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Who are the favorites to win Golden Globes? | Streamed & Screened podcastThe surreptitious and sweeping nature of President Biden’s maneuver to pardon his son was so jarring that it reportedly caught the Justice Department’s Office of the Pardon Attorney off guard. Days after a family Thanksgiving powwow in Nantucket, Biden, 82, publicly announced that he was breaking his and the White House’s longstanding public pledge and bestowing his troubled son with a blanket pardon for any offenses committed — or possibly committed — between Jan. 1, 2014, and Dec. 1, 2024. Typically, presidents consult with the Office of the Pardon Attorney when making such decisions, but the office was surprised by his move, one source told Politico . Standard practice for the Office of the Pardon Attorney generally recommends complete pardons for individuals who already completed their sentences. Hunter Biden wasn’t set to face sentencing until next week. Therefore, the Office of the Pardon Attorney likely would not have recommended such action for the president’s scandal-scarred son, the New York Times first reported. Moreover, the lame-duck president went a step further and departed from typical norms by issuing a “full and unconditional” pardon broader than any done in modern history except for former President Gerald Ford’s controversial clemency for his predecessor Richard Nixon. Critics within the Democratic Party and progressive circles have fretted that Biden has given President-elect Donald Trump a fresh excuse and precedent to issue similarly broad pardons. “I know that there was a real strong sentiment in, you know, wanting to protect Hunter Biden, 54, from unfair prosecution,” Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-Md.) told CNN. “But this is going to be used against us when we’re fighting the misuses that are coming from the Trump administration.” Still, presidents have long enjoyed sweeping discretion under the Constitution to grant clemency, with the major limitation restricting them from committing a crime such as bribery when issuing a pardon. Biden is far from the first president to bypass the Office of the Pardon Attorney’s recommendations. Trump, 78, for example, granted clemency on numerous occasions to individuals who hadn’t been recommended by that office. In issuing his pardon, the 46th president claimed that “Hunter was treated differently” and blamed his son’s prosecution on his political opponents, echoing Trump’s rhetoric on the four indictments he faced. Ironically, it had been Biden’s own Justice Department that pursued the charges against the first son. Trump decried the outgoing president’s pardon as “an abuse and miscarriage of justice.” “Does the Pardon given by Joe to Hunter include the J-6 Hostages, who have now been imprisoned for years?” he added in a Truth Social post, hinting that he may pardon some of the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol rioters. During the twilight days of his first term, Trump’s administration had received a request for a similarly broad pardon of former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), subsequent congressional testimony claimed. But that was rejected. Trump also dangled a possible self-pardon, something that has been untested in the courts, but that idea was similarly turned down, the New York Times reported . During the Biden administration, the Office of the Pardon Attorney fielded almost 12,000 requests for the president’s intervention. Thus far, the president has doled out 157 clemencies, including 25 pardons to eliminate convictions and 132 commutations to shrink sentences, per da ta from the Office of the Pardon Attorney. It is not clear if those statistics include the president’s pardon of Hunter Biden. By contrast, Trump had granted clemency on 238 occasions, including 94 commutations and 144 pardons, according to the Office of the Pardon Attorney. The Post contacted spokespeople for both the White House and the Office of the Pardon Attorney for comment. On Tuesday, US District Judge Maryellen Noreika ordered that “all proceedings in this case are hereby terminated” for the three counts against him related to possession of a firearm while addicted to illicit drugs. The nine-count tax evasion case in California was not marked closed as of 4 p.m. EST on Tuesday, though the defense team has filed a motion over the pardon.
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Social media users report they cannot access Facebook, Instagram or WhatsApp, as Meta confirms a mass outage of its platforms. Outage tracking website Downdetector.com was flooded with more than 100,000 reports of problems, which started about 3am (AEST). In a statement posted to X, Meta confirmed it was aware that a “technical issue” was impacting “some users” of their apps. It’s not clear how extensive the outage is, but reports suggest it is worldwide. “We’re working to get things back to normal as quickly as possible and apologise for any inconvenience,” the statement read. Similar statements were issued by Instagram and WhatsApp acknowledging and apologising for the issue. The WhatsApp statement concluded: “We expect things to be back to normal shortly”. Police are trying to catch a motorcyclist who was filmed swerving between oncoming traffic while riding without a helmet. The incident was captured by a dashcam about 2.30pm, November 13, on Gehrke Road in the Lockyer Valley. Police are appealing for anyone who recognises the rider or his passenger, who police said appeared to be female, to come forward. They do not believe anyone was injured in the stunt. An 80-year-old man has been charged with historical child sexual offences almost a month after police arrested him in his Rosemount home, but investigators suspected the man had committed further offences. He was arrested on November 15, after an alleged victim tipped off police and officers executed a search warrant on the man’s property. He was charged with 17 offences – 12 counts of indecent treatment of children, and five counts of unlawful intercourse – with police reporting the man used his involvement in a sports club in the 1990s to repeatedly offend against a child. Sunshine Coast CPIU Detective Senior Sergeant Kerri Della-Vedova thanked the person who had spoken to police and offered information that led to the arrest, but suspected more children had been involved. “If anyone else relates to this offending or has more information, I encourage you to speak to police,” Della-Vedova said. “I’d like to reinforce to anyone who has experienced sexual violence or abuse, even decades ago, that police will listen, we will investigate while respecting your wishes, privacy, health and safety needs.” The 80-year-old man was expected to appear before Maroochydore Magistrates Court today. An overnight house fire is being treated as arson by police. Officers believe the property, on Bindi Street in Logan Central, was reportedly set alight about 11.35pm. No one was home at the time and no injuries have been reported. Queensland Police declared a crime scene and investigations were under way at the house. Anyone with information or