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New Delhi: Delhi’s air quality remained stagnant in the “very poor” category on Tuesday, with experts warning that it may deteriorate to “severe” levels in the next 24 hours due to a change in wind patterns. None of the 39 monitoring stations in the capital recorded the air quality in the “severe” category on Tuesday. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the city’s 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 4 pm was 343 against 349 the previous day. The AQI peaked at 419 on November 20 while it was recorded at 371 the next day. On Friday, the air quality level stood at 393, even as it rose to 412 on Saturday and on Sunday, it was 318. An AQI between 0 and 50 is considered “good”, 51-100 “satisfactory”, 101-200 “moderate”, 201-300 “poor”, 301-400 “very poor”, 401-450 “severe” and above 450 “severe plus”. Mahesh Palawat, vice-president of Skymet Weather Services, said the air quality might deteriorate in the next 24 hours and fall into the “severe” category again as easterly winds are expected to arrive. He explained that while there were westerly winds so far, they will now change and the calm easterly winds will contribute to increased pollution. At 3 pm on Tuesday, the CPCB data indicated that PM2.5 was the primary pollutant, with levels of 143 μg/m3 and PM10 at 325 μg/m3. These fine particles, particularly PM2.5, pose significant health risks as these can penetrate deep into the lungs and enter the bloodstream. The Centre’s Decision Support System (DSS) for Air Quality Management estimated that 22.2 per cent of Delhi’s pollution on Tuesday was due to vehicular emissions. Stubble burning, another major contributor, accounted for 6.9 per cent of the pollution on Monday. The DSS provides daily estimates for vehicular emissions, while the data on stubble burning is typically available the following day. Meanwhile, authorities intensified their action against violations of anti-pollution norms, a day after the Supreme Court slammed the Delhi government and police for a “serious lapse” in implementing the restrictions under the fourth stage of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). A senior police officer said the number of teams deployed to ensure the implementation of the restrictions has been increased, particularly in the border areas. The city police, in coordination with teams from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), transport department and civil defence volunteers, is conducting thorough vehicle checks at the border points. Another officer mentioned that the local police is working alongside the traffic police to enforce traffic regulations, with challans being issued to violators. Under the stage 4 of the GRAP, the entry of trucks, except for those run on CNG, electric and BS-VI diesel, is banned in Delhi. According to the traffic police, more than 1.64 lakh challans amounting to Rs 164 crore were issued in the capital against vehicles lacking valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates from October 1 to November 22. Police have also impounded 6,531 10-year-old petrol and 15-year-old diesel vehicles this winter season. Since October 15, a total of 13,762 non-destined trucks approaching Delhi were diverted through the Eastern and Western Peripheral expressways, while the number stood at 2,944 since the implementation of GRAP-4 on November 18. The maximum temperature was recorded at 26.7 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, while the minimum temperature settled 0.6 notches above normal at 11.9 degrees Celsius. Humidity fluctuated between 81 and 63 per cent during the day. The weather department has forecast moderate conditions for Wednesday, with the maximum and minimum temperatures likely to hover around 27 degrees Celsius and 11 degrees Celsius respectively.Welcome back to Kotaku ’s Weekend Guide, the post-Game Awards edition! If you missed out on last night’s pretty-darn-good awards show , we have a wrap- up of everything cool we saw, and a summary of all the awards won . But if you’re also looking for some great game recommendations to fill your weekend with, we most certainly have you covered here. This weekend we’ve got a GOTY nominee, some wild fun multiplayer shenanigans, and a super-fun 2D platformer. Let’s dig in! Play it on: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, Windows (Steam Deck YMMV) Current goal: Reach the Mad Mall The first time I saw Antonblast I thought it was Pizza Tower . The second time I saw Antonblast I thought it was Pizza Tower . And the third time I saw Antonblast I thought it was Pizza Tower , too. I have now played Antonblast and can confirm that while it shares similar Wario Land vibes and ‘90s DNA with last year’s crowd-pleasing, lightning-quick 2D platformer , Antonblast is definitely its own thing. It’s more challenging, even faster, and shares some familiar tropes from the slippy-slidy obstacle course racing of Crash Bandicoot , including stampeding through boxes, hitting a cache of explosives, and dying. The idea is to breeze through levels as quickly as possible, smashing