1 on health and environmental grounds in a groundbreaking move for European Union nations. Health minister Frank Vandenbroucke tells The Associated Press that the inexpensive e-cigarettes have turned into a health threat since they are an easy way for teenagers to be drawn into smoking and get hooked on nicotine. Australia outlawed the sale of “vapes” outside pharmacies earlier this year in some of the world’s toughest restrictions on electronic cigarettes. Now Belgium is leading the EU drive. Belgium's minister wants tougher tobacco measures in the 27-nation bloc. Charles Dolan, HBO and Cablevision founder, dies at 98 Charles F. Dolan, who founded some of the most prominent U.S. media companies including Home Box Office Inc. and Cablevision Systems Corp., has died at age 98. Newsday reports that a statement issued Saturday by his family says Dolan died of natural causes. Dolan’s legacy in cable broadcasting includes founding HBO in 1972, Cablevision in 1973 and the American Movie Classics television station in 1984. He also launched News 12 in New York City, the first U.S. 24-hour cable channel for local news. Dolan also held controlling stakes in companies that owned Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, the New York Knicks and the New York Rangers. Snoop's game: Snoop Dogg thrills the crowd in the bowl that bears his name TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Miami of Ohio beat Colorado State in the Arizona Bowl, but Snoop Dogg was the main attraction. The Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl presented by Gin & Juice by Dre and Snoop was much a spectacle as a football game. Snoop Dogg seemed to be everywhere all at once, from a pregame tailgate to the postgame trophy presentation. Snoop Dog donned a headset on Colorado State's sideline, spent some time in the broadcast and even led both marching bands as conductor during their halftime performance. Snoop Dogg saved the best for last, rolling out in a light green, lowrider Chevy Impala with gold rims and accents, the shiny Arizona Bowl trophy in his hand as fans screamed his name. Mavs star Luka Doncic is latest pro athlete whose home was burglarized, business manager says DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks is the latest professional athlete whose home has been burglarized. The star guard’s business manager tells multiple media outlets there was a break-in at Doncic’s home Friday night. Lara Beth Seager says nobody was home, and Doncic filed a police report. The Dallas Morning News reports that jewelry valued at about $30,000 was stolen. Doncic is the sixth known pro athlete in the U.S. whose home was burglarized since October. Star NFL quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes of Kansas City and Joe Burrow of Cincinnati are among them. The NFL and NBA have issued security alerts to players over the break-ins. Victor Wembanyama plays 1-on-1 chess with fans in New York Victor Wembanyama went to a park in New York City and played 1-on-1 with fans on Saturday. He even lost a couple of games. Not in basketball, though. Wemby was playing chess. Before the San Antonio Spurs left New York for a flight to Minnesota, Wembanyama put out the call on social media: “Who wants to meet me at the SW corner of Washington Square park to play chess? Im there,” Wembanyama wrote. It was 9:36 a.m. And people began showing up almost immediately. Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen quits a tournament in a dispute over jeans NEW YORK (AP) — The International Chess Federation says top ranked player Magnus Carlsen has left the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships after refusing to change out of the jeans he wore to the competition. The federation said Friday that its regulations include a dress code that bars participants from wearing jeans at the event. The Norwegian chess grandmaster says he accepted a $200 fine but refused to change his pants out of principle before leaving the competition in New York. The federation said the dress code is designed to ensure professionalism and fairness for all participants. Trailblazing model Dayle Haddon dies from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning NEW HOPE, Pa. (AP) — A trailblazing former “Sports Illustrated” model who pushed back against age discrimination has died in a Pennsylvania home from what authorities believe was carbon monoxide poisoning. Authorities in Bucks County found 76-year-old Dayle Haddon, dead in a second-floor bedroom Friday morning after emergency dispatchers were notified about a person unconscious at the Solebury Township home. A 76-year-old man who was also in the home was hospitalized in critical condition. As a model, Haddon appeared on dozens of magazine coverage in the 1970s and 1980s. She then reentered the industry in the 1990s after landing contracts with cosmetic companies to promote their anti-aging products. 2 Oregon men die from exposure in a forest after they went out to look for Sasquatch STEVENSON, Wash. (AP) — Officials say two Oregon men have died in a Washington state forest after they failed to return from a trip to look for Sasquatch. The Skamania County Sheriff’s Office says the 59-year-old and 37-year-old appear to have died from exposure. The sheriff's office says it based that conclusion on the weather and their lack of preparedness. Both men were from Portland. They were found in a heavily wooded area of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest northeast of that city. Family reported them missing after they failed to return from a Christmas Eve outing. Sasquatch is a folkloric beast thought by some to roam the forests, particularly in the Pacific Northwest.