CCTV was urged to come forward. After confirming he would not stand in front of Indigenous flags if elected prime minister, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has suggested it’s his view that only the Australian flag should be flown on national landmarks such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The Aboriginal flag permanently replaced the NSW state flag atop the bridge in June 2022, after a protracted debate about whether it should be flown. The Australian Aboriginal Flag flies high atop the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Credit: Dylan Coker Asked on Seven’s Sunrise if his stance on the Aboriginal flag at press conferences extended to it being flown on the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Dutton didn’t directly answer. He noted it was a state government issue before implying his personal preference was that only the Australian flag was flown. “My preference would be that we just, frankly, accept that we have one national flag,” he said. “For us at a federal level, I’m not going to pretend that our country can be united when we’re asking people to identify in different ways.” He concluded that while we should be “very proud of our Indigenous heritage”, he doesn’t believe the country can be united under three flags. The Coalition’s nuclear energy policy, set to be released this week, will be cheaper than Labor’s plan, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has maintained. On Monday, the CSIRO released a report that found nuclear power was still about 50 per cent more expensive than renewables, even after the science organisation changed its modelling to accommodate criticism from the Coalition that it had unfairly favoured wind and solar energy sources. Dutton denied he was reconsidering his promise that energy bills would be cheaper using nuclear power because of the reissued report. He said the “international experience” had shown that they couldn’t meet net zero targets with renewable and that energy was cheaper. Pushed on the fact that most of the countries he regularly cites established their nuclear industries in the 20th century and therefore couldn’t be used to demonstrate the cost of an Australian plant, Dutton promised he would release the Coalition’s costings this week. “The costings show that ... it’s cheaper than what the government’s proposing, and we can deliver stability in the market,” he said. “So you need to decarbonise. We need to make sure that we’ve got stability. We can’t operate an economy with blackouts and brownouts.” Social media users report they cannot access Facebook, Instagram or WhatsApp, as Meta confirms a mass outage of its platforms. Outage tracking website Downdetector.com was flooded with more than 100,000 reports of problems, which started about 3am (AEST). In a statement posted to X, Meta confirmed it was aware that a “technical issue” was impacting “some users” of their apps. It’s not clear how extensive the outage is, but reports suggest it is worldwide. “We’re working to get things back to normal as quickly as possible and apologise for any inconvenience,” the statement read. Similar statements were issued by Instagram and WhatsApp acknowledging and apologising for the issue. The WhatsApp statement concluded: “We expect things to be back to normal shortly”. The deluge of earlier this week in Brisbane is in the rear-view mirror, with a sunny day forecast this Thursday The temperature is expected to reach a top of 30 degrees, and the next few days are expected to be even warmer. Here’s your seven-day outlook: Here are the stories making the rounds further afield this morning: Labor will force big tech companies to pay for Australian journalism under a new scheme that seeks to punish platforms such as Facebook for refusing to sign content deals, raising the prospect of a financial penalty if they do not contribute to local news. What really goes on at Mar-a-Lago? Donald Trump’s Palm Beach palace has effectively become a shadow White House as a roll-call of global statesmen, businessmen and political loyalists fly in to pay court, all striving to serve in, or influence, the president-elect. “What do you do? You wack the CEO.” Authorities say writings found in the possession of Luigi Mangione , who police allege gunned down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, hinted at a hatred of corporate greed. The Reserve Bank says it stands ready to respond to any economic turmoil caused by US President-elect Donald Trump’s ambitious tariff plans. Papua New Guinea will officially be granted a National Rugby League licence at an announcement today. Read more about the deal here. Good morning, thanks for joining us for Brisbane Times’ live news blog. It’s Thursday, December 12, and we’re expecting a sunny day and a top temperature of 30 degrees. In this morning’s local headlines: Star Casino has asked cyclists to dismount for 100 metres on the Bicentennial Bikeway at Queen’s Wharf during the Sono Lumo event. Now riders plan to protest in the casino’s driveway. If you’re stuck for Christmas gift ideas, Brisbane Times city reporter Courtney Kruk has compiled some of Brisbane’s best stores for gift-buying – from books and music to antiques and plants. Australian basketball great Leroy Loggins has thrown down the gauntlet to a history-making Brisbane Bullets star, and the way he responds could be what takes his side from the NBL doldrums to championship contention. And Brisbane’s The Gabba is set for a “green mamba” pitch in the third Test against India. Can Nathan McSweeney deal with another Jasprit Bumrah onslaught?
I'M A Celebrity fans have spotted a show 'feud' and are convinced Ant McPartlin 'hates' a campmate. The latest episode of ITV jungle reality show aired on Sunday night as Dean McCullough and Coleen Rooney took on the latest trial. But as they arrived at the trial clearing and were greeted by hosts Ant and Dec , Radio 1 star Dean cracked a joke. He said: "Well, well, well. We need to stop meeting like this. I've told you I didn't want another date." As Declan Donnelly laughed, Ant just looked blankly in Dean's direction. The moment didn't go unnoticed as I'm A Celebrity fans flooded social media with their reactions. more on i'm a celebrity One said: "Ant hates Dean so much omg his face says it all." A second wrote: "Ant can’t stand Dean you can tell." "Ant literally looks like he hates Dean," a third posted. While a fourth commented: "Ants face when dean said I told you I didn’t want to say." Most read in I’m A Celebrity 2024 MAURA Higgins is a late entry to I'm A Celeb 2024. Yet who is joining her? 2019 Love Island star Maura, 33, will be a late entry to the jungle line-up. She will head into the I'm A Celeb camp , along with the Reverend Richard Coles , 62. The duo will join the likes of Coleen Rooney , Barry McGuigan and Danny Jones in Ant and Dec’s jungle camp a week into this year’s star-spangled series. Yet initially the duo will have their own private base - and a secret mission - before heading into the main compound Down Under. Maura has already described the jungle as "hell." Meanwhile Richard, who has starred on Strictly, has confessed his biggest "fear."
