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TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's government on Tuesday said it had lifted a ban on access to WhatsApp and Google Play after more than two years, the official IRNA news agency reported. The report said the country’s Supreme Council of Cyber Space made the decision in a meeting led by reformist President Masoud Pezeshkian, who has vowed to remove restrictions on social media. Iran’s telecommunication minister Sattar Heshemi in a post on X called the decision a “first step” in removing restrictions and said “the path will continue" — indicating the possibility of unblocking other services. Many people reached by The Associated Press across the capital, Tehran, and other cities said they had access to the services on computers but not yet on mobile phones. WhatsApp has been the third most popular messaging platform in Iran after Instagram and Telegram. The ban on WhatsApp and Google Play was put in place in 2022 during mass protests against the government over the death of a woman held by the country’s morality police for allegedly violating the strictly enforced dress code. The protests calmed in 2023 after a crackdown by police and security forces that led to the death of hundreds of people and the imprisonment of thousands. Iran has blocked access to various social media platforms over the years but many people in the country use proxies and VPNs to access them.WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Bill Clinton was discharged from a Washington hospital on Tuesday and will be home for Christmas after he was admitted the day before with a fever . Clinton is being treated for the flu, Angel Urena, Clinton's deputy chief of staff, said in a statement about his release. “He and his family are deeply grateful for the exceptional care provided by the team at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and are touched by the kind messages and well wishes he received,” Urena said. “He sends his warmest wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season to all,” Urena said. The 78-year-old Democrat was hospitalized on Monday afternoon for testing and observation. Clinton served two terms as president from January 1993 until January 2001. He addressed the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this summer, and campaigned in the fall for Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris , who lost the election to Republican Donald Trump in November. Clinton recently published his newest book, “Citizen,” a memoir about his life after the White House and the role of philanthropy in it. The Associated Press
President-elect Donald Trump said on Dec. 24 that he plans to direct the Department of Justice (DOJ) to pursue the death penalty against the worst violent offenders. His remarks came a day after outgoing President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of 37 death row prisoners to life in prison, including several mass murderers and child killers. “As soon as I am inaugurated, I will direct the Justice Department to vigorously pursue the death penalty to protect American families and children from violent rapists, murderers, and monsters,” Trump wrote in the post. “We will be a Nation of Law and Order again!” Besides generally signaling a tough-on-crime approach for his administration, Trump’s message suggests he intends to pursue legal reform that would restore the use of the death penalty as a punishment in cases of rape. This is not the first time Trump has signaled his intention to expand the use of capital punishment and reverse the moratorium on federal executions imposed by Biden. Throughout his presidential campaign, Trump signaled he would undo the moratorium and make more categories of criminals eligible for capital punishment, including child rapists and drug and human traffickers. During Trump’s first term in office, the federal government carried out 13 executions after resuming federal executions in 2020, following a 17-year hiatus. This marked the highest number of federal executions carried out under a single president since the 1950s and reflected Trump’s long-standing pledge to get tough on crime. The Biden administration, by contrast, has prioritized a shift away from the death penalty in favor of life sentences without parole for nearly all crimes. “These