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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has undergone surgery to have his prostate removed, a procedure that came amid multiple crises including the war in Gaza and his trial for alleged corruption. or signup to continue reading Jerusalem's Hadassah Medical Centre announced late Sunday that the procedure had been "completed successfully." Justice Minister Yariv Levin, a close ally, served as acting prime minister during the operation. Netanyahu,75, is expected to remain hospitalised for several days. With so much at stake, Netanyahu's health in wartime is a concern for both Israelis and the wider world. As Israel's leader, Netanyahu is at the centre of major global events that are shifting the Middle East. With the dizzying pace of the past 14 months, being incapacitated for even a few hours can be risky. He will be in hospital at a time when international mediators are pushing Israel and Hamas to reach a ceasefire in Gaza and as fighting between Israel and Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels intensifies. The judges overseeing Netanyahu's trial accepted a request from his lawyer to call off three days of testimony scheduled this week. The Israeli prime minister has had a series of health issues in recent years, but has gone to great lengths to bolster a public image of himself as a healthy, energetic leader. But that image was shattered last year when Netanyahu's doctors revealed he had a heart condition, a problem that he had apparently long known about but concealed from the public. The revelation came as Netanyahu was dealing with massive anti-government protests. The news about a chronic heart problem stoked further anger and distrust during extreme political polarisation in Israel. Later in the year, Netanyahu was rushed to the hospital for what doctors said likely was dehydration. He stayed overnight, prompting his weekly Cabinet meeting to be delayed. Earlier this year, Netanyahu underwent hernia surgery, during which he was under full anesthesia and unconscious. Levin served as acting prime minister during the operation. According to Netanyahu's office, the Israeli leader was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection on Wednesday stemming from a benign enlargement of his prostate. The infection was treated successfully with antibiotics, but doctors said the surgery was needed in any case. Netanyahu is among older world leaders including US President Joe Biden, 82, President-elect Donald Trump, 78, and Pope Francis, 88, who have come under scrutiny for their age and health issues. Advertisement Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. We care about the protection of your data. Read our . Advertisement
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Triumph Gold Corp. ( CVE:TIG – Get Free Report )’s stock price rose 35.3% during trading on Friday . The company traded as high as C$0.23 and last traded at C$0.23. Approximately 178,150 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, an increase of 599% from the average daily volume of 25,471 shares. The stock had previously closed at C$0.17. Triumph Gold Price Performance The company has a quick ratio of 0.01, a current ratio of 0.15 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 56.37. The firm has a market cap of C$9.83 million, a P/E ratio of -7.67 and a beta of 1.64. The business’s 50 day moving average is C$0.19 and its two-hundred day moving average is C$0.19. About Triumph Gold ( Get Free Report ) Triumph Gold Corp., a junior natural resource company, engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties. The company primarily explores for gold, silver, copper, and molybdenum deposits. Its flagship project is the Freegold Mountain project located in Yukon, Canada. The company was formerly known as Northern Freegold Resources Ltd. See Also Receive News & Ratings for Triumph Gold Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Triumph Gold and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
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Taylor Swift gives pal Ashley Avignone a big hug while celebrating her 40th birthday in NYC Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By SONIA HORON FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 21:55 EST, 29 December 2024 | Updated: 21:58 EST, 29 December 2024 e-mail View comments Taylor Swift made some time in her busy schedule to celebrate her friend Ashley Avignone's birthday. The Bad Blood hitmaker, 35, was among the guests at the stylist’s 40th birthday celebrations in New York City on Saturday. Avignone shared a few snaps from the festivities to her Instagram on Sunday, including one photo of her and the superstar sharing a warm hug in front of a birthday cake. The pals both matched in long-sleeve black looks, with Taylor — who attended the bash with her boyfriend Travis Kecle , 35 — rocking her signature red lipstick. Swift also wore a chic Cartier Santos Demoiselle gold diamond watch, retailing for up to $31,000. Another photo showed Ashley blowing out her birthday candle. The writing on the colorful cake humorously stated, 'Ash is 25 (again).' Taylor Swift, 35, made some time in her busy schedule to celebrate her friend Ashley Avignone's 40th birthday 'Happy birthday to me, emphasis on the *happy*' the designer captioned her post. The birthday bash was held on Saturday at the exclusive members club Chez Margaux in the Meatpacking District, according to People . Read More Taylor Swift holds hands with Travis Kelce as they enjoy another date night in NYC Swift and Avignone met through mutual friend Emma Stone, and have been friends for 16 