Ontario pension backs US$100M funding for tech firm spotting deposits from spaceCALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PrairieSky Royalty Ltd. (" PrairieSky ”) (TSX:PSK) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of CDN $0.25 per common share, payable in cash on January 15, 2025 to shareholders of record on December 31, 2024. This dividend is designated as an "eligible dividend” for Canadian income tax purposes. About PrairieSky Royalty Ltd. PrairieSky is a royalty-focused company, generating royalty revenues as petroleum and natural gas are produced from its properties. PrairieSky has a diverse portfolio of properties that have a long history of generating free cash flow and that represent the largest and most concentrated independently-owned fee simple mineral title position in Canada. PrairieSky common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol PSK. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: PrairieSky Royalty Ltd. Investor Relations (587) 293-4000 www.prairiesky.com PDF available: http://ml.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/818920fe-8b83-4e27-9cf7-8c47f53b2b99
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street got back to climbing after the latest update on inflation appeared to clear the way for more help for the economy from the Federal Reserve. The S&P 500 gained 0.8% Wednesday to break a two-day losing streak and finished just short of its all-time high. Big Tech stocks led the way, which drove the Nasdaq composite up 1.8% to top the 20,000 level for the first time. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lagged with a dip of 0.2%. Stocks got a boost as expectations built that the Fed will deliver another cut to interest rates at its meeting next week. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below. NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes are rising Wednesday after the latest update on inflation appeared to clear the way for more help for the economy from the Federal Reserve . The S&P 500 gained 0.9% and is on track to break its first two-day losing streak in nearly a month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 7 points, or less than 0.1%, as of 2:45 p.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 1.8% and was heading for a record. Treasury yields edged higher in the bond market as expectations built that Wednesday’s inflation data will allow the Fed to deliver another cut to interest rates at its meeting next week. Traders are betting on a 95% probability of that, according to data from CME Group, up from 89% a day before. If they’re correct, it would be a third straight cut by the Fed after it began lowering rates in September from a two-decade high. It’s hoping to support a slowing job market after getting inflation nearly all the way down to its 2% target. Lower rates would give a boost to the economy, but they could also provide more fuel for inflation. Wednesday’s report said U.S. consumers paid prices in November that were 2.7% higher than a year earlier. That’s a slight acceleration from October’s inflation rate of 2.6%, but it was exactly what economists were expecting. Another report on inflation at the wholesale level will arrive on Thursday. “The data have given the Fed the ‘all clear’ for next week, and today’s inflation data keep a January cut in active discussion,” according to Ellen Zentner, chief economic strategist for Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. Expectations for a series of cuts to rates by the Fed have been one of the main reasons the S&P 500 has set an all-time high 57 times this year , with the latest coming last week. On Wall Street, Stitch Fix jumped 47.8% after the company that sends clothes to your door reported a smaller loss for the latest quarter than analysts expected. It also gave financial forecasts for the current quarter that were better than expected, including for revenue. Albertsons edged down by 0.6% after filing a lawsuit against Kroger, saying it didn’t do enough for their proposed $24.6 billion merger agreement to win regulatory clearance. Albertsons said it’s seeking billions of dollars in damages from Kroger, whose stock rose 0.6%. A day earlier, judges in separate cases in Oregon and Washington nixed the supermarket giants’ merger. The grocers contended a combination could have helped them compete with big retailers like Walmart, Costco and Amazon, but critics said it would hurt competition. After terminating the merger agreement Albertsons said it plans to boost its dividend 25% and increased the size of its program to buy back its own stock. Mondelez, the company behind Oreo and other food brands, climbed 2.2% after announcing a plan to send cash to shareholders by buying back up to $9 billion of its own stock. The program replaces a prior $6 billion plan, which had about $2.8 billion of capacity remaining and would have otherwise expired at the end of next year. On the losing end of Wall Street, Macy’s fell 2.3% after cutting some of its financial forecasts for the full year of 2024, including for how much profit it expects to make off each $1 of revenue. Dave & Buster’s Entertainment sank 18.7% after reporting a worse loss for the latest quarter than expected. It also said CEO Chris Morris has resigned, and the board has been working with an executive-search firm for the last few months to find its next permanent leader. In the bond market, the yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.27% from 4.23% late Tuesday. The two-year Treasury yield, which more closely tracks expectations for the Fed, rose to 4.16% from 4.14%. In stock markets abroad, indexes rose across much of Europe and Asia. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng was an outlier and slipped 0.8% as Chinese leaders convened an annual planning meeting in Beijing that is expected to set economic policies and growth targets for the coming year. South Korea’s Kospi rose 1%, up for a second straight day as it climbs back following last week’s political turmoil where its president briefly declared martial law. ___ AP Writers Matt Ott and Zimo Zhong contributed. Stan Choe, The Associated Press