through all kinds of colorful junk littering each stage, and survive the gauntlet of hazards and boss fights placed in your path. It’s loud, chunky, and occasionally gives me a headache with all of the screenshake. It’s also a firehose of satisfying arcade action and chaotic animations. I keep going back for more. — Ethan Gach Play it on: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Windows (Steam Deck YMMV) Current goal: Start over! Back in 2015, I had worked my way pretty far into The Witcher 3 , only to find that I was capital-L Lost. I didn’t know what was going on. Barely understood the universe, and that’s to say nothing of my sloppy knowledge of the mechanics. So I restarted the game from the beginning with the intention of going through it nice and slow and, look at that, it became one of my favorite games of the 2010s. Now, on the cusp of 2025, I find myself in a similar situation with GOTY-nominated RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio . Whether it was my diving in while in a, um...high state of mind or simply that the game is so heavy—a little too heavy, in my opinion—on the fantasy political lore, I’m a bit too lost at this point to grasp what’s going on. But I do know that this game has had me intrigued since I decided to temporarily shelve it in favor of Forbidden West and I knew I was going to have to revisit it. So my goal for this weekend is to get a fresh start! I’m really excited to start unpacking Metaphor’s themes of, well, metaphors. I’m particularly intrigued by how the game plays with the ways fiction serves as important inspiration, offering a way to envision a better world. And I’m a sucker for anything with turn-based combat. The game is also visually delightful, so if I still struggle to keep up with the plot, well at least I’ve got something pretty to look at. — Claire Jackson Play it on: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Windows (Steam Deck YMMV) Current goal: Turn my brain off I don’t know if it’s just the state of the world or if it’s seasonal depression or what, but I have been feeling really out of it lately. It didn’t feel great to be stuck at home while a lot of folks I know were gathered in Los Angeles for The Game Awards, and with my usual Marvel Rivals teammates MIA, I didn’t even play the games I’d normally play because it just felt bad to solo queue. This weekend, I’m gonna try to fight my inclination to avoid the game and instead play the Not- Overwatch until I pass out. I have to travel next week for the holidays, so getting started on something really involved right now wouldn’t be the best play. Instead, I’m gonna flank randos with Star-Lord’s ultimate until I get a clip. — Kenneth Shepard Play it on: Current goal: Level up my battle pass some more! And so, another weekend in which I’m planning to play more Fortnite is upon us. I’m starting to worry that people reading these every week might assume it’s the only game I play. It’s not! At this point in my life, though, I have to admit that Epic’s free-to-play battle royale is one of my most played games, likely beating out Skyrim, Half-Life 2, and even Halo . The number of hours I’ve put into Fortnite is probably starting to get close to surpassing the time I’ve spent with GTA Online . Scary to think about. Anyway, every few months Fortnite gets some new mode or event and I spend a few bucks to buy a skin or whatever and have a ton of fun playing it with my wife. Yeah, I know gamers playing the same four games and nothing else are slowly eroding the industry and destroying everything, but it’s not my fault that no other game lets me kill Goku while dressed as Spider-Man with Grogu on my back. Come on Ca ll of Duty , are you even trying? — Zack Zwiezen And that wraps our picks for this week! Happy gaming!A case for the non-essential

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin held a meeting with district collectors and monitoring officers on Tuesday to review the state’s preparedness for heavy rains and a potential cyclonic storm, as forecasted by the weather department. State Revenue Minister K.K.S.S.R. Ramachandran and Chief Secretary N. Muruganandam also participated in the virtual meeting. An official said that the Chief Minister inquired about precautionary measures in districts including Mayiladuthurai, Villupuram, Nagapattinam, Thiruvarur, Thanjavur, and Cuddalore disc. The district collectors assured the Chief Minister that adequate relief camps have been set up and medical teams with the necessary equipment are on standby. Nagapattinam district has mobilised 75 boats, 125 earthmovers, 250 generators, and 281 chainsaws. While Cuddalore District has 51 boats, 242 earthmovers, 28 generators, and 104 chainsaws. The state government has pre-positioned disaster response teams, mobilised first responders and volunteers, and ensured that state and district-level emergency control centres are operating round the clock with multi-department officials. Following the Chief Minister’s instructions, the government has deployed one State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and one