Letters Dec. 21: Judicious spending of public funds; electrical safety at Christmas; lifetime residents The Times Colonist Dec 21, 2024 4:24 AM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message When setting up Christmas lights, pay attention to electrical safety, a letter-writer says. Shutterstock Listen to this article 00:08:53 Social deficits and a worldwide pandemic A recent writer to the Times Colonist equating budget deficits exclusively with the NDP requires a response, and a dose of reality. All provinces, as well as the federal government experienced budget deficits as a result of runaway inflation due to the pandemic. This was a reality around the world. People were crying out for support from their governments and this certainly was not unique to jurisdictions where the NDP hold government. Specifically, in B.C.’s case, the previous B.C. Liberal government left the incoming NDP with dreadful infrastructure and social deficits that required attention both before and after the pandemic. A shocking backlog of school, hospital and road construction simply had to be addressed. As well, the recruitment of doctors, nurses and other health-care professionals, now being hired in the thousands, is being successfully undertaken. Well, surprise! These objectively essential things, all cost money. All governments have a duty to judiciously manage public funds but those of us who believe in a civil society with good public services, agree that this is money well spent. Dan Rowe Sidney Spending comes first, ahead of the economy It’s become painfully obvious that David Eby, his precursor and the NDP in general have an addiction to overspending. Too bad they don’t have the same addiction to generating a strong economy to support this spending. Eby claims he’s going to be more business friendly in the future. He’s got a long way to go to fix this ridiculous current deficit. He might want to start with the forest industry. We’ll see. Mike Briggs Comox Electrical safety at Christmas time Re: “Kids, be careful with Christmas displays,” letter, Dec. 19. The writer is rightly concerned about the potential shock hazard of power cords running over wet ground and the risks associated with touching the lights. In the interests of the safety of both the children and the writer, may I strongly recommend that all the lights be plugged into a GFCI outlet. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter technology is designed to detect the smallest current that has gone astray, such as from a bulb through the body of someone standing on wet ground, and if such a current is detected, automatically shuts the power off. GFCI outlets are commonly used in outside outlets (and bathrooms) and they may be identified because they will have a Test and a Reset button. Before using, the operation of the outlet should always be checked by pushing the Test button, which should shut off the power, after which the Reset button can be used to restore the power. Several outside outlets may be controlled by the same GFCI circuit although they may not be marked as such. Use a test light to make sure they also turn off when the main GFCI outlet is tested. In older homes, the outside outlets may not be similarly protected. In that case I suggest purchasing a GFCI extension cord, available at any hardware store. The Christmas lights plug into the GFCI extension cord and only that cord should be plugged into the unprotected exterior outlet. Doing so does not negate the advice to the children, but it will give peace of mind. John Coenraads Victoria Lifetime residents should come first Re: “Health care in B.C. is appalling,” letter, Dec. 18. The letter made valid points, although one statement needs further review: “Meanwhile poor seniors who have worked hard all their lives and contributed greatly to our province...” Many of the people our age (retired) who we know have come to B.C. after having spent their working lives paying taxes and “contributing” in a different jurisdiction. Perhaps ready access to health care should put lifetime B.C. seniors ahead of those parachuting into B.C. for their retirement years. Ken Allen Colwood Colwood health clinic a great new idea I applaud my neighbours, the City of Colwood, for thinking outside the box re local health care services. It seems all levels of government have been stuck in the never-ending loop of trying to solve today’s problems with yesterday’s solutions. The issue has become clear that modern-day GPs don’t want to have the burden of running a business added to challenge of providing health care to their patients. The concept of running primary care clinics from government-run operations with doctors on salaries (with corresponding benefits) is an excellent option. The administrative infrastructure is already in place with government-run clinics and takes that “business” (i.e. rent, staff, taxes, etc.) burden off of the practising physician. I believe it’s a win win win for government and healthcare