The year 2024 has marked a significant shift in investment patterns for Indian investors, with a remarkable focus on US tech giants like Nvidia and Tesla. Indian investors have strategically turned their attention towards tech stocks in the US market. Nvidia and Tesla topped the charts, attracting considerable investments, according to data from Vested Finance. These two companies alone accounted for more than a quarter of the total investments from India, highlighting a robust belief in the future prospects of AI, GPUs, and electric vehicles. As the global economy navigates through uncertain waters, tech stocks remain the preferred choice for Indian investors, followed closely by ETFs. The broader market witnessed small-cap US equities rally, largely driven by Trump’s re-election and subsequent strengthening of the Republican party’s influence in Congress. Despite market volatility due to political and economic changes, Indian investors have shown a sustained appetite for diversified portfolios. This interest extends to diversified ETFs that use leverage and inverse strategies, which gained momentum over 2024. Vested Finance emphasizes the importance of balancing risk and opportunity. Investors are advised to diversify across high-growth areas like technology and renewable energy while not ignoring defensive sectors such as healthcare and financial services. As market trends evolve, the finance platform encourages careful observation of emerging market stocks, considering currency and geopolitical fluctuations. Besides Nvidia and Tesla, a variety of other tech investments such as Alphabet, AMD, Amazon, and leveraged ETFs like ProShares UltraPro QQQ (TQQQ) remain favored among Indian investors. This investment strategy underscores a keen interest in both maximizing returns and managing potential risks through diversified portfolios featuring both high and stable growth sectors. Why Indian Investors are Betting Big on US Tech Giants in 2024 In 2024, the investment landscape in India has taken a transformative turn, as Indian investors increasingly focus on US technology companies, with significant investments in industry leaders Nvidia and Tesla. This shift underscores a growing belief in the growth potential of artificial intelligence, GPU innovation, and electric vehicles, making these tech giants appealing prospects for robust returns. Investment Patterns and Market Insights Indian investors have shown a profound interest in the tech sector, viewing it as a cornerstone for future growth. In particular, Nvidia and Tesla have emerged as standout choices, capturing a substantial portion of the investment from India. This trend reflects not just confidence in these companies but also a broader shift toward tech-driven innovation and sustainable energy solutions. Additionally, investors have diversified their portfolios beyond individual stocks to include leveraged ETFs like ProShares UltraPro QQQ (TQQQ) and other tech entities such as Alphabet, AMD, and Amazon. This strategic diversification points to a cautious yet optimistic approach to capturing market gains while managing risks. Factors Driving the Trend Several factors are behind this shift towards US tech stocks and ETFs: 1. Global Economic Climate: The global economy remains uncertain, prompting investors to seek reliable growth sectors. Tech stocks provide a viable option due to their innovation-driven potential and resilient performance. 2. US Political Landscape: With Trump’s re-election, small-cap US equities have experienced a boost, further attracting foreign investments, including those from India. The Republican party’s enhanced influence in Congress adds a layer of political stability, bolstering investor confidence. 3. Tech and Renewable Energy Synergies: There is a dual emphasis on technology and renewable energy as key growth areas, aligning with global trends towards sustainability and innovation. Strategic Diversification and Risk Management Vested Finance, a prominent investment platform, underscores the importance of balancing risk and opportunity. They advise investors to spread investments across high-growth areas such as tech and renewable energy while maintaining positions in defensive sectors like healthcare and financial services. A tactical approach to investment, considering both emerging market dynamics and geopolitical shifts, can help mitigate risks associated with currency fluctuations and political disruptions. Future Predictions and Market Trends Looking ahead, Indian investment in US tech giants is expected to continue expanding, with Nvidia and Tesla remaining at the forefront. As technological advancements in AI and electric vehicles progress, these sectors present compelling opportunities for high returns. Moreover, the integration of sustainability into corporate strategies aligns with the global shift towards greener economies, offering an attractive proposition for forward-thinking investors. In conclusion, the 2024 trend of Indian investors channeling funds into US tech companies signifies a strategic alignment with global growth sectors and sustainable innovation. As this trend evolves, investors will likely keep a close eye on technological advancements, policy shifts, and economic indicators that could influence future performance. For more on investing in US markets, visit Vested Finance .Stock market today: Wall Street gets back to climbing, sending Nasdaq to a record
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SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 3, 2024-- Affirm Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFRM), the payment network that empowers consumers and helps merchants drive growth, today announced that Rob O’Hare, CFO of Affirm, will participate in a shareholder fireside chat on December 13, 2024. The event will be moderated by Bryan Keane from Deutsche Bank and will begin at 11:00 AM Eastern Time. The event will be webcast live on the Company’s investor relations website at https://investors.affirm.com , and management will address a selection of the top questions from retail and institutional shareholders relating to Affirm’s strategy, products, business model, and financial results. Affirm will be using Say Technologies to enable verified shareholders to submit and upvote questions. All Affirm shareholders can submit questions by visiting: https://app.saytechnologies.com/affirm-cfo-fireside-chat-dec-2024 . The Q&A platform opens at 4:00 PM Eastern Time on December 3, 2024, and will close on December 12, 2024, at 8:00 AM Eastern Time. About