years. Avignone has accompanied Swift to a number of Kansas City Chiefs games to cheer on the pop star's tight end boyfriend. Avignone also recently supported Swift at her own birthday party , an Eras Tour-themed bash thrown by Kelce. Earlier on Saturday, Swift and her boyfriend were seen holding hands as they made their way to Avignone's birthday dinner. Despite the chilly temperatures, Swift put on a leggy display wearing a black minidress that contained a hem that stopped inches above her knees. Taylor layered the ensemble with a long, black coat that had sparkling, silver embellishments embroidered throughout the warm material. The songstress slipped into a pair of open-toed, black heels to coincide with the monochromatic color scheme of her look. Swift's long blonde locks were parted in the middle, and effortlessly flowed down past her shoulders in elegant waves. The Bad Blood hitmaker was among the guests at the stylist’s birthday celebrations in New York City. Avignone shared a number of snaps from the party to her Instagram on Sunday The writing on the colorful cake humorously stated, 'Ash is 25 (again).' The designer captioned her post: 'Happy birthday to me, emphasis on the *happy*' Taylor attended the bash with her boyfriend Travis Kecle, 35. The party was held on Saturday at the exclusive members club Chez Margaux in the Meatpacking District Swift put on a leggy display wearing a black minidress that contained a hem that stopped inches above her knees The performer carried a small, bedazzled purse in her right hand to hold a few items she needed during the night out. Taylor further glammed up the outfit by adding a pair of dangly, silver earrings as well as a silver-chained necklace. Kelce sported a vibrant look wearing a red, denim jacket that was unbuttoned at the front as well as a pair of matching, loose-fitting trousers. The professional NFL star added a printed, white shirt underneath and donned a pair of black shoes that were secured with laces. To complete the stylish ensemble for the evening, Travis added a cap on top of his head and also opted for a pair of shades. The couple - who were first romantically linked last year - were seen lovingly holding hands as they made their way across a busy street upon arriving to the restaurant. Just one day earlier, the lovebirds were previously spotted out in the Big Apple for a double date with producer Jack Antonoff and his wife, Margaret Qualley. Swift and Kelce matched in coordinating looks as she donned a $5,500 wool, Stella McCartney blazer that contained dazzling embellishments. Social media users soon jumped to X to share their thoughts on the couple's ensembles, with one penning, 'THE MATCHING COLOURS AHHHHHHH TAYLOR AND TRAVIS YOU GUYS LOOK INCREDIBLE!!!' Avignone (R) also recently supported Swift at her own birthday party, an Eras Tour-themed bash thrown by Kelce; They are seen with Chiefs WAG Lyndsay Bell (L) and Brittany Mahomes Avignone has accompanied Swift to a number of Kansas City Chiefs games to cheer on the pop star's tight end boyfriend; they are seen with Blake Lively in February at Super Bowl 58 Swift and Avignone met through mutual friend Emma Stone, and have been friends for 16 years; Taylor, Emma and Ashley seen in 2010 Another added, 'Taylor & Travis' matching outfits are so cute [sobbing emoji],' while one shared, 'Both outfits really are incredible! Taylor and Travis look amazing together.' Earlier this week, an insider for the Chiefs opened up about Kelce's plans with Swift amid his team's short break on the New Day With SSJ podcast . The Chiefs competed against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Christmas Day - which resulted in a 29-10 victory for Kansas City. While mentioning Chiefs coach Andy Reid, the insider named Pete Sweeney stated, 'Andy I believe got done with the [Steelers] game and gave the guys some time to go do what they want to do.' 'A tight end might be going to New York with his girlfriend, a quarterback might be hanging out with his kids. Who knows what everybody else is doing.' 'But I think it's a nice reset for these guys. All these guys will practice next week, but I have a zero percent feel that any starter of any significance will play in this game.' Kelce will join the Chiefs on the football field next year on January 5 as they take on the Denver Broncos. Taylor Swift Share or comment on this article: Taylor Swift gives pal Ashley Avignone a big hug while celebrating her 40th birthday in NYC e-mail Add commentAP Business SummaryBrief at 6:26 p.m. EST
Will the final pair of episodes of HBO’s Dune: Prophecy pay off the table-setting of the first four? They have to, right? The truth is that the critical and commercial reputation of this show could hinge on whether or not they do. If it’s all more set-up for future seasons, more wheel-spinning as the writers of this show put pieces in place instead of actually moving them on the game board, then it’s going to make this overall season feel like a disappointment. On the other hand, if the lit fuses finally lead to explosions, it could get the buzz that this show has distinctly been lacking. Notice how people online kept talking about The Penguin after its fantastic finale ? Dune: Prophecy could use that kind of buzz, or risk sinking into the desert of the glut of TV options in the 2020s. “Twice Born” is another choppy episode for about half of its runtime, continuing the division of its two most captivating characters in Valya and Tula Harkonnen, and spending a lot of time talking about what to do instead of actually doing anything. Despite the dramatic throat-clearing, there are thematic elements of the episode that are worth