National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team each in Thiruvarur, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, and Cuddalore. Additionally, two NDRF teams have been stationed in Thanjavur. The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai reported on Tuesday (November 26) that a depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal has intensified into a deep depression and is likely to strengthen further into a cyclonic storm by Wednesday (November 27). The RMC stated that the system over the southwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining East Equatorial Indian Ocean is moving north-northwestwards at a speed of 12 km/h. As of Tuesday, the system is centred over the southwest Bay of Bengal near latitude 6.3°N and longitude 82.8°E, approximately: The weather department predicts that the system will continue to move north-northwestwards and intensify further into a cyclonic storm by November 27. Meanwhile, Chennai and its suburbs have been experiencing widespread rainfall since Tuesday morning. Light to moderate rainfall, with occasional heavy spells, has been forecast for the region through Thursday (November 28). The weather department has also forecast moderate thunderstorms and lightning accompanied by moderate rain for several districts, including Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Ranipet, Villupuram, Kallakkurichi, Cuddalore, Perambalur, Ariyalur, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Thiruvarur, Thanjavur, Pudukkottai, Sivagangai, Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, and Tirunelveli on November 26.

By Chinenye Anuforo Amaka Okoye, a seasoned journalist with a passion for truth and justice, has carved a niche for herself in the world of journalism. With a strong background in both Journalism and Maritime Administration and Management, Okoye has a unique perspective on the complexities of human experience. Currently a journalist at Deutsche Welle (DW), she has covered a wide range of topics, from women’s rights and justice to illegal migration and human trafficking. Her fearless reporting has taken her to the heart of Nigeria’s most dangerous regions, where she has documented the stories of those affected by conflict and crisis. This interview with Daily Sun delves into her experiences covering mass abductions in Nigeria, the emotional and professional toll it takes, and the ethical dilemma she faces. What drew you to conflict reporting particularly focusing on violence and insecurity? Quite frankly, conflict reporting chose me and I fell wholeheartedly for it. In fact, I owe it to my former Boss Mr Akintemi who recommended that I be sent to Katsina when the first mass abductions of school children happened there. His idea was majorly because I speak Hausa and it will be easy to get proper coverage of that abduction. I was supposed to go there for at most 3 nights with my cameraman but I ended up spending 13 nights covering back to back that harrowing experience- for both the students abducted, their parents and loved ones and for me as well at different levels- including being “hidden” in the government house because we had reported that the boys have been seen and would be released based on a verified information we got from a government official in the state. But as soon as we reported that, it became a question of “jeopardising the effort of the rescue mission”. And my face was plastered over social media for a false reporting. What Nigerians did not know was that the information came from the state but of course they denied knowledge of it when the Presidency reacted. And everyone wanted my head to know where we got that “intel” from including same government officials. It was an experience I will never forget. Thankfully, the boys were released just as reported. But the social media had roasted me off already. That coverage led to so many coverages of abductions and banditry for me. While very aware of how dangerous those assignments were, I think why I stayed true to those coverage was because of the people. Their story needed to be told correctly and in the right context while representing the reality of people in these conflict and crisis areas. Most importantly, so not to reduce this growing human suffering to just number and statistics. There was and still is the need to put a face to this suffering. That was my driving force and I am grateful for those stories, those people from Kankara to Kagara to Jangebe, to Birnin Kebbi, to Afaka, to Chibok and all those areas I went to, the motive was the same. How have these experiences covering mass abductions personally affected you, both emotionally and professionally? I have grown more in empathy and conviction to tell the stories of those affected with a lot of sensitivity and always check that you represent their stories correctly and factually. I have built a lot of mental resilient and physical stamina to cope with the regular stress of covering such beats and being physically present- I have not done much of that this year because I took some time off for more of up scaling and capacity building. I miss the adrenaline rush no doubt