Affirm Affirm’s mission is to deliver honest financial products that improve lives. By building a new kind of payment network – one based on trust, transparency and putting people first – we empower millions of consumers to spend and save responsibly, and give thousands of businesses the tools to fuel growth. Unlike most credit cards and other pay-over-time options, we show consumers exactly what they will pay up front and never charge any late or hidden fees. Follow Affirm on social media: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | X . AFRM-F View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241203379798/en/ CONTACT: Investor Relations ir@affirm.com Media press@affirm.com KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA CALIFORNIA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PAYMENTS COMMUNICATIONS OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TECHNOLOGY FINANCE PUBLIC RELATIONS/INVESTOR RELATIONS SOURCE: Affirm Holdings, Inc. Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 12/03/2024 04:00 PM/DISC: 12/03/2024 03:58 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241203379798/en
You Asked: Noisy 4K Blu-rays and soundbars in cornersAwards season has arrived in the form of the Golden Globes nominations. The awards, which honor both movies and television programs, is often viewed as a preview of the upcoming Oscars. In this week's episode, co-hosts Bruce Miller and Terry Lipshetz go over the list, focusing largely on the movies, which tend to shine brightest at the ceremony. But they also take time to review a few of the TV shows, including the great, but rarely funny "The Bear," which is again in the comedy or musical category. We also have an interview with "Nickel Boys" director RaMell Ross, who spoke with Miller prior to the film receiving a nomination for best drama. Miller also talked with Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, who starred in the film. Complete list of Golden Globe nominations “Wicked”; “Anora”; “Emilia Perez”; “Challengers”; “A Real Pain”; “The Substance” “The Brutalist”; “A Complete Unknown,”; “Conclave”; “Dune: Part Two”; “Nickel Boys;” “September 5” Jesse Eisenberg, “A Real Pain”; Hugh Grant, “Heretic”; Gabriel LaBelle, “Saturday Night; Jesse Plemons, “Kinds of Kindness”’ Glen Powell, “Hitman”; Sebastian Stan, “A Different Man” Amy Adams, “Nightbitch”; Cynthia Erivo, “Wicked”; Karla Sofia Gascón, “Emilia Pérez”; Mikey Madison “Anora”; Demi Moore, “The Substance”; Zendaya, “Challengers” Pamela Anderson, “The Last Showgirl′′; Angelina Jolie, ”Maria”; Nicole Kidman, “Babygirl”; Tilda Swinton, “The Room Next Door”; Fernanda Torres, “I’m Still Here”; Kate Winslet, “Lee” Adrien Brody, “The Brutalist”; Timothée Chalamet, “A Complete Unknown’; Colman Domingo, “Sing Sing”; Ralph Fiennes, “Conclave”; Sebastian Stan, “The Apprentice’’ “Alien: Romulus”; Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”; Deadpool & Wolverine”; “Gladiator II”; “Inside Out 2”; “Twisters”; “Wicked”; “The Wild Robot” “All We Imagine As Light′′; ”Emilia Pérez”; “The Girl With the Needle”; “I’m Still Here”; “The Seed of the Sacred Fig”; “Vermiglio” “Flow”; “Inside Out 2”; “Memoir of a Snail”; “Moana 2”; “Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl”; “The Wild Robot” Selena Gomez, ”Emilia Pérez”; Ariana Grande, “Wicked”; Felicity Jones, “The Brutalist”; Margaret Qualley, “The Substance”; Isabella Rossellini, “Conclave”; Zoe Saldaña, ”Emilia Pérez” Yura Borisov, “Anora”; Kieran Culkin, “A Real Pain”; Edward Norton, “A Complete Unknown”; Guy Pearce, “The Brutalist”; Jeremy Strong, ”The Apprentice”; Denzel Washington, “Gladiator II” Jacques Audiard, “Emilia Pérez”; Sean Baker, ”Anora”; Edward Berger, “Conclave”; Brady Corbet, “The Brutalist”; Coralie Fargeat, “The Substance”; Payal Kapadia, “All We Imagine As Light” Jacques Audiard, “Emilia Pérez”; Sean Baker, ”Anora”; Brady Corbet, Mona Fastvold, “The Brutalist”; Jesse Eisenberg, “A Real Pain”; Coralie Fargeat, “The Substance”; Peter Straughan, “Conclave” Volker Bertelmann, “Conclave”; Daniel Blumberg, “The Brutalist”; Kris Bowers, “The Wild Robot”; Clement Ducol, Camille “Emilia Pérez”; Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, “Challengers”; Hans Zimmer, “Dune: Part Two” “Beautiful That Way” from “The Last Showgirl” (music/lyrics by Andrew Wyatt, Miley Cyrus, Lykke Zachrisson); “Compress/Repress” from “Challengers’ (music/lyrics by Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, Luca Guadagnino; “El Mal” from EL MAL” from “Emilia Pérez” (music/lyrics by Clément Ducol, Camille, Jacques Audiard; “Forbidden Road” from ”Better Man′′ (music/lyrics by Robbie Williams, Freddy Wexler, Sacha Skarbek); “Kiss the Sky” from “The Wild Robot′′ (music/lyrics by Delacey, Jordan K. Johnson, Stefan Johnson, Maren Morris, Michael Pollack, Ali Tamposi); ”Mi Camino′′ from “Emilia Pérez” (music/lyrics by Clément Ducol, Camille) “Shogun”; “The Diplomat”; “Slow Horses”; “Mr. and Mrs. Smith”; “The Day of the Jackal”; “Squid Game” “Abbott Elementary”; “The Bear; “Hacks”; “Nobody Wants This”; “Only Murders in the Building”; “The Gentlemen” Donald Glover, “Mr. and Mrs. Smith”; Jake Gyllenhaal, “Presumed Innocent”; Gary Oldman, “Slow Horses”; Eddie Redmayne, “The Day of the Jackal”; Hiroyuki Sanada, “Shogun”; Billy Bob Thornton, “Landman” Kathy Bates, “Matlock”; Emma D’Arcy, “House of the Dragon”; Maya Erskine, “Mr. & Mrs. Smith”; Keira Knightley, “Black Doves”; Keri Russell, “The Diplomat”; Anna Sawai, “Shogun” Kristen Bell, “Nobody Wants This”; Quinta Brunson, “Abbott Elementary”; Ayo Edebiri, “The Bear”; Selena Gomez, “Only Murders in the Building”; Kathryn Hahn, “Agatha All Along”; Jean Smart, “Hacks” Adam Brody, “Nobody Wants This”; Ted Danson, “A Man on the Inside”; Steve Martin, “Only Murders in the Building”; Jason Segel, “Shrinking”; Martin Short, “Only Murders in the Building”; Jeremy All White, “The Bear” “Baby Reindeer”; Disclaimer"; “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story”; “The Penguin”; “Ripley”; “True Detective: Night Country” Cate Blanchett, “Disclaimer''; Jodie Foster, ”True Detective: Night Country"; Cristin Milioti, “The Penguin''; Sofia Vergara, ”Griselda"; Naomi Watts, “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans”; Kate Winslet, “The Regime” Colin Farrell, “The Penguin”; Richard Gadd, “Baby Reindeer”; Kevin Kline, “Disclaimer”; Cooper Koch, “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story”; Ewan McGregor, “A Gentleman in Moscow”; Andrew Scott, “Ripley” Liza Colón-Zayas, “The Bear”; Hannah Einbinder, “Hacks”; Dakota Fanning, “Ripley”; Jessica Gunning, “Baby Reindeer”; Allison Janney, “The Diplomat”; Kali Reis, “True Detective: Night Country” Tadanobu Asano, “Shogun''; Javier Bardem, “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story”; Harrison Ford, “Shrinking”; Jack Lowden “Slow Horses”; Diego Luna, “La Maquina”; Ebon Moss-Bachrach, “The Bear” Jamie Foxx, “Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was”; Nikki Glaser, “Nikki Glaser: Someday You'll Die”; Seth Meyers, “Seth Meyers: Dad Man Walking”; Adam Sandler, "Adam Sandler: Love You"; Ali Wong, “Ali Wong: Single Lady”; Ramy Youssef, “Ramy Youssef: More Feelings” —List compiled by The Associated PressCouple went to the same urgent care for the same illness. 