commutations are consistent with the moratorium my Administration has imposed on federal executions, in cases other than terrorism and hate-motivated mass murder,” Biden said. “Make no mistake: I condemn these murderers, grieve for the victims of their despicable acts, and ache for all the families who have suffered unimaginable and irreparable loss. But guided by my conscience and my experience as a public defender, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Vice President, and now President, I am more convinced than ever that we must stop the use of the death penalty at the federal level. “In good conscience, I cannot stand back and let a new administration resume executions that I halted.” “President Biden has reaffirmed the power of redemption over retribution and reminds us that state-sanctioned killing does not make us safer,“ Anthony Romero, executive director of the ACLU, said in a statement. ”The ACLU has long advocated against the death penalty and shed light on its fundamental flaws: it is error prone, racially biased, and a drain on public resources.” Critics of the death penalty, including the ACLU, argue that the punishment does not serve as a significant deterrent to violent crime and that the high costs associated with capital trials and prolonged appeals could be better spent on crime prevention and victim support. Supporters of capital punishment argue that it serves as ultimate justice for heinous crimes, provides closure to victims’ families, and that the financial burden of executions is a necessary cost to uphold justice and deter would-be offenders. In his Dec. 23 decision, Biden commuted the sentences of 37 out of 40 death row inmates. The three federal inmates who continue to face execution are 2013 Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev; Dylann Roof, who fatally shot nine people at a church in South Carolina in 2015; and Robert Bowers, who fatally shot 11 congregants at Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life Synagogue in 2018.The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike’s Climate Action Cell unveiled a series of innovative initiatives on Saturday at a public meeting in the city. The CAC showcased its plans to advance Bengaluru’s climate agenda through collaboration, technology, and public participation. Key initiatives included the launch of “Nisarga,” a chatbot developed with CGI and the Bengaluru Political Action Committee (B.PAC) to provide easy access to the Bengaluru Climate Action Plan. Officials also introduced the Rooftop Solar Explorer Tool, created by CSTEP, which enables residents to assess solar energy potential on rooftops and align with renewable energy goals. “The updated BBMP Lake and Park Management Systems now offer a virtual platform to monitor the maintenance of Bengaluru’s 200 lakes and over 1,200 parks. A “Mapathon Guidebook” is also launched to engage citizens in identifying spaces for urban greening projects,” Preeti Gehlot, Special Commissioner (Forest, Environment and Climate Change), BBMP said. Further, the CAC announced the “BluGreenUru Awards” to honour exemplary sustainability efforts. A new social media platform, “@bbmplakesparks,” was also introduced to promote community engagement. Published - December 21, 2024 11:06 pm IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit
I adore the Sony WH-1000XM4 and they’re still at their Black Friday price todaySeahawks quarterback Geno Smith suffered a knee injury during the team’s Week 15 loss to the Packers. While he was able to play all of Sunday’s loss to the Vikings, Smith still isn’t 100 percent — and told reporters on Tuesday and likely won’t be for some time. Playing the Bears on Thursday night, Smith was asked if the knee injury is behind him. “ It’s not ,” Smith said, via Brady Henderson of ESPN. “It’s going to be there for a while, but you’ve got to keep pushing.” Smith completed 31-of-43 passes for 314 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions in the 27-24 loss to Minnesota. He was also sacked twice. The Seahawks still have a chance to win the NFC West, especially if the Rams fall to the Cardinals on Saturday. But they also have to take care of their own business on Thursday against the Bears. In 15 games this year, Smith has completed 70.1 percent of his throws for 3,837 yards with 17 touchdowns and 15 interceptions.
