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This year's Black Friday shopping behavior underscored a dramatic shift towards online platforms, where U.S. consumers increased their spending by a robust 14.6%, Mastercard SpendingPulse reported. In contrast, brick-and-mortar stores faced stagnant growth at 0.7%, posing challenges to traditional retailers. With the impact of inflation, Facteus' data reveals adjusted gains of 8.5% online and a concerning 8% decline for in-store purchases. Economic insights from Mastercard's Chief Economist, Michelle Meyer, indicate that while overall inflation hovers above 2%, key holiday products like clothing and electronics are seeing moderated or reduced prices, providing some respite for consumers. Mobile and device-driven purchases are bolstering e-commerce giants such as Amazon and Walmart, as U.S. shoppers leaned into online venues for holiday deals. Adobe and Salesforce report a significant increase in online spending, with U.S. consumers spending $10.8 billion and $17.5 billion online on Friday alone. Retail dynamics are rapidly evolving as the competition for consumer attention intensifies. (With inputs from agencies.)

On the 16th day, Bryson DeChambeau finally got his hole-in-one. The LIV golfer and started a challenge earlier this month of attempting to make a hole-in-one while hitting golf balls over his house and onto a backyard putting green. The number of shots DeChambeau would attempt would depend on what day of the challenge he was on — so one shot on the first day, two on the second day, and so on. On Wednesday, DeChambeau's achieved his goal with a wedge on his 14th attempt of the day and his 134th overall shot. What a journey — Bryson DeChambeau (@brysondech) “I can’t believe I made that, finally! Are you kidding me?!” DeChambeau said before falling to the ground in disbelief. “That’s enough.” There were close calls along the way, . But successfully sinking a hole-in-one early in this would it? As for holes-in-one during his pro career, DeChambeau has made only one — during the final round of the on the 16th hole.

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Best Bets for NCAA Basketball Picks Against the Spread for Thursday, November 28Bitcoin has surpassed the $100,000 mark as the post-election rally continues. What's next?Delta Air Lines Inc. stock outperforms competitors on strong trading dayDENVER — Amid renewed interest in the killing of JonBenet Ramsey triggered in part by a new Netflix documentary, police in Boulder, Colorado, refuted assertions this week that there is viable evidence and leads about the 1996 killing of the 6-year-old girl that they are not pursuing. JonBenet Ramsey, who competed in beauty pageants, was found dead in the basement of her family's home in the college town of Boulder the day after Christmas in 1996. Her body was found several hours after her mother called 911 to say her daughter was missing and a ransom note was left behind. The gravesite of JonBenet Ramsey is covered with flowers Jan. 8, 1997, at St. James Episcopal Cemetery in Marietta, Ga. JonBenet was bludgeoned and strangled. Her death was ruled a homicide, but nobody was ever prosecuted. The details of the crime and video footage of JonBenet competing in pageants propelled the case into one of the highest-profile mysteries in the United States. The police comments came as part of their annual update on the investigation, a month before the 28th anniversary of JonBenet's killing. Police said they released it a little earlier due to the increased attention on the case, apparently referring to the three-part Netflix series "Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenet Ramsey." In a video statement, Boulder Police Chief Steve Redfearn said the department welcomes news coverage and documentaries about the killing of JonBenet, who would have been 34 this year, as a way to generate possible new leads. He said the department is committed to solving the case but needs to be careful about what it shares about the investigation to protect a possible future prosecution. "What I can tell you though, is we have thoroughly investigated multiple people as suspects throughout the years and we continue to be open-minded about what occurred as we investigate the tips that come in to detectives," he said. The Netflix documentary focuses on the mistakes made by police and the "media circus" surrounding the case. A police officer sits in her cruiser Jan. 3, 1997, outside the home in which 6-year-old JonBenet Ramsey was found murdered Dec. 26, 1996, in Boulder, Colo. Police were widely criticized for mishandling the early investigation into her death amid speculation that her family was responsible. However, a prosecutor cleared her parents, John and Patsy Ramsey, and brother Burke in 2008 based on new DNA evidence from JonBenet's clothing that pointed to the involvement of an "unexplained third party" in her slaying. The announcement by former district attorney Mary Lacy came two years after Patsy Ramsey died of cancer. Lacy called the Ramseys "victims of this crime." John Ramsey continued to speak out for the case to be solved. In 2022, he supported an online petition asking Colorado's governor to intervene in the investigation by putting an outside agency in charge of DNA testing in the case. In the Netflix documentary, he said he advocated for several items that were not prepared for DNA testing to be tested and for other items to be retested. He said the results should be put through a genealogy database. In recent years, investigators identified suspects in unsolved cases by comparing DNA profiles from crime scenes and to DNA testing results shared online by people researching their family trees. In 2021, police said in their annual update that DNA hadn't been ruled out to help solve the case, and in 2022 noted that some evidence could be "consumed" if DNA testing is done on it. Last year, police said they convened a panel of outside experts to review the investigation to give recommendations and determine if updated technologies or forensic testing might produce new leads. In the latest update, Redfearn said that review ended but police continue to work through and evaluate a "lengthy list of recommendations" from the panel. Receive the latest in local entertainment news in your inbox weekly!