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Colombia shares lower at close of trade; COLCAP down 0.51%NoneKey posts 6.19am Dashcam captures dangerous motorcycle stunt 6.10am Man, 80, charged with historical child sexual offences after tip-off 5.29am Dutton implies Aboriginal flag should not be flown on Harbour Bridge 5.16am Dutton stands by claim nuclear will be cheaper, despite CSIRO findings Hide key posts Posts area Latest 1 of 1 Go to latest Pinned post from 5.01am Meta outage affecting Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp By Josefine Ganko Social media users report they cannot access Facebook, Instagram or WhatsApp, as Meta confirms a mass outage of its platforms. Outage tracking website Downdetector.com was flooded with more than 100,000 reports of problems, which started about 3am (AEST). In a statement posted to X, Meta confirmed it was aware that a “technical issue” was impacting “some users” of their apps. It’s not clear how extensive the outage is, but reports suggest it is worldwide. “We’re working to get things back to normal as quickly as possible and apologise for any inconvenience,” the statement read. Similar statements were issued by Instagram and WhatsApp acknowledging and apologising for the issue. The WhatsApp statement concluded: “We expect things to be back to normal shortly”. Latest posts Latest posts 6.19am Dashcam captures dangerous motorcycle stunt By William Davis Police are trying to catch a motorcyclist who was filmed swerving between oncoming traffic while riding without a helmet. The incident was captured by a dashcam about 2.30pm, November 13, on Gehrke Road in the Lockyer Valley. Police are appealing for anyone who recognises the rider or his passenger, who police said appeared to be female, to come forward. They do not believe anyone was injured in the stunt. 6.10am Man, 80, charged with historical child sexual offences after tip-off By Catherine Strohfeldt An 80-year-old man has been charged with historical child sexual offences almost a month after police arrested him in his Rosemount home, but investigators suspected the man had committed further offences. He was arrested on November 15, after an alleged victim tipped off police and officers executed a search warrant on the man’s property. He was charged with 17 offences – 12 counts of indecent treatment of children, and five counts of unlawful intercourse – with police reporting the man used his involvement in a sports club in the 1990s to repeatedly offend against a child. Sunshine Coast CPIU Detective Senior Sergeant Kerri Della-Vedova thanked the person who had spoken to police and offered information that led to the arrest, but suspected more children had been involved. “If anyone else relates to this offending or has more information, I encourage you to speak to police,” Della-Vedova said. “I’d like to reinforce to anyone who has experienced sexual violence or abuse, even decades ago, that police will listen, we will investigate while respecting your wishes, privacy, health and safety needs.” The 80-year-old man was expected to appear before Maroochydore Magistrates Court today. 5.46am Police believe house was deliberately set on fire overnight By William Davis An overnight house fire is being treated as arson by police. Officers believe the property, on Bindi Street in Logan Central, was reportedly set alight about 11.35pm. No one was home at the time and no injuries have been reported. Queensland Police declared a crime scene and investigations were under way at the house. Anyone with information or CCTV was urged to come forward. Advertisement 5.29am Dutton implies Aboriginal flag should not be flown on Harbour Bridge By Josefine Ganko After confirming he would not stand in front of Indigenous flags if elected prime minister, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has suggested it’s his view that only the Australian flag should be flown on national landmarks such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The Aboriginal flag permanently replaced the NSW state flag atop the bridge in June 2022, after a protracted debate about whether it should be flown. The Australian Aboriginal Flag flies high atop the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Credit: Dylan Coker Asked on Seven’s Sunrise if his stance on the Aboriginal flag at press conferences extended to it being flown on the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Dutton didn’t directly answer. He noted it was a state government issue before implying his personal preference was that only the Australian flag was flown. “My preference would be that we just, frankly, accept that we have one national flag,” he said. “For us at a federal level, I’m not going to pretend that our country can be united when we’re asking people to identify in different ways.” He concluded that while we should be “very proud of our Indigenous heritage”, he doesn’t believe the country can be united under three flags. 