but still very much following and doing more of research work in collaboration with institutes interested in peace and conflict resolution and private security organization. Emotionally, I have learnt to take a break when I need to and to pay attentions to the whirlwinds of emotions- sometimes it is fear, sometimes anxiety, sometimes it is all round exhaustion and sometimes it is shock and helplessness, sometimes it is hope, it is joy in little and big wins of the stories of people who have triumphed from very scary situations to become shinning light. One thing I do is I pay attention to how I feel and what I feel and act rightly. As you know, I am big on therapy and that has been a great help and being surrounded by the right community of friends and colleagues and support tribe. What are the most significant challenges you’ve faced as a journalist covering such sensitive and traumatic events? I think is coming very close to near death experiences in places like Jangebe or Kagara and also when I receive threats that are very palpable. I also feel like the pain and helplessness you feel when you can’t provide answers or the frustrations of not seeing results despite all of the efforts to take some of these risks. Yes, sometimes, you never get any results, not at all. That can be tough. How do you ensure your safety while reporting on dangerous situations, particularly in conflict zones? I must admit that there are things I would do differently that I didn’t do in the past. That will include not undermining any situation and bearing in mind those things can escalate very fast. So, I keep basic tips in mind from how I dress to where I stay to what I post on social media and the timing to even the choice of transportation, sometimes it is safer to also disguise and mingle with locals, but again, this is with great understanding of where you are, who or those you are dealing with in terms of the reports and what you are up against. What ethical dilemmas have you encountered while reporting on these incidents, and how have you navigated them? I remember very vividly when the abductions were happening like every other month and for each of it, I was on ground and covering back to back. And I also remember there was a statement at the time from the government sort of implying that such coverage is amplifying the activities of these abductors or enemy of the state if you like. And it was a dillemma- should we cover the plights of the people or not because we don’t want to be seen as amplifying the voices of the enemy and leave out the sufferings of their victims? It was a tough call but in the end, we still have to do our work and bring these people’s plight to the world and not pretend these things are not happening. Another would be sometimes you hear very chilling accounts and after getting consent, the people will say “No, I don’t want that story told again”. What do you do? It is challenging sometimes to be honest. What do you think is the government’s role in addressing the issue of mass abductions? You know one of the things that baffle me is that we are still having this conversation. My one response is that the government of Nigeria is well aware of these issues, the concerns and demands of these state actors. The Nigerian government can root out these criminal elements. Yes, they can. They just do not have the political will or haven’t been able to demonstrate any political will at all. That is worth is more frustrating. How can the international community better support Nigeria in combating these issues? Nigeria first and foremost has the solutions to its problems. It should look inwards and employ all its resources before seeking collaborations from the so called international community. And what has it done so far with the support we always hear Nigeria soliciting from the international community? Your guess is right as mine What do you foresee for the future of security and safety in Nigeria, particularly regarding school abductions? Not been a prophecy of doom but I think that Nigeria will have more challenges if it refuses to strongly demonstrate political will that will lead to the end of these abductions. Sadly, there’s even more economic dimensions to these abductions. Nigeria has all the resources and intel from very brilliant and hardworking security agencies. Again it boils down to does it want to end it at all? How has the transition from Nigerian media to an international platform like DW impacted your reporting style and approach? Reporting on international platform like DW just gives you an opportunity to seek for stories with global relevance as well as tell the local story with the right nuances. My approach is using this opportunity to present our stories right. To tell them correctly and not promoting narratives that have been incorrectly pushed for a very long time. I also now have the opportunity to delve into global news and regions I would ordinarily not focus on and grow interest in different topics and find ways to present them accurately. How does your experience covering the Nigerian crisis inform your understanding of global issues related