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Each December, celebrities, athletes, billionaires and influencers descend on Miami to attend Art Basel Miami Beach. While much of the glitterati will be in town to purchase some new art pieces, others will simply enjoy the lavish celebrations surrounding Art Week. Past A-listers making the rounds at Art Basel have included Snoop Dogg, Kim Kardashian, Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Brady. Keep reading to find out which stars are heading to Florida this year. Celsius x Padel Reserve The Celsius Classic is back for the second year at Reserve Padel in Miami on Friday, Dec. 6. A-listers and influencers are expected to attend and participate in the charity-driven padel tournament. Guests can enjoy curated bites, Celsius beverages, a live DJ set and gifted limited-edition merch. The Tribeca Festival at Art Basel Miami Beach Tribeca Festival at Art Basel Miami Beach, in association with Art Basel and presented by The Ordinary and ESPN, will take place at the Miami Beach Bandshell from Dec. 4 to Dec. 7. Programming will include a headlining conversation with Camila Cabello, performances by artists Magdalena Bay, Makaya McCraven, Neggy Gemmy and Luedji Luna, and DJ sets by Brainville and Natasha Diggs and L3NI. There will also be a retrospective screening of Mike Nichols’ 1996 film “The Birdcage,” followed by a drag show from the queens of Palace South Beach. Judith Lieber x Sexy Fish Sexy Fish is partnering with Judith Leiber Couture to celebrate the brand’s latest collaboration with artist Ashley Longshore and the debut of the alluring Bust Bag collection with a luncheon on Dec. 4. The event will preview the brand’s Holiday ’24 collection and guests will be treated to special glittery gifts. Judith Leiber Couture’s EVP and Chief Creative Officer Jana Matheson will be there to host the stylish event. The Cultivist x Captial One x Hassan Hajjaj The Cultivist, Capital One and Hassan Hajjaj are partnering to bring Morocco’s heritage and vibrancy to life with a fully immersive art installation and lineup of public programming and VIP events with an invite-only preview on Dec. 3. The Hassan Hajjaj pop-up titled DAR MIAMI will then be open to the public. Capital One cardholders and VIPs will have access to two unique dining experiences curated by Michelin star Chef Rose Previte and live music performances by Simo Lagnawi, Anderson. Paak, Kaytranada and more. Attendees will also have access to limited edition merch designed by Hajjaj including wearable items and homewares inspired by Moroccan Heritage. Museum of Art and Design at Miami Dade College Museum of Art and Design at Miami Dade College, in partnership with the Women Artists Archive Miami, will present Kabuya Pamela Bowens-Saffo: From the Heights., marking the artist’s first-ever solo show. “Her impact on South Florida’s cultural landscape is celebrated in this first-of-its-kind exhibition featuring archival materials presented alongside artwork from the early 80s to the present that is deeply tied to the community,” a press release states. “Specializing in printmaking and mixed media constructions, her art delves into social and political human relations, emphasizing the African American experience.” The event is open to the public. LIV Miami x Art Week LIV Miami is celebrating Art Week with a stellar line-up of performances throughout the week. Artists expected to take the stage at David Grutman’s beloved nightclub include Diplo, DJ Khaled, John Summit and Lil Wayne. American Express x Art Week The Resy Lounge is returning to the Untitled Art Fair, presented by Delta Air Lines and American Express. Guests can use the space to sit back, relax, and enjoy complimentary food and beverages by Jon & Vinny’s. Eligible Delta Air Lines American Express card members will gain access to exclusive offerings including specialty dishes, dedicated bars serving Helen’s Wines and Helen’s exclusive cocktails, outdoor cabanas, curated gift bags and a meet and greet with renowned artist Justin Lim. Night Shift at Jon & Vinny’s, hosted by American Express and Delta, is a one-night event at the Rubell Museum. The after-hours party will include intimate performances from surprise musical guests, cocktails and late