5.16am Dutton stands by claim nuclear will be cheaper, despite CSIRO findings By Josefine Ganko The Coalition’s nuclear energy policy, set to be released this week, will be cheaper than Labor’s plan, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has maintained. On Monday, the CSIRO released a report that found nuclear power was still about 50 per cent more expensive than renewables, even after the science organisation changed its modelling to accommodate criticism from the Coalition that it had unfairly favoured wind and solar energy sources. Dutton denied he was reconsidering his promise that energy bills would be cheaper using nuclear power because of the reissued report. Loading He said the “international experience” had shown that they couldn’t meet net zero targets with renewable and that energy was cheaper. Pushed on the fact that most of the countries he regularly cites established their nuclear industries in the 20th century and therefore couldn’t be used to demonstrate the cost of an Australian plant, Dutton promised he would release the Coalition’s costings this week. “The costings show that ... it’s cheaper than what the government’s proposing, and we can deliver stability in the market,” he said. “So you need to decarbonise. We need to make sure that we’ve got stability. We can’t operate an economy with blackouts and brownouts.” 5.01am Meta outage affecting Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp By Josefine Ganko Social media users report they cannot access Facebook, Instagram or WhatsApp, as Meta confirms a mass outage of its platforms. Outage tracking website Downdetector.com was flooded with more than 100,000 reports of problems, which started about 3am (AEST). In a statement posted to X, Meta confirmed it was aware that a “technical issue” was impacting “some users” of their apps. It’s not clear how extensive the outage is, but reports suggest it is worldwide. “We’re working to get things back to normal as quickly as possible and apologise for any inconvenience,” the statement read. Similar statements were issued by Instagram and WhatsApp acknowledging and apologising for the issue. The WhatsApp statement concluded: “We expect things to be back to normal shortly”. Advertisement 4.58am Here comes the sun, again The deluge of earlier this week in Brisbane is in the rear-view mirror, with a sunny day forecast this Thursday The temperature is expected to reach a top of 30 degrees, and the next few days are expected to be even warmer. Here’s your seven-day outlook: 4.57am At a glance: headlines beyond Brisbane Here are the stories making the rounds further afield this morning: Labor will force big tech companies to pay for Australian journalism under a new scheme that seeks to punish platforms such as Facebook for refusing to sign content deals, raising the prospect of a financial penalty if they do not contribute to local news. What really goes on at Mar-a-Lago? Donald Trump’s Palm Beach palace has effectively become a shadow White House as a roll-call of global statesmen, businessmen and political loyalists fly in to pay court, all striving to serve in, or influence, the president-elect. “What do you do? You wack the CEO.” Authorities say writings found in the possession of Luigi Mangione , who police allege gunned down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, hinted at a hatred of corporate greed. The Reserve Bank says it stands ready to respond to any economic turmoil caused by US President-elect Donald Trump’s ambitious tariff plans. Papua New Guinea will officially be granted a National Rugby League licence at an announcement today. Read more about the deal here. 4.54am The top stories for today Good morning, thanks for joining us for Brisbane Times’ live news blog. It’s Thursday, December 12, and we’re expecting a sunny day and a top temperature of 30 degrees. In this morning’s local headlines: Star Casino has asked cyclists to dismount for 100 metres on the Bicentennial Bikeway at Queen’s Wharf during the Sono Lumo event. Now riders plan to protest in the casino’s driveway. If you’re stuck for Christmas gift ideas, Brisbane Times city reporter Courtney Kruk has compiled some of Brisbane’s best stores for gift-buying – from books and music to antiques and plants. Australian basketball great Leroy Loggins has thrown down the gauntlet to a history-making Brisbane Bullets star, and the way he responds could be what takes his side from the NBL doldrums to championship contention. And Brisbane’s The Gabba is set for a “green mamba” pitch in the third Test against India. Can Nathan McSweeney deal with another Jasprit Bumrah onslaught? Latest 1 of 1 Latest Most Viewed in National Loading
Beyond Paradise's Humphrey and Martha had a very exciting house guest in this year's Christmas special . Much of the couple's journey up until this point has been consumed by their attempts to becomes parents, which involved trying to conceive naturally, before turning to IVF. But when that option proved to be unsuccessful, they eventually decided to explore fostering . They'd already had some practice with a young boy called Ryan, who was having some problems at home. But he has since returned to his mum, which means Humphrey and Martha were ready to open their home to Jaiden . The teenager, who arrived shortly before Christmas, was greeted by the pair, who were very excited, if nervous, to have him with them. But despite their warm welcome, he only removed his headphones to ask for the WiFi password, before placing them firmly back on his head. "He's a lovely kid," said Hannah the social worker. "He might just take a while to warm up." And she wasn't kidding. Read more: Beyond Paradise star Kris Marshall confirms next year's Christmas special is already done Beyond Paradise season 3 begins filming as old face returns to series Humphrey was needed at work the next day, but Martha had left the café in capable hands so that she could bond with Jaiden, or at least attempt to. Despite suggesting bowling and the cinema, all he wanted to do was stay in his room, prompting a frustrated and downbeat Martha to call the social worker for some advice. "Moving into a new placement is a very stressful time for these kids," said Hannah. "They didn't ask to be put into care, and because of that, they feel like they have no control." "So just leave him to do his own thing?" asked Martha. "You're doing exactly the right thing," she said. "It's baby steps until he gets to trust you. "For the first few days, they don't want to say anything that might get them into trouble or upset their carers in case they get sent somewhere else. Just trust your instinct." However, Martha was still struggling with being iced out, so she took Jaiden into work in an effort to coax him out of his shell. But that didn't work either, and a short time later, he