unpacking. For example, notice how the episode opens with two families in crisis, paralleling the power structures of House Harkonnen and House Corrino. It starts with Valya’s reunion with her elderly uncle Evgeny, who blames her for the dissolution of the legacy of his entire house. Understanding that Harrow Harkonnen is someone she could easily control, she offers herself as the family’s Truthsayer. She will guide them back to the High Council and again control universal politics from behind the curtain. She’s essentially pitching the creation of a leader from the rubble of a regime she helped topple a generation ago. Cut to the Corrinos, who are on the opposite end of the power spectrum but also facing a formative chapter in their legacy. Nez is startled to see Desmond Hart at the table, especially as rumors circulate about how he murdered Pruwet Richese. She doesn’t hold back, telling her father that she won’t be a part of his plans if they include Desmond. In an interesting beat that could be easily missed, Constantine moves to join Nez as she storms out and Javicco orders him to sit. He may not be able to control Nez, but he’s not going to lose Constantine too. Javicco is preparing for a meeting of the High Council, over which he’s kind of like the Speaker of the House, the Emperor who listens to the grievances and concerns of the other regimes throughout the universe. At the same time, Desmond is caught ripping out pages of Kasha’s sisterhood book one by one. It’s real “Universal Psycho” behavior, and he encourages Javicco to use that sociopathic power to his greatest advantage. “Show them the man that you are,” he says. “Use me.” He’s a weapon to turn policy into power. Is Dune: Prophecy a political commentary on life in the 2010s and 2020s, in which political discussion has turned to violence? Perhaps, but it’s thinly written so far if it’s designed to make any sort of specific political point beyond “be careful how you wield the power you’ve been lucky/corrupt enough to achieve.” While wheels are turning (or spinning) behind the scenes, the rebels are planning an attack during the High Council meeting, one involving a “thinking machine,” a drone that can get close to the emperor before exploding. Shortly after learning of its existence, we learn that Valya knows about the drone bomb and plans to use that knowledge to reveal Atreides as a betrayer and gain favor with the council. It’s again power vs. politics, the main theme of the show. It will all end rather abruptly, cutting a potentially interesting plot thread before it has a chance to go anywhere, but I’m getting ahead of myself. Time for the acolytes! The episode actually opens with a haunting vision related to the death of Dorotea by Valya’s voice, a dream that multiple acolytes appear to be having at the same time. To try to figure out what they know and how they know it, Tula initiates a spice ceremony with the acolytes, starting them on a sort of vision trip like they’re getting high in the desert on their way to Joshua Tree. On the futuristic trip, the acolytes start furiously drawing circles. It’s a terrifying beat in a show that could use more powerful imagery. Is it the well where Dorotea was killed? Is it a sandworm? A planet? A bouncy ball? Tula tries to pull them out of the vision with her voice, but she can’t, until they all settle on the same drawing that looks like eyes in the darkness. It’s later revealed it’s not the well but the Shai-Hulud, the Fremen word for a sandworm. Why? Are the sisters drawing the connection between what happened on Arrakis to Desmond Hart? A bit of behind-the-scenes action—most importantly, Nez going to Atreides to help burn down her father’s empire—leads into the High Council meeting. There’s some political chatter and talk of grievances before Nez makes her move, accusing Desmond of killing Pruwet on the Council floor. It turns out the rebels and Valya don’t need an actual bomb when they have a princess to blow everything up. And then Desmond steps in. He did kill Pruwet. He brought in a thinking machine, and that’s punishable by death in the regime that Desmond wants to make a reality. And he caught the rebels, although the Atreides connection appears unknown or at least kept secret. With a nod from his boss, Desmond lights up opposing council leaders and the rebels. It’s a brutal display of power that takes a physical toll on Desmond, which Javicco seems more concerned about than the chaos that the very public violence will sow. Back to Tula, who’s talking to Emeline, who has put all of the pieces together. The Harkonnen sisters killed Dorotea and Orry. And she’s going to tell everyone. Tula responds by slitting her throat. Valya has been portrayed as the vicious one, but Tula will do whatever it takes too. Wait! It’s a dream. Or is it a vision? Will she have to murder to keep her sister’s secrets? She has something else to worry about first when she wakes to find Lila has returned from her spice agony. Lila doesn’t know where she is. What will Tula tell her? In the episode’s final scene, Evgeny croaks (Mark Addy deserved better), leaving Harrow fully in charge, which is exactly what Valya wants. She can control him. She has a vision of Griffin. Or does she? Is it a shapeshifter? As Griffin shifts into another figure, Valya says, “Thank you, Theo.” It was Theodosia, the sister who went on the journey with Valya. Did she know that Valya needed to see Griffin one more time to center her? It’s a reminder of how much of this show is about the death of a Harkonnen at the hands of House Atreides and the battle that will continue over ten thousand years. Stray observationsTrump's nominee for attorney general a longtime ally