professionals to provide a much-needed service to a growing sector of the population who have no access to family doctors. Well done, Colwood. Let’s expand on this novel new approach. Len Jansen Langford Disingenuous Oak Bay missed housing chances Oak Bay failing to meet housing growth targets is all excuses with nothing valid about it. Followers of housing construction activity on Vancouver Island can attest to most municipalities dispensing with resistance and just getting with the program. Undoubtedly Oak Bay could have contributed a municipally owned property for someone to put up a four-storey 46-unit affordable housing building. Voila, housing target met. But Oak Bay has chosen to continue funding its own pet priorities — like having the police service tasked with checking on residential estate properties while homeowners are on vacation. Joanne Thibault Victoria Encourage moving to smaller towns The B.C. government is calling for increased density in our urban areas. They believe that this will lead to affordable housing, but just look at the cost of housing in any large city. We know that population growth will increase crime, pollution, traffic congestion, litter, noise, violence and health issues. Why not provide incentives for people to move to small towns? Affordable housing is abundant throughout rural Canada. Small towns are dying and with them, a way of life that prioritizes social connections over amenities. People are flocking to the cities, but such urbanization is hazardous to everyone’s well-being. Mary-Anne Neal Saanichton Things to remember in pool referendum Those who are eligible to vote in the Crystal Pool Referendum in February should be aware of the following: 1. Grants, some of which have already been applied for, are dependent on the Referendum being a yes vote. 2. Cost overruns have been budgeted for in the pool replacement budget. 3. Final design will depend on which site Victoria council chooses. Voters’ choice is sought, but is non-binding. Pauline McCullagh Victoria Pedestrians have responsibility, too Lowering speed limits in Victoria will do nothing to prevent pedestrian car incidents if pedestrians won’t be aware of their surroundings crossing the street. Take out the ear buds and make eye contact with drivers before crossing to ensure the approaching driver can actually see you. Many can’t. John L. 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Danica Patrick made history as the first and only woman to win an IndyCar series race back in 2008 at the Indy Japan 300. She also made headlines by securing the pole position in the 2013 Daytona 500. But beyond her impressive racing achievements, Patrick has also ventured into entrepreneurship with her own clothing line and vineyard. Now, she has stepped into the spotlight again, but this time, it's for her political views, which are causing quite a stir among her fans and friends. Patrick voted for the first time in the 2024 United States elections and declared her support for Donald Trump , which has led to a decrease in her followers. Even though this decline might seem concerning, Patrick sees it positively. She considers it a filtering process, which resonates with a saying she remembers from Darrell Waltrip: "When you get into politics, you know you're going to lose half of your friends." Patrick acknowledges that this could apply to her social media followers, stating, "Maybe half of my followers too, you never know." Her dive into politics began in 2023 when she interviewed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during the Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend, marking her first public discussion centered around politics. Despite the possible backlash, Patrick seems unfazed by the criticism. During an interview with NASCAR legend Kenny Wallace, Patrick explained: "Definitely, when I post some stuff about politics, you see some dropping due to that. But then you get some back because that's how it works... I'd say the same thing works with friends. You know, you'll drop some friends but then you're gonna pick some up too because you're going to find more of your people. And it's going to make you happier anyway." The full clip on politics https://t.co/fFUvmRXv5x pic.twitter.com/ME3VmU3CD2 Patrick has been actively participating in Trump's campaign, even moderating a Q&A session with Trump's running mate, JD Vance , in Greensboro, North Carolina. Speaking about her campaign involvement, Patrick recently explained it felt like "a calling". She stated, as previously reported by Newsweek Sports : "That night just standing in the crowd, you know, after all the swing states kept going red, and you're like, wow, and once Pennsylvania came through, you're like, 'Oh my God, it's really happening.' "[...] It's been a long time since I just like volunteered so much time out of passion and out of a calling. I guess it's been a while since there's been a calling. And that's kind of what it was. It was a very, it was a very unforced process for me that began at AmFest in the end of 2023. "It was just such a blessing to be on that last phase of it. That last sort of four or five days with Tulsi (Gabbard) and yourself, and the man himself Donald Trump. So I'll never forget flying home on Trump Force One sitting next to him hanging out being like, 'How did I get here? This