night Jon & Vinny’s pizza to-go, in limited edition American Express x Delta pizza boxes. Delta Air Lines and American Express are offering complimentary Jon & Vinny’s breakfast pizzas at the Rubell Museum WANDERLUST presented by Marriott Bonvoy American Express will host its 8th Annual Miami Art Basel party at the W South Beach on Dec. 7. This exclusive Card Member party will bring the popular Resy restaurant, Superbueno, to Miami Beach for a taste of iconic Mexican dishes, immersive art sculptures from renowned visual artist Jimena Montemayor, and sounds from South Africa with amapiano performing DJ Uncle Waffles. Ostrow Brasserie x Art Basel Ostrow Brasserie, Miami’s first Kosher-French restaurant helmed by world-renowned French chef Olivia Ostrow, will celebrate Art Basel with an extraordinary four-course wine pairing dinner hosted by Amar’e Stoudemire. The founder of Stoudemire Wines will be curating the wine pairings from Israel and guests will dine on dishes inspired by Israeli artists Gil Goren, Nir Segal and Brian Poli-Dixon. Venezuelan artist, LAMACA, will give a live performance at the event. Christopher King Grand Opening Christopher King, a true embodiment of ultra-luxury and heritage-rich craftsmanship, will celebrate its official debut. The eponymous brand offers a curated collection of premium leather goods, distinguished accessories, artisanal home pieces, and furniture. King will host an invite-only celebration, sponsored by Krug Champagne, at the brand’s new flagship store in Coral Gables. Fuel Venture Capital x Tony Kelly Fuel Venture Capital will host a special book signing with Tony Kelly aboard the Sealyon yacht. The soirée is by invitation only. The Wellness Oasis presented by Chase The Wellness OasisTM presented by Chase is a transformative event platform and community dedicated to helping people with their mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. Experts and stars including Deepak Chopra, Goldie Hawn, Melissa Tepperberg, and Joe Jonas will lead workshops and conversations about mindfulness, togetherness and more. The event will take place at 1 Hotel South Beach and is being produced by 4B Advisory. Will.i.am x Mercedes-Benz Will.i.am is teaming up with Mercedes-Benz to celebrate the brand’s new entertainment system, MBUX Sound Drive. The event will take place at Nikki Beach. The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach x Art Basel The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, an official sponsor of Art Basel Miami 2024, is celebrating Women in the Spotlight with the unveiling of “As her hands move, her heart beats in the rhythm of monsoons,” a site- specific sculpture by celebrated artist Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya, this year’s recipient of the Bank of America Artadia Award. Set to be unveiled in the hotel’s lobby on Tuesday, Dec. 3rd, this commissioned installation is part of a collaboration with Artadia. Artadia will also unveil the inaugural SEEN Award and a limited edition print by 2016 NADA Artadia Awardee Summer Wheat at The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach during Art Week. In addition to Phingbodhipakkiya’s installation, the design-forward property will also display Wheat’s limited edition print in conjunction with global publisher Phaidon. Hallucinarium x Art Week Elrow’s brand-new immersive show, Hallucinarium, was designed in partnership with iconic psychedelic artists Alex & Allyson Grey and will be held at Factory Town. The boundary-pushing show “draws inspiration from the Greys’ trademark sacred geometry and visionary iconography, creating an immersive spectacle of mind-bending stage sets, larger-than-life costumes, and interactive art installations that bring to life an unparalleled multi-sensory experience,” according to a press release. CONTEXT Art Miami x Derek Jeter Art Miami is partnering with Major League Baseball to debut a captivating artwork by acclaimed artist Russell Young, featuring New York Yankees legend Derek Jeter. A portion of the proceeds will support Derek’s Turn 2 Foundation and the Perry J. Cohen Foundation. Grey Goose x Art Week Grey Goose vodka will unveil its first-ever A.I.R. Chateau — a one-night-only artists in residence (A.I.R.) experience created