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A FUTA first class graduate, Caleb Adewole, said that he got 96 out of 100 in his post-UTME before gaining university admission The brilliant Caleb revealed that he had five distinctions and four B's in his WASSCE, with 339 in his UTME A person who read Caleb was still not the first best-graduating student with a 4.85 CGPA asked what the first student got Don't miss out! Join Legit.ng's Sports News channel on WhatsApp now! A brilliant Federal University of Technology , Akure (FUTA) graduate, Caleb Adewole, has bagged first class. The man said he studied electrical and electronics engineering at the university and has a CGPA of 4.85 out of 5.0. FUTA graduate in Elect elect The FUTA graduate ( @Caleb_Wole ) listed his other academic achievements, and people praised him. Before admission, he had 5 A's and 4 B's in WASSCE. PAY ATTENTION: Follow us on Instagram - get the most important news directly in your favourite app! In 2017, he scored 339 out of 400 in UTME. He replicated the same success in his post-UTME with 96/100. Read also FUTA graduate who maintained 5.0 GPA for five times bags first class: "Apply for PhD abroad" Caleb is also a dean's list honoree. He graduated as the second best in his department, revealing the overall best got a 4.96 CGPA. See his post below: Legit.ng compiled some of the reactions below: @Ayo_dee988 asked: "Who come be the first best student?" Caleb replied: "He had a 4.96." @JohnVito21 said: "The only Caleb that I know from EEE. Ìwé Ọgbà." @Mr_Humble001 said: "Congratulations scholar." @Twealth79347074 said: "Once a genius is forever a genius. Big congratulations bro." @Yefz_Peterz said: "Congratulations Caleb." @mickyskofyld said: "High flier. I love this. Congratulations." @Owolabithebest said: "Congratulations brother and I'm proud of you. My friends @Murphydahnear and @FTheophilus couldn't do this for 6 years. I'm really disappointed in them." @SegunOlaboyede said: "Congratulations Caleb. Keep Shining and winning." @Tochukwu_c_c said: "Caleb is HIM! Congratulations, brother!" @oladipojesse said: "Calebbbbb....you're a star, bro! Congratulations." @Demi_Ogunleye said: "Omoor, you have two heads o." @Krazy__8__ joked: Read also UBA Foundation essay: Man rejoices as 16-year-old girl gets N7.5 million prize after winning contest "What's the colour of your Bugatti?????" @j0x3yy said: "Congratulations." 19-year-old bagged first class Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that a lady graduated with a first-class degree in software engineering from Babcock University and became an instant sensation. She was glad with her success and had to share the good news on social media. Many were amazed the 19-year-old pulled such off. PAY ATTENTION : Legit.ng Needs Your Opinion! That's your chance to change your favourite news media. Fill in a short questionnaire Source: Legit.ngThe butcher counter at Blackwells Farm Shop Blackwells Farm Shop. The main ethos here is supporting local farmers and producers, with more than 90 per cent of produce sourced from within a 30-mile radius. The butcher’s counter is fully stocked with traditional cuts of meat, roasting joints, and weekly changing specials and they dry-age beef for a minimum of 28 days for the very best of tenderness and flavour. A cheese counter, local wines and ales and homemade cakes are offered and looking ahead to Christmas, there’s free-range turkeys, free range geese and chickens. What we love: Monthly butchery courses including sausage making are ideal for educational experience days and gifts. Where: Herons Farm, Colne Road, Coggeshall. CO6 1TQ. blackwellsfarmproduce.co.uk Calcott Hall When the farm size is described as the equivalent to about 70 football pitches, you know there’s going to be plenty of choice grown on the site! The McTurks have been farming here for more than 40 years and within the 120-acre plot a range of vegetables are grown throughout the year. The farm shop has grown and grown and while there’s local products, a staggering amount of other goodies are available, too. What we love: Calcott’s Reward Card provides the opportunity to receive monthly offers and save money. Where: Ongar Road, Brentwood. CM15 9HS. calcotthall.com Manor Farm Shop in Great Baddow The Manor Farm Shop Starting out back in 1979, this family-run business is still in the capable hands of the Dobson family. There’s everything from the usual fresh fruit and vegetables to a selection of the more unusual, too. Wilkin and Sons famous jams and preserves are stocked, as are sausages, ham and bacon from Wicks Manor, and fresh fish can be bought Thursday to Saturday. In fact, there’s not much you can’t find! What we love: Gluten and wheat-free products are available. Where: Maldon Road, Great Baddow, Chelmsford. CM2 7DQ. themanorfarmshopchelmsford.co.uk Great Braxted Farm Shop. Quality, local produce and ethically sourced is the motto of this family-run farm shop which have been supplying the