Police Incident on I-35 and SH 71 Causes Major Traffic Delays in AustinThe votes were still being counted when President-elect Donald Trump proclaimed that he had received an “unprecedented and powerful mandate” from the nation’s voters. His words were reminiscent of those 20 years ago from George W. Bush, the last prior GOP president to win a popular majority, who said the 2004 election provided him with “political capital, and I intend to spend it.” It did not work out well for Bush. He squandered that capital on an ill-fated effort to partially privatize Social Security and an endless war in Iraq, and his party lost the White House four years later. His experience was more the rule than the exception. Presidents from both parties have regularly overreached their “mandates” and gotten themselves into political trouble by trying to do more than the voters expected. Outgoing President Joe Biden, for example, was narrowly elected, primarily to normalize Washington after the vicissitudes of the first Trump presidency and manage the aftermath of the COVID pandemic. But he took advantage of narrow Democratic congressional majorities to push through major domestic programs. While the nation will benefit in the long run, his failure to respond to the post-pandemic inflation and the festering immigration problem sapped his popularity and led to his party’s loss of the presidency. Trump’s victory, which included a sweep of all seven battleground states, looks somewhat more modest today than it appeared on election night. His popular margin over Kamala Harris is under 2 points, and his share of the popular vote, likely to be just below 50 percent, is the second lowest of the last six elections. But that has not stopped the president-elect from proceeding as if he won by a landslide. As a leading senatorial Trump supporter, Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall, put it: “Trump was elected to turn this place upside down.” In particular, he is mapping plans to implement some of his most far-reaching campaign proposals, such as mass deportation of undocumented workers and vengeance against those who prosecuted him or refused to help overturn his 2020 election defeat. Trump repeatedly complained in his first term that Attorneys General Jeff Sessions and Bill Barr refused to heed his complaints about independent counsel Robert Mueller’s probe of alleged Russian influence in his 2016 campaign and his allegations of fraud in the 2020 result. So he picked the ethically challenged Matt Gaetz, one of his most outspoken congressional supporters, as attorney general despite pending allegations of sexual misconduct and possible drug use. Gaetz stepped aside last week under much scrutiny. As key Justice Department deputies, Trump chose three of his personal lawyers. Trump seems likely to succeed in bringing the Justice Department under tighter White House control. Other dubious choices include Pete Hegseth, a Fox News personality and former National Guard member, as secretary of defense; Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime critic of vaccines and the medical establishment, as secretary of health and human services; and former Hawaii Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, who echoed the Kremlin line blaming Biden for the war in Ukraine, as director of national intelligence. If Trump is lucky, the Senate will reject some or all of them. That’s because of the potential damage and resulting unpopularity that could stem from the policies they might implement. For example, Hegseth has advocated firing the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who is Black, and the chief of naval operations, a woman admiral, on grounds they were “diversity” choices. He is opposed to women serving in combat. And some Trump aides want to fire other generals and admirals who pushed diversity efforts and investigate the Biden administration’s botched withdrawal from Afghanistan, possibly including court-martialing some of those deemed responsible. Kennedy has advocated withdrawing support for fluoride in water supplies and limiting some of the childhood vaccinations that are widely held responsible for the low rate of diseases like polio. Trump also named Tom Homan, the former director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, to manage plans for deporting millions of undocumented workers, starting on his Inauguration Day. While polls have shown most Americans favor such deportations, public attitudes may change if people discover the effort sweeps up not only alleged criminals but also their law-abiding immigrant neighbors or the farm and construction workers who are crucial to the American economy. Also risky politically is the prospect of the massive cutbacks in federal programs that have been threatened by billionaire Elon Musk, named by Trump to co-chair a Department of Government Efficiency. While polls always show widespread support to cut federal spending in general, specific cuts of health and education programs may prove less popular. For the president-elect, this is just the start. Trump has vowed to impose stiff tariffs on all U.S. imports, a move that could lead to a renewed spurt in the inflation against which he campaigned. And congressional Republicans are talking of reductions in Medicaid and food stamps to pay for the tax cuts they hope to enact in Trump’s first 100 days. Trump’s more egregious personnel choices unpleasantly surprised some GOP senators, though his intent echoed his campaign promises. Some Trump voters might be unpleasantly surprised at the impact of the changes for which they voted.
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