is so wild.'" She also stated : "I just want to say I've never voted before, but this time around, I have to vote. It's that important. "The person that runs this country should ultimately be running it very much like a business. I can't really think of a better businessman than Donald Trump," Patrick said. "A guy like that who has been in business as long as he has, he's gonna go into that room and he's gonna get stuff done. That's what we need, a president who is actually going to make changes happen."Wizard of health President-elect Donald Trump nominated Dr. Mehmet Oz to serve as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services administrator ( “Dr. Oz will head up Medicare, Medicaid,” Nov. 20). America is facing a health-care crisis, and there may be no physician more qualified and capable than Oz to make America healthy again. He is an eminent physician, heart surgeon, inventor and world-class communicator who has been at the forefront of healthy living for decades. Paul Bacon, Hallandale Beach, Fla. Overtime overkill When I was a precinct commander, every month I received two overtime print-outs ( “NYPD’S top pay $400K — at desk,” Nov. 17). One report listed anyone who was or was soon to be retirement eligible, who earned over 20 hours of overtime for the previous month. You had to do an “exception report” explaining how the overtime was earned and what steps you were taking to curtail it. The other overtime report listed the top 200 overtime earners, and if anyone under your command was on that list, you had to do an analysis of how the it was earned (usually via arrests) and how you were going to lower those hours. Often, this meant taking your proactive officers off patrol and putting them in admin positions. That was over 20 years ago. Is anyone minding the store anymore? Thomas Mullen, Yonkers Hollywood hate Kudos on the powerful story about Justine Bateman ( “ ‘Family Ties’ star Justine Bateman getting guff over Trump victory ‘relief,’ ” Nov. 17). Her willingness to speak out is a rare act of courage. In a world where expressing any opinion outside the “permitted positions” is met with mob mentality, Bateman’s defiance is both refreshing and necessary. Her battle cry exposes the chilling reality of our time, and coverage of it amplifies her brave stand against a suffocating culture of silence. Greg Rickabaugh, Fort Mill, SC ‘The Empty State’ New York is headed for massive shrinkage — thanks to its repellant progressive agenda ( “The Incredible Shrinking Empire State,” Editorial, Nov. 18). The Post identifies the expected population decline in New York and some of the reasons. However, it fails to mention whether this projection includes Gov. Hochul’s wishes about Republicans. A few years back, Hochul told Republicans to leave New York, and recently, she told Trump voters they were anti-American and anti-women, so I would expect the decline to be even greater based on the number of New Yorkers voting GOP this past election. What percentage of Republicans plan on leaving as result of these comments? Eileen Corr, Brewster, Mass. Biden’s bumming For the record: I have never been a President Biden supporter ( “Back-row ‘snub,’ Xi up front in Peru,” Nov. 17). That being said, I feel the placement of Biden in the APEC group photo was a complete insult to him personally, and to the office of the president of the United States and to the United States as a country. To add insult to injury, China’s President Xi was awarded a place of prominence. President-elect Trump should make it abundantly clear that the United States is insulted by the treatment of its head of state, no matter his politics. J. Mancuso, Naples, Fla. Want to weigh in on today’s stories? Send your thoughts (along with your full name and city of residence) to letters@nypost.com. Letters are subject to editing for clarity, length, accuracy, and style.
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Freshman Ian Jackson scored a season-high 26 points, RJ Davis added 23 points, including five 3-pointers, and North Carolina beat Campbell 97-81 Sunday night in the Tar Heels' final nonconference game of the season. Elliot Cadeau added 12 points and a career-high 12 assists, Drake Powell also scored 12 points and Jalen Washington added 10 for North Carolina (8-5). Cadeau made a jumper to spark a 15-3 run, Davis followed with a 3-pointer that gave UNC the lead for good with 16:09 left in the first half and Cadeau capped the spurt with a layup that made it 22-12 with 12:41 to go until halftime. Colby Duggan responded with back-to-back 3-pointers for the Fighting Camels to make it 22-18 less than a minute later and Nolan Dorsey's tip-in again trimmed the deficit to four points with 7:51 left in the first half. North Carolina scored 12 of the final 17 points to take a 40-29 lead into the intermission and Campbell got no closer than nine from there. Duggan hit a jumper to open the scoring in the second half, but Washington threw down a dunk with 18:53 to play and the Tar Heels led by double figures the rest of the way. Duggan led Campbell (5-8) with a career-high 32 points on 11-of-18 shooting, 5 of 9 from 3-point range. The rest of the Camels combined to make 17 of 45 from the field (37.8%). Jasin Sinani scored 15 and Cam Gregory 14 for Campbell. Seth Trimble (upper-body injury), who is averaging 14.8 points per game this season, did not play for North Carolina. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball
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The Centre for Ageing Better said data analysed on its behalf suggested more than a fifth of people in this age group are living in a poor-quality home that could be making their existing health condition worse. It said people from black and minority ethnic backgrounds, those living in London and those who have a serious health condition or disability are more likely to be affected. Data from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing covering 2022/23 was analysed by the National Centre for Social Research on behalf of the charity. It found an estimated 4.5 million people aged 50 or older in England with a health condition aggravated by the cold are living in a home with one or more serious problems. Some 2.8 million were aged between 50 and 70, while 1.7 million were aged 70 and older. Health conditions included respiratory diseases, congestive heart failure, heart disease and lung conditions, including asthma. Housing problems identified in the research included damp, water leaks, bad condensation, electrical or plumbing problems, rot and decay. While some 2.2 million people over 50 with health and housing problems owned their home outright, the biggest proportion of people (51%) with such issues lived in rented accommodation. The charity said older renters with a health condition were up to three times more likely to have five or more issues with their home than someone in the same age group who owns their home. Those with a health condition that can be affected by poor housing who had a significant issue in their homes were most likely to live in London (52%) followed by the North East (35%) and the North West (35%), the West Midlands and the East of England (both on 28%), and the South West (27%). Almost half (46%) of people aged 50 and above from black and minority ethnic backgrounds with one of the health conditions had at least one problem with their home, which the charity said amounted to almost 500,000 people. Among white people in this age group it was just under one in three (32%). The research also suggested people from black and minority ethnic backgrounds living with a health condition were also more than twice as likely to have five or more issues with their housing compared with their white counterparts – 15% compared with 6%. Dr Carole Easton, the charity’s chief executive, said not only does the research show the difficulties faced by those living in poor housing, but it is also “very bad news” for both the economy and the NHS. She said: “Our latest research shows that our poor-quality housing crisis is putting people with health conditions in their 50s, 60s and beyond, in harm’s way. “This is obviously terrible for those individuals who live in homes that carry a very real risk of making them sick, particularly when winter comes around. “But it is also very bad news for the country. Older workers living in homes that are making their health conditions worse are going to be less likely to be able to work and help grow the economy. “Older people whose serious health conditions are made worse by their homes will require treatment, putting additional winter pressures on our health system. “All could be averted if we tackled poor-quality housing with the urgency and priority it demands.” Holly Holder, deputy director for homes at the charity, said the Government must “fix this hidden housing crisis by delivering a national strategy to tackle poor quality housing across all tenures and committing to halving the number of non-decent homes over the next decade”. She added: “No-one should have to live in a home that damages their health, yet it is the norm for far too many people in England today. “By failing to address poor-quality homes we are limiting the lives of some of the country’s poorest and most vulnerable people. “Our new analysis shows that the combination of health and house problems are most likely to impact groups of people who are already disadvantaged by multiple health and wealth inequalities.” A Government spokesperson said: “Despite the challenging inheritance faced by this Government, through our Plan for Change we’re taking action to improve housing conditions across all tenures and ensure homes are decent, safe and warm – especially for the most vulnerable. “We’re consulting on reforms to the Decent Homes Standard next year to improve the quality of social and privately rented housing, and introducing Awaab’s Law to both sectors to tackle damp, dangerous and cold conditions for all renters in England. “Our warm homes plan will also help people find ways to save money on energy bills and deliver cleaner heating, with up to 300,000 households to benefit from upgrades next year.”Former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner has filed to run for a seat on the New York City Council, launching a potential political comeback after his once-promising career was destroyed by sexting scandals and later a criminal conviction for having illicit online contact with a child. Campaign finance records list a campaign committee that was set up on Friday for Weiner called Weiner 25, in addition to listing him as a candidate for a council seat in lower Manhattan.