in partnership with art collective MSCHF at a private villa in Miami Beach. The event will showcase boundary-defying works at the peak of their craft, including new and beloved works from MSCHF and a DJ set by Diplo. D’USSÉ x Art Week D’USSÉ Cognac is throwing an invite-only party at the Saxony Bar at Faena Hotel. Grammy-winning producer Hit-Boy will host the evening of curated beats and cocktails and Chase B and Spinser Tracy will spin tunes. The soirée will celebrate D’USSÉ and Hit-Boy’s new limited-edition holiday gift box and augmented reality experience called “The Set.” Nikki Beach x Art Week Nikki Beach Miami is hosting “Basel on The Beach” with performances by DJs Eran Hersh, EC Twins, Sam Haze and more. Habibi x Art Week Habibi, Miami’s newest hotspot, is celebrating Art Week with a live art showcase by artist Mr. Drip. The evening will also feature a DJ set from Sounds of Rituals, who has performed at iconic clubs worldwide alongside legends like Black Coffee. Mason Yacht House x Art Week Miami’s hot new membership club, Manson Yacht House, will be previewing their floating concept during Art Week. The unique floating retreat is designed as a sophisticated escape for the elite and intended to be a home away from home on the water. Maison Margiela x Kozo Maison Margiela is celebrating artist Kozo with an exclusive celebration at the brand’s Miami Design District store. Guests are asked to dress in cocktail attire at the event showcasing a one-of-a-kind Maison Margiela x Kozo product. Ocean Drive’s “Art of the Party” Ocean Drive’s annual “Art of the Party” event will be hosted by Chance The Rapper. Taking place on the grandiose Ocean & La Côte Lawn at Fontainebleau Miami Beach,’ the evening will celebrate the release of the glossy’s December Art Issue featuring the rapper on the cover. DJ Crespo will give an opening performance before Chance takes to the stage. Gianluca Vacchi will close out the evening. Boich Family Cellar x Ross Caliendo Boich Family Cellar is collaborating with acclaimed artist Ross Caliendo to create an exclusive label artwork for the 2022 Perennius Cabernet Sauvignon Art Edition. John Boich and Ross Caliendo will host a private unveiling on Dec. 6, 2024, from 3pm to 6pm at Ross + Kramer Gallery, celebrating the fusion of fine art and exceptional winemaking. Queen Omakase x Atlas Queen Omakase will present an exclusive, multi-sensory dining experience titled the “4 Hands Omakase Collaboration” on Dec. 5, 6, and 7. Guests are invited to Queen Miami Beach’s intimate omakase hideaway, where Michelin-starred Chef Freddy Mone of Atlas in Atlanta, Georgia will join forces with Queen’s own Chef Max Kamakura to present an artful, multi-course tasting journey that transcends traditional omakase. Marion Miami x Art Week Artist Franck Brill will present an exclusive interactive art showcase, engaging guests throughout the evening in an immersive dining experience, where artistry takes the spotlight on Dec. 3. Marion’s signature Thursday Soirée will welcome Kei’s Smile Factory, bringing her unique Japanese live-painting style with vibrant body art and personal interactions, all set to dynamic beats by Miami-based DJ Eran Hersh from 12 to 2 a.m on Dec. 5. Denver’s Yacht Club x Sweet Liberty Drinks and Supply Co. Denver’s Yacht Club is teaming up with Miami Beach’s beloved hotspot Sweet Liberty for a one-night pop-up event. Co-hosted by Yacht Club’s owners Mary Alison Wright and McLain Hedges, and Naren Young, Creative Director of Sweet Liberty, the evening will feature a specially curated selection of cocktails blending the unique styles of both establishments. E11even x Art Week E11even Miami presents “The Art of Nightlife” and the Inaugural Golf Classic for this year’s Art Week. Artists scheduled to perform include 50 Cent, Steve Aoki and Lil Wayne. On Dec. 5, E11even will debut its Golf Classic at Normandy Shores Golf Club. The event, sponsored by Happy Dad, Maestro Dobel Tequila, and E11EVEN Vodka, will offer golf, premium drinks, exclusive art activations and a charitable Longeset Drive contest. The Grand Opening of Christopher King’s THE PALAZZO Guests are invited to step into a world of timeless elegance and extraordinary vision for the unveiling of Christopher King: Made In Italy. Attendees