public and trade with their 30 years of experience. There’s not much you can’t find here, from seasonal fruit and vegetables to other products, including original Brick Lane Salt Beef Beigels, but that’s part of the appeal... discovering different items to take home. What we love: Braxted Seafood Hut pops up at the site on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Where: Maldon Road, Tiptree. CO5 0QA. @greatbraxtedfarmshop Coxs at Spencers Farm Shop. For more than 30 years, the Cox family have worked day and night, 364 days a year, to deliver quality fruit and veg across the Essex/Suffolk border. They took over the farm shop in 2020 and have continually invested in new ranges and stocked products. Showcasing the best of local producers, it’s here where there’s everything from the speciality of their soft fruits to delicious homemade cakes and quiches. What we love: Not just a farm shop...there’s a café and crazy golf course, too! Where: Park Road, Wickham St Paul, Halstead. CO9 2PX. spencersfarmshop.com Mitchells Farm Shop. Having farmed in Elmstead Market for 100 years, the Mitchell family have seen many changes throughout their tenure. The farm shop opened in 1995 and stocks a wide range of produce, including bread, milk, eggs, cheese, and the essentials such as fruit and vegetables (fresh and frozen) along with potatoes which are grown on the farm. Household essentials, of course, can also be found. What we love: Sweet treats including delectable ice cream flavours, as well as puddings and patisserie options! Where: School Road, Elmstead Market, Colchester. CO7 7EY. mitchellsfarmshop.net Best pressed...Lathcoats apple juice from its very own orchards Lathcoats Farm. (pic) This award-winning spot, established in 1912, has more than 40 varieties of English apples from its very own orchards and it’s also built up a good reputation for its PYO. Expect to be amazed with the wide selection of produce from trusted, small and family businesses across the region. Fresh fish available from Wednesday to Saturday. What we love: Get the aah factor from one of the animal experiences including alpaca trekking, meet and greets, as well as the junior farmer for the day! Where: Beehive Lane, Galleywood, near Chelmsford. CM2 8LX eapples.co.uk Ashlyns Farm Shop. Dedicated to stocking the best in fresh local produce, there’s everything from fresh fruit and vegetables to grass-fed beef and organic chicken from the onsite butcher, along with award-winning British and European cheese from the deli counter. Locally brewed craft beer, a wide selection of groceries, delicious chutneys, pies and pastries, and many other ingredients for the larder can also be found here. What we love: With a restaurant onsite, enjoy an indulgent brunch or lunch in the wood-beamed spot overlooking the garden. Where: Epping Road, North Weald. CM16 6RZ. ashlynsfarmshop.co.ukQatar Prioritizes Humanitarian Approach In Addressing Situation In Syria: Adviser To Prime Minister And Foreign Ministry's SpokespersonLONDON , NEW YORK , and SYDNEY , Dec. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DAZN , a world-leading sports entertainment platform, has today announced an agreement to acquire Foxtel Group (' Foxtel ') from its majority shareholder News Corp and minority shareholder Telstra at an enterprise value of US$2.2 billion , subject to regulatory approval. The acquisition establishes DAZN as a leader in sports entertainment in Australia – a highly attractive sports market – while also expanding DAZN's global footprint and enhancing the group's standing as the global home of sport. The addition of Foxtel to DAZN brings the Group's pro-forma revenues towards US$6 billion and provides the additional content, expertise, and expansion opportunities to accelerate DAZN's growth trajectory. Foxtel is one of Australia's leading media companies, with 4.7 million subscribers, who will benefit from DAZN's extensive portfolio of sports content, platform technology, and global reach. From its beginnings as Australia's original pay-TV innovator, Foxtel has evolved to become a digital and streaming leader in sports and entertainment and the proposed transaction positions Foxtel for continued expansion as a digital-first, streaming-focused business. Foxtel will maintain its local character, led by the CEO, Patrick Delany , and his world-class management team. DAZN, a sports streaming platform with a truly global reach, is committed to growing the global audience for domestic Australian sports across the 200 territories in which it is available. Under the terms of the transaction, News Corp and Telstra will become minority shareholders in DAZN, enabling them to retain an interest in Foxtel. Shay Segev , Chief Executive Officer of DAZN, said: "Australians watch more sport than any other country in the world, which makes this deal an incredibly exciting opportunity for DAZN to enter a key market, marking another step in our long-term strategy to become the global home of