disappeared, which sent Martha into a panic spiral as she sprinted all over town in an effort to find him. Thankfully, he hadn't gone far. Jaiden was parked on a bench down in the town, and as Martha approached, he appeared despondent. "You must think I’m really rude, sitting on my own all the time, always on my phone," he said. Martha assured him that she didn't, before encouraging him to open up to her and Humphrey. "You don't have to keep these things to yourself, you know," she said. "I know it must be difficult. We can talk about it, it might help a bit." And without forcing the issue further, Jaiden then felt able to confide in her about his younger brother Ben, who was living with another foster family due to them having different dads. It was a huge breakthrough considering he had barely spoken a word to her since his arrival. And now that she had that crucial insight, Martha felt able to ease off, leaving him to call his brother, which completely shifted his mood. Keep up to date with all the dramas - from period to crime to comedy By entering your details, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and privacy policy . You can unsubscribe at any time. When Humphrey arrived home that evening, the scene couldn't have been more different. Martha, her mum Barbara and Jaiden were enjoying a game of charades with Ben via video link as the fire roared and Christmas lights twinkled. "Piece of cake," said Martha when Humphrey enquired about the rest of their day. "What's the secret?” he quizzed. "Oh, I'm not sure there is one," she laughed. Getting to this point certainly wasn't easy, and there will undoubtedly be more challenges to come, but after a rocky start, Martha's on the right track. Beyond Paradise season 2 arrives in 2025. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast .Stocks closed higher on Wall Street as the market posted its fifth straight gain and the Dow Jones Industrial Average notched another record high. The S&P 500 rose 0.3%. The benchmark index’s 1.7% gain for the week erased most of its loss from last week. The Dow rose 1% as it nudged past its most recent high set last week, and the Nasdaq composite rose 0.2%. Markets have been volatile over the last few weeks, losing ground in the runup to elections in November, then surging following Donald Trump's victory, before falling again. The S&P 500 has been steadily rising throughout this week to within close range of its record. It's now within about 0.5% of its all-time high set last week. “Overall, market behavior has normalized following an intense few weeks,” said Mark Hackett, chief of investment research at Nationwide, in a statement. Several retailers jumped after giving Wall Street encouraging financial updates. Gap soared 12.8% after handily beating analysts' third-quarter earnings and revenue expectations, while raising its own revenue forecast for the year. Discount retailer Ross Stores rose 2.2% after raising its earnings forecast for the year. EchoStar fell 2.8% after DirecTV called off its purchase of that company's Dish Network unit. Smaller company stocks had some of the biggest gains. The Russell 2000 index rose 1.8%. A majority of stocks in the S&P 500 gained ground, but those gains were kept in check by slumps for several big technology companies. Nvidia fell 3.2%. Its pricey valuation makes it among the heaviest influences on whether the broader market gains or loses ground. The company has grown into a nearly $3.6 trillion behemoth because of demand for its chips used in artificial-intelligence technology. Intuit, which makes TurboTax and other accounting software, fell 5.7%. It gave investors a quarterly earnings forecast that fell short of analysts’ expectations. Facebook owner Meta Platforms fell 0.7% following a decision by the Supreme Court to allow a multibillion-dollar class action investors’ lawsuit to proceed against the company. It stems from the privacy scandal involving the Cambridge Analytica political consulting firm. All told, the S&P 500 rose 20.63 points to 5,969.34. The Dow climbed 426.16 points to 44,296.51, and the Nasdaq picked up 42.65 points to close at 2,406.67. European markets closed mostly higher and Asian markets ended mixed. Crude oil prices rose. Treasury yields held relatively steady in the bond market. The yield on the 10-year Treasury fell to 4.41% from 4.42% late Thursday. In the crypto market, bitcoin hovered around $99,000, according to CoinDesk. It has more than doubled this year and first surpassed the $99,000 level on Thursday. Retailers remained a big focus for investors this week amid close scrutiny on consumer spending habits headed into the holiday shopping season. Walmart, the nation's largest retailer, reported a quarter of strong sales and gave investors an encouraging financial forecast. Target, though, reported weaker earnings than analysts' expected and its forecast disappointed Wall Street. Consumer spending has fueled economic growth, despite a persistent squeeze from inflation and high borrowing costs. Inflation has been easing and the Federal Reserve has started trimming its benchmark interest rates. That is likely to help relieve pressure on consumers, but any major shift in spending could prompt the Fed to reassess its path ahead on interest rates. Also, any big reversals on the rate of inflation could curtail spending. Consumer sentiment remains strong, according to the University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index. It revised its latest figure for November to 71.8 from an initial reading of 73 earlier this month, though economists expected a slight increase. It's still up from 70.5 in October. The survey also showed that consumers' inflation expectations for the year ahead fell slightly to 2.6%, which is the lowest reading since December of 2020. Wall Street will get another update on how consumers feel when the business group The Conference Board releases its monthly consumer confidence survey on Tuesday. A key inflation update will come on Wednesday when the U.S. releases its October personal consumption expenditures index. The PCE is the Fed's preferred measure of inflation and this will be the last PCE reading prior to the central bank's meeting in December.Fury as Keir Starmer refuses to meet 99-year-old war veteran after £60k pension nightmare
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