to violence and insecurity? I have realised that the problems in the world are pretty much the same- there is pain, corruption, darkness, injustice, name it all every where in the world. The difference is what each nation of the world choose to focus on, how does it media present the overall image of its nation in relation to these issues and how government and state actors tackle their issues. That is the difference. How do you balance the need to inform the public with the responsibility of not sensationalizing or exploiting the suffering of victims? This is a very important question. The first approach is understanding the situation, the context, the subject matter then apply a lot of sensitivity knowing that the people are what matters and you must treat them and their story with a lot of respect, dignity and truth. You can actually tell about their sufferings without dehumanising them more or exploiting their realities. I think also that journalists must learn where to stop or draw the curtain and understand to let the people be when they ask for that. Sometimes our approach are awfully intrusive. The fact of this business is that you are not entitled to anybody’s story and that is why we must honour the people in their stories and represent them rightly whether through images, words or our framing. This is the crux of it all.None

Nigel Farage has a meltdown when Beth Rigby asks him to explain Reform policy regarding Reform MP James McMurdock who assaulted his then girlfriend pic.twitter.com/NS2u6s5rXA — Farrukh (@implausibleblog) December 10, 2024 Nigel Farage appeared to lose his temper with Sky News' political editor as she quizzed him about a Reform UK MP's conviction for assault. James McMurdock was jailed 18 years ago for repeatedly kicking his then girlfriend, according to court documents. Advertisement Farage was asked about it during an interview with Beth Rigby and told her: "It's a spent conviction, end of conversation. Spent conviction, end of conversation. "I'll tell you what, we're busy. We're building a new political party. You are talking about a spent conviction... Kevin Schofield( ) shares are in the red from the opening bell on Tuesday after the insurance giant was hit with its second class action this year. Law firm Slater and Gordon filed the latest legal proceedings with the Victorian Supreme Court, accusing IAG's subsidiary, Insurance Australia Limited (IAL), of misleading and deceptive conduct over its alleged 'loyalty tax' practices. Slater and Gordon are the firm representing the first class action as well. IAG shares are currently swapping hands at $8.61 apiece, less than 1% in the red from the open. This isn't far off that it nudged the week prior. Let's take a closer look. IAG shares in spotlight amid second class action The crux of this latest class action lies in accusations that IAL used a pricing algorithm to identify customers unlikely to switch insurers after it increased premiums. Slater and Gordon allege the firm then for customers who "were least likely to switch to a different insurer". Whilst customers were said to receive 'loyalty discounts' with their renewal, the law firm claims these were offset by what it called a 'loyalty tax'. Ben Hardwick, practice group leader at Slater and Gordon, said that millions of Australians were likely affected. According to Through this group proceedings, consumers are demanding to be compensated for the loss and damages we say they have suffered as a result of IAL's conduct. The reality is that they are likely to have received cheaper insurance from these brands had their loyalty not been a factor in their renewal calculations at all. The law firm alleges that IAL's conduct because customers thought they were getting a good deal. A repeat of earlier claims This isn't the first time IAG has been in hot water over alleged pricing practices. Earlier this year, Slater and Gordon launched a targeting IAL and another IAG subsidiary, Insurance Manufacturers of Australia (IMA). IAG shares weren't badly hit. The proceedings were over similar accusations involving insurers RACV, SGIO, and SGIC's policies. As you can see, it's very similar language to this latest filing: Our investigation suggests that IAL and IMA employed pricing strategies which raised the base premiums of customers that they considered less likely to switch to a different insurer. Unfortunately, this meant that some customers, including long-term customers, may have unknowingly paid more in higher base premiums. The earlier action focused on customers who renewed policies between May 2018 and May 2024. IAG has not yet publicly responded to the latest class action, but in May, it said it would defend it. "IAL and IMA intend to defend the proceedings commenced by Slater and Gordon", it said. Foolish takeaway IAG shares are in the spotlight today as a second round of legal proceedings unfold for the insurer. The company hasn't labelled anything price-sensitive related to the matter at the time of writing. Nor does this change anything fundamental to the operations of the business. In the last 12 months, the IAG share price is up 46%.