will indulge in an evening inspired by the opulence of the roaring twenties, with live music featuring endless champagne by Krug, gourmet caviar and passed hors d’oeuvres, and signature martinis and manhattans. Wynwood Walls x Art Week Wynwood Walls is celebrating Miami Art Week with an opening night party to celebrate the 15th Anniversary of Wynwood Walls. The invite-only event will feature headlining performances by Fatboy Slim and Greg Mike x Larry Loud. Mandarin Oriental Miami Mandarin Oriental, Miami is celebrating Art Week with several events on the agenda including: Soho Beach House x Art Week Soho Beach House will kicked off Art Week with a celebratory party in collaboration with Peachfuzz, featuring DJ sets by DZA, and drinks by Veuve Clicquot with Beach Tent Opening Night on Nov. 30. Later, Louie Arson and Kamari showcased their dance music in Art Weeks’ edition of Club Sounds. On Sunday, Dec. 1, The Teeny Tent event opened for a kids’ rave and family-friendly refreshments. Dec. 2, Bisa Butler and Hebru Brantley will partake in a discussion at the venue’s Beach Bar with complimentary Bombay Sapphire cocktails for guests. Then John Butler will DJ at the Main Pool and Pharrell Williams will celebrate his Evian bottle designs with an evening or art, mixology and culinary creativity. On Dec. 3, Typoe and Kate Bryan will have a chat about work, their creative process and Art Week installations as part of Soho Visionaries, powered by Porsche. Bryan will then sit down with Anakena Paddon to discuss Soho House’s collection. On Dec. 4, Amaarae will perform in the Beach Tent for the Porsche Presents: Amaarae event. Silent Addy will hit the Club Bar in the evening. On Dec. 5, ICA Miami’s Alex Gartenfeld, curator Stephanie Seidel, and artist Marguerite Humeau will host a breakfast. Hans Ulrich Obrist will also join Billie Zangewa and Thomas Girst for a compelling discussion. Paperwater will perform late in the evening. On Friday, Dec. 6, Rose Marie Cromwell will discuss her photography and Las Flaquitas, Zulan, and Ape Drums of Major Lazer will perform at the Beach Tent. Bozito will also perform. Bob Moses will perform a live set in collaboration with LaCroix Water on Saturday, Dec. 7. Moodymann and Carl Craig will wrap up Art Week with a closing party in the Beach Tent, in collaboration with LaCroix Water. HE.SHE.THEY Art Basel: Richie Hawtin Step into the boundary-pushing world of He.She.They, where individuality, experimentation, and cutting-edge techno unite for an unforgettable night, featuring an exclusive headline set by the legendary Richie Hawtin. Known for blending beats that transcend the ordinary, He.She.They invites you back to Toejam Backlot, for a night where everyone is welcome, and the music speaks louder than words. Francis Mercier Presents: Deeproot Tribe – Art Basel Edition Deeproot Tribe, a leader of the Afro House movement that has taken the scene by storm, has brought the culture, sound, and energy from the homeland to each corner of the Earth, and Miami is next up. Featuring an all-star lineup headlined by label boss Francis Mercier, and sets from Alan Dixon, Joezi, MoBlack, and more, dance under the Miami sky to celebrate the essence of Art Basel. Ray’s x Miami Dine with Dez will celebrate their 1-year anniversary co-hosted by The Untitled Magazine at the new-opened Ray’s Miami at Broken Shaker on Friday, Dec. 6 for an invite-only dinner party. This special evening filled with dance, music, and special performances by the Aqualillies will be hosted at the award-winning venue that embodies tropical nostalgia. Following the private dinner, the performance afterparty doors open at 10 p.m. to the public with entry at the doorman’s discretion. NYLON House Friday, Dec. 6 NYLON House is returning to Miami Art Week, presented by e.l.f. Cosmetics. The evening will celebrate the latest release of NYLON’s broadsheet, featuring their latest cover star: Camila Cabello. Ludacris will put on a performance presented by Movado and HUGE is also set to DJ. Harbour Club x Art Week The private members-only Harbour Club is kicking off its first Art Basel by partnering with Fouquet’s New York. Guests will be treated to a pastry cart offering complimentary croissants and cappuccinos throughout the week.