sport. Foxtel is a successful business that has undergone a remarkable digital transformation in recent years, and we are confident that our global reach and relentless pursuit of innovation will continue to drive the business forward and ensure long-term success. "We are committed to supporting and investing in Foxtel's television and streaming services, across both sports and entertainment, using our world-leading technology to further enhance the viewing experience for customers. We are also committed to using our global reach to export Australia's most popular sports to new markets around the world, and we will continue to promote women's and under-represented sports. "We're looking forward to working closely with Patrick Delany and his team, as well as News Corp and Telstra as shareholders in DAZN, to realise our ambitious vision for the future of sport entertainment." Siobhan McKenna , the Chairman of Foxtel , said the agreement with DAZN was international recognition of the transformation of Foxtel from an incumbent pay TV operator to a sports and entertainment digital and streaming leader. "Over the last seven years the Foxtel team, with the strong support of News, have achieved an extraordinary turnaround in an intensely competitive environment." Foxtel Group CEO, Patrick Delany , said: "Today's announcement is a natural evolution for the Foxtel Group, having reinvented the company over the past five years as Australia's most dynamic technology-led streaming company. "Kayo and Foxtel provide Australian sports fans with access to the best Australian and international sport and shows, including AFL, NRL and Cricket with 4.7 million subscribers. "We are excited by DAZN's commitment to the Australian market. They are experts in the sports media business and can play a significant role in supporting Foxtel as the business grows its streaming capabilities, bringing a bigger and better service to customers across entertainment, news and sport. They are a perfect match for us as we look toward this next era of growth. "We have been grateful for the support of News Corp while we reimagined the future of Foxtel. In 2019, when we merged Foxtel and Fox Sports we had many people questioning our future. "After launching Kayo later in 2019 and BINGE in 2020, today we are the largest Australian-based streamer of sport and entertainment, we have stabilised our Foxtel base and launched Hubbl to help consumers find all the streamed content they love all in one place. This wouldn't have been possible without the support and encouragement of News Corp." NOTES TO EDITORS About DAZN As a world-leading sports entertainment platform, DAZN streams over 90,000 live events annually and is available in more than 200 markets worldwide. DAZN is the home of European football, women's football, boxing and MMA, and the NFL internationally. The platform features the biggest sports and leagues from around the world – Bundesliga, Serie A, LALIGA, Ligue 1, Formula 1, NBA, Moto GP, and many more including the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. DAZN is transforming the way people enjoy sport. With a single, frictionless platform, sports fans can watch, play, buy, and connect. Live and on-demand sports content, anywhere, in any language, on any device – only on DAZN. DAZN partners with leading pay-TV operators, ISPs and Telcos worldwide to maximise sports exposure to a broad audience. Its partners include Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Sky, Movistar, Telenet, Vodafone, and many more. DAZN is a global, privately-owned company, founded in 2016, with more than 3,000 employees. The Group generated $3.2bn in revenue in 2023, having grown its annual revenues by over 50% on average from 2020 to 2023, through diverse revenue streams comprising subscriptions, advertising, sponsorship, and transactional. For more information on DAZN, our products, people, and performance, visit www.dazngroup.com . About Foxtel The Foxtel Group is one of Australia's leading media companies with 4.7 million subscribers. Its businesses include subscription television, streaming, sports production and advertising. The Foxtel Group is owned 65% by News Corp and 35% by Telstra. The Foxtel Group's diversified business includes Fox Sports, Australia's leading sports production company, famous for live sports and shows with the best commentators and personalities. It is also the home of local and global entertainment content and continues to be the partner of choice for the widest range of sports and international content providers based on established, long-term relationships, growing streaming audiences, and position as the largest Australian-based subscription television company. View original content: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/dazn-advances-global-expansion-with-acquisition-of-foxtel-a-leading-australian-sports-and-entertainment-media-group-302337994.html SOURCE DAZN
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