● The Greater Stouffville Chamber of Commerce has inducted inaugural members of the new Greater Stouffville Business Hall of Fame. ● The initiative recognizes local pioneers who have played pivotal roles in shaping Stouffville’s business community. ● 2024 honourees include Marvin, Keith, and the late Ken Betz of Betz Pools; Percy and the late Harry and Wesley Schell of Schell Lumber; Graydon Card of Card’s Appliances; Jay Reesor of Reesor’s Market; and sisters Patti Thompson, Debbi Conzelmann, Robin Kelly, and Jackie Fisher of King Cole Ducks. ● To honour the inductees, the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville will create a commemorative wall at Town Hall in 2025. ● A celebratory dinner hosted by the Chamber on Nov. 26 introduced the Hall of Fame members and highlighted their contributions to Stouffville. “The Greater Stouffville Business Hall of Fame was created to recognize the trailblazers who helped shape Stouffville’s business landscape,” Chamber President David Elie said in his opening remarks. “It serves as a testament to the enduring impact of leadership, vision, and hard work, celebrates the spirit of entrepreneurship, and drives the community forward.” The event drew more than 230 attendees, including Mayor Iain Lovatt, Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti, York Region Chairman Wayne Emmerson, Stouffville’s Ward Councillors, and senior Town Staff, as well as local business owners and residents. Lovatt, Scarpitti, and Emmerson joined Chamber board members to introduce the Hall of Fame inductees. “Stouffville has been incorporated for 147 years, and in that time there have been significant businesses established that have become foundational to our local identity,” Lovatt told Bullet Point News. “The inaugural inductees to the Business Hall of Fame are and will continue to be synonymous with Stouffville, and I was proud to play a small role in honouring them last evening.” Marvin and Keith Betz of Betz Pools, alongside their late father Ken, were inducted for their regional and international successes in pool construction and custom backyard design. The company was founded by Ken in 1945 after a client’s request for a custom pool during a home-building project, and they were recognized for their efforts in hiring locally whenever possible. Graydon Card was honoured for his customer-focused approach through nearly six decades as owner of Card’s Appliances, a family business established in 1968. Originally a hardware store, the business transitioned its focus to appliances in 1994 and has become a community fixture. Now 84, Card is a founding member of the Whitchurch-Stouffville Chamber of Commerce and remains active in the business, which is now run by the next generation of the Card family. Jay Reesor, a prominent figure in the Markham and Stouffville communities, was recognized for his contributions to local agriculture and business. Building on his family’s farming legacy dating back to 1804, Reesor founded Reesor’s Farm Market and Reesor’s Market & Bakery. He began his career in 1984 and has recently passed the business to younger members of the Reesor family. Percy and the late Harry and Wesley Schell were welcomed to the Hall of Fame for their contributions to Stouffville through Schell Lumber, originally founded in 1922 as the Stouffville Planing Mill. Now operated by the fourth generation, the business has been instrumental in home construction throughout the community and is well known for supporting local sports teams and events. Sisters Patti Thompson, Debbi Conzelmann, Robin Kelly, and Jackie Fisher, granddaughters of King Cole Ducks Ltd. founder James Murby, were awarded their place for growing the family business into Canada’s largest producer of duck products. Processing approximately 2.5 million ducks annually, the company has earned accolades for its sustainable agricultural practices, environmental efforts, and global reach, as well as their downstream production of compost. Nominations and selections for the Hall of Fame were made by the Greater Stouffville Chamber’s board of directors and staff through community consultation. The Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville has also offered a wall in the Municipal Offices building to recognize Hall of Fame members. “I’m excited to announce that we have a permanent home for the Hall of Fame in the new year,” said Christian Buhagiar, the Chamber’s Executive Director. ““Our inaugural inductees, along with all of our future inductees, will be showcased and honoured right outside Council Chambers. So our business community can make sure it keeps an eye on Council, as well,” he joked. The dinner also marked the Chamber’s formal rebranding announcement. Formerly known as the Whitchurch-Stouffville Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Stouffville Chamber now boasts a membership of approximately 400 businesses and organizations. Its updated identity is meant to reflect its growing place within the region’s business community. “This new identity will serve as a beacon for the collaborative spirit we strive to represent,” Buhagiar said. “It captures the spirit and ambition of the Chamber and our community and aligns with our mission to unlock greatness and shine a spotlight on all the potential that lies within the greater Stouffville region.”

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Despite concerns over Saudi Arabia's human rights record, football's governing body has voiced confidence the kingdom can host the 2034 World Cup. Amnesty International called the FIFA report an "astonishing whitewash." FIFA, the world's governing football body, released a report Saturday on Saudi Arabia 's bid to host the 2034 World Cup . Saudi Arabia is the only nation seeking to host the tournament in 2034, and one whose de facto leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, is chummy with FIFA President Gianni Infantino . FIFA's report gave Saudi Arabia high marks, while assessing the kingdom's bid as presenting "low" environmental and "medium" human rights risks . Late last year, Saudi Arabia submitted its bid to host the 2034 tournament (which was only open to Asia and Oceania nations) — while Morocco, Spain and Portugal submitted a joint bid for 2030, with Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay also each slated to host one game during the centenary edition of the tournament. The fate of Saudi Arabia's bid , as well as that of the 2030 hosts, will be known on December 11, when a virtual meeting of FIFA's 211 national football associations takes place. Why is Saudi Arabia investing billions in sports? To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Saudi bid presents 'strong all-round proposition' The Saudi bid, according to FIFA, "presents a very strong all-round proposition, reflected in the results of the technical evaluation, which assesses the proposed infrastructure (both sporting and general) as well as its commercial potential." FIFA highlighted the "substantial hospitality footprint proposed" by Saudi Arabian organizers as another potential revenue stream . Despite past evidence, the FIFA report voiced hope the tournament could prompt a turnaround in Saudi Arabia's repressive society, "in terms of human rights, the undertaking involved in implementing the various measures... particularly in certain areas, could involve significant effort and time." "It is important to note that the bid involves significant opportunities for positive human rights impact," continued FIFA, "There is good potential that the tournament could serve as a catalyst for some of the ongoing and future reforms and contribute to positive human rights outcomes for people in Saudi Arabia and the region that go beyond the scope of the tournament itself." Saudi Arabia has worked hard to shake negative headlines about its human rights abuses and even its state-sanctioned killing of political rivals , for instance, by investing massive amounts of oil cash into sporting events like Formula One races, tennis tournaments and even a new, professional golf league — in a phenomenon known as "sportswashing." Despite those investments and much international attention, Saudi society has yet to experience the arrival of a new era of human rights and liberalization. Saudi guards accused of killing Ethiopian migrants To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Amnesty International denounces FIFA report as 'astonishing whitewash' Human rights organization Amnesty International blasted Saturday's report releasing a statement denouncing it as an "astonishing whitewash." "FIFA's evaluation of Saudi Arabia's World Cup is an astonishing whitewash of the country's atrocious human rights record," Amnesty's head of labor rights and sport Steve Cockburn said. "The sports body has decided to ignore the clear evidence of worker exploitation, legalized discrimination and severe repression, and press ahead with a predetermined decision." "At every stage of the process," continued the statement, "FIFA has ensured that nothing would stand in the way of Saudi Arabia hosting the 2034 World Cup and it has effectively discarded its human rights policies to achieve this end." Rights groups have regularly highlighted Saudi Arabia's myriad abuses, including mass executions and allegations of torture, pointing out that free expression, too, is severely restricted — with some people receiving lengthy jail terms over critical social media posts. js/wd (AFP, AP, dpa, Reuters)Here Are Billionaire Stanley Druckenmiller's 5 Biggest Stock HoldingsNone

Michigan Legend Weighs in on Ryan Day Contract DramaBy JILL COLVIN and STEPHEN GROVES WASHINGTON (AP) — After several weeks working mostly behind closed doors, Vice President-elect JD Vance returned to Capitol Hill this week in a new, more visible role: Helping Donald Trump try to get his most contentious Cabinet picks to confirmation in the Senate, where Vance has served for the last two years. Vance arrived at the Capitol on Wednesday with former Rep. Matt Gaetz and spent the morning sitting in on meetings between Trump’s choice for attorney general and key Republicans, including members of the Senate Judiciary Committee. The effort was for naught: Gaetz announced a day later that he was withdrawing his name amid scrutiny over sex trafficking allegations and the reality that he was unlikely to be confirmed. Thursday morning Vance was back, this time accompanying Pete Hegseth, the “Fox & Friends Weekend” host whom Trump has tapped to be the next secretary of defense. Hegseth also has faced allegations of sexual assault that he denies. Vance is expected to accompany other nominees for meetings in coming weeks as he tries to leverage the two years he has spent in the Senate to help push through Trump’s picks. Vice President-elect JD Vance, still a Republican senator from Ohio, walks from a private meeting with President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to be attorney general, former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to be attorney general, former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., center, and Vice President-elect JD Vance, left, walk out of a meeting with Republican Senate Judiciary Committee members, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) FILE – Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, departs the chamber at the Capitol in Washington, March 15, 2023. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File) FILE – Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, center speaks during a Senate Banking Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, March 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File) FILE – Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, right, speaks with Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, before testifying at a hearing, March 9, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf, File) FILE – Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, arrives for a classified briefing on China, at the Capitol in Washington, Feb. 15, 2023. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File) FILE – Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, arrives for a vote on Capitol Hill, Sept. 12, 2023 in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File) FILE – Sen. JD Vance R-Ohio speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Feb. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File) Vice President-elect JD Vance, still a Republican senator from Ohio, walks from a private meeting with President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to be attorney general, former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) The role of introducing nominees around Capitol Hill is an unusual one for a vice president-elect. Usually the job goes to a former senator who has close relationships on the Hill, or a more junior aide. But this time the role fits Vance, said Marc Short, who served as Trump’s first director of legislative affairs as well as chief of staff to Trump’s first vice president, Mike Pence, who spent more than a decade in Congress and led the former president’s transition ahead of his first term. ”JD probably has a lot of current allies in the Senate and so it makes sense to have him utilized in that capacity,” Short said. Unlike the first Trump transition, which played out before cameras at Trump Tower in New York and at the president-elect’s golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, this one has largely happened behind closed doors in Palm Beach, Florida. There, a small group of officials and aides meet daily at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort to run through possible contenders and interview job candidates. The group includes Elon Musk, the billionaire who has spent so much time at the club that Trump has joked he can’t get rid of him. Vance has been a constant presence, even as he’s kept a lower profile. The Ohio senator has spent much of the last two weeks in Palm Beach, according to people familiar with his plans, playing an active role in the transition, on which he serves as honorary chair. Vance has been staying at a cottage on the property of the gilded club, where rooms are adorned with cherubs, oriental rugs and intricate golden inlays. It’s a world away from the famously hardscrabble upbringing that Vance documented in the memoir that made him famous, “Hillbilly Elegy.” His young children have also joined him at Mar-a-Lago, at times. Vance was photographed in shorts and a polo shirt playing with his kids on the seawall of the property with a large palm frond, a U.S. Secret Service robotic security dog in the distance. On the rare days when he is not in Palm Beach, Vance has been joining the sessions remotely via Zoom. Though he has taken a break from TV interviews after months of constant appearances, Vance has been active in the meetings, which began immediately after the election and include interviews and as well as presentations on candidates’ pluses and minuses. Among those interviewed: Contenders to replace FBI Director Christopher Wray , as Vance wrote in a since-deleted social media post. Defending himself from criticism that he’d missed a Senate vote in which one of President Joe Biden’s judicial nominees was confirmed, Vance wrote that he was meeting at the time “with President Trump to interview multiple positions for our government, including for FBI Director.” “I tend to think it’s more important to get an FBI director who will dismantle the deep state than it is for Republicans to lose a vote 49-46 rather than 49-45,” Vance added on X. “But that’s just me.” While Vance did not come in to the transition with a list of people he wanted to see in specific roles, he and his friend, Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., who is also a member of the transition team, were eager to see former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. find roles in the administration. Trump ended up selecting Gabbard as the next director of national intelligence , a powerful position that sits atop the nation’s spy agencies and acts as the president’s top intelligence adviser. And he chose Kennedy to lead the Department of Health and Human Services , a massive agency that oversees everything from drug and food safety to Medicare and Medicaid. Vance was also a big booster of Tom Homan, the former acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, who will serve as Trump’s “border czar.” In another sign of Vance’s influence, James Braid, a top aide to the senator, is expected to serve as Trump’s legislative affairs director. Allies say it’s too early to discuss what portfolio Vance might take on in the White House. While he gravitates to issues like trade, immigration and tech policy, Vance sees his role as doing whatever Trump needs. Vance was spotted days after the election giving his son’s Boy Scout troop a tour of the Capitol and was there the day of leadership elections. He returned in earnest this week, first with Gaetz — arguably Trump’s most divisive pick — and then Hegseth, who has was been accused of sexually assaulting a woman in 2017, according to an investigative report made public this week. Hegseth told police at the time that the encounter had been consensual and denied any wrongdoing. Vance hosted Hegseth in his Senate office as GOP senators, including those who sit on the Senate Armed Services Committee, filtered in to meet with the nominee for defense secretary. While a president’s nominees usually visit individual senators’ offices, meeting them on their own turf, the freshman senator — who is accompanied everywhere by a large Secret Service detail that makes moving around more unwieldy — instead brought Gaetz to a room in the Capitol on Wednesday and Hegseth to his office on Thursday. Senators came to them. Vance made it to votes Wednesday and Thursday, but missed others on Thursday afternoon. Vance is expected to continue to leverage his relationships in the Senate after Trump takes office. But many Republicans there have longer relationships with Trump himself. Sen. Kevin Cramer, a North Dakota Republican, said that Trump was often the first person to call him back when he was trying to reach high-level White House officials during Trump’s first term. “He has the most active Rolodex of just about anybody I’ve ever known,” Cramer said, adding that Vance would make a good addition. “They’ll divide names up by who has the most persuasion here,” Cramer said, but added, “Whoever his liaison is will not work as hard at it as he will.” Cramer was complimentary of the Ohio senator, saying he was “pleasant” and ” interesting” to be around. ′′He doesn’t have the long relationships,” he said. “But we all like people that have done what we’ve done. I mean, that’s sort of a natural kinship, just probably not as personally tied.” Under the Constitution, Vance will also have a role presiding over the Senate and breaking tie votes. But he’s not likely to be needed for that as often as was Kamala Harris, who broke a record number of ties for Democrats as vice president, since Republicans will have a bigger cushion in the chamber next year. Colvin reported from New York. Associated Press writer Mary Clare Jalonick contributed to this report.

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