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Fans of Beyoncé were shocked to note a surprising tweak in the superstar's last name. Amid controversial accusations involving her husband Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs — with both having denied allegations of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl at a MTV Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000 — Forbes listed Beyoncé as "Beyoncé Knowles" versus her full married name "Beyoncé Knowles-Carter." This incited speculation among fans about a discreet change to her public persona. Disney was 'hesitant' in allowing Jay-Z at Lion King red carpet amid allegations Beyonce and Jay-Z's $200 million mansion in danger as Franklin Fire covers Malibu Social media users swiftly reacted by circulating Forbes' depiction of the star, pondering whether it signified a strategic shift: "My good sis where's your hyphen," one fan probed, while another claimed: "Look how she don't want Carter associated with her now." Questions like "When did Beyonce change her last name?" surfaced alongside declarations such as: "The soft launch name change." A die-hard Beyoncé fan questioned the recent media narrative, commenting: "Forbes has ALWAYS gone by just Beyoncé-Knowles. This is NOT new. Why are you trying to come up with a false narrative?" Certain fans interpreted the move as possibly preluding upcoming endeavors: "The soft launch name change is a clever way to tease something new!" However, some pointed out that Forbes has consistently used either "Beyoncé" or "Beyoncé Knowles," excluding “Beyoncé Knowles-Carter” from their references, reports the Mirror. Despite this claim, Forbes did call the superstar "Beyoncé Knowles-Carter," back in September when she debuted her Whisky brand, SirDavis. Renowned for embracing her marital surname, Beyoncé often goes by "Mrs. Carter" and even released an album entitled Cowboy Carter. Meanwhile, amid rape accusations leveled against him, Jay-Z condemned the allegations through a forceful social media statement. He blasted the claims as "heinous in nature" and sharply criticized attorney Tony Buzbee, who alleges that Sean "Diddy" Combs has over 120 victims — a contention Diddy denies. The rapper stressed: "These allegations are so heinous in nature that I implore you to file a criminal complaint, not a civil one! ! Whomever would commit such a crime against a minor should be locked away, would you not agree? These alleged victims would deserve real justice if that were the case." Jay-Z's scathing remarks didn't end there. He also accused Buzbee of being a notorious showman, familiar with such sensationalism. "This lawyer, who I have done a bit of research on, seems to have a pattern of these type of theatrics! I have no idea how you have come to be such a deplorable human Mr. Buzbee, but I promise you I have seen your kind many times over," he asserted. "I'm more than prepared to deal with your type. You claim to be a marine?!" he continued: "Marines are known for their valor, you have neither honor nor dignity." DON'T MISS: Diddy's 5 chilling words to girl, 13, before she was allegedly 'raped by Jay Z' [INSIGHT] Jay-Z's statement as he says he's 'heartbroken' to share accusation with kids [COMMENT] Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher 'moving to Europe' as Diddy strain mounts [LATEST] Jay-Z also shared his distress over the potential impact this lawsuit could have on his family: "My only heartbreak is for my family," he stated. "My wife and I will have to sit our children down, one of whom is at the age where her friends will surely see the press and ask questions about the nature of these claims, and explain the cruelty and greed of people," he expressed: "I mourn yet another loss of innocence. Children should not have to endure such at their young age." He added: "It is unfair to have to try to understand inexplicable degrees of malice meant to destroy families and human spirit. My heart and support goes out to true victims in the world, who have to watch how their life story is dressed in costume for profitability by this ambulance chaser in a cheap suit." Tony Buzbee has refuted Jay-Z's allegations of extortion and blackmail.Why now could be a great time to buy this high-performing ASX retail stock

Kimberly Guilfoyle: Latest Trump nominee accused of sexual misconductWall Street gets back to climbing, Nasdaq tops 20,000ATLANTA — To improve Georgia’s troubled prison system, the General Assembly should hike correctional officer salaries, consider more private-public partnerships to expand capacity, increase mental health services and move to single-person cells to improve safety. Those are among a slate of recommendations that a state Senate study committee approved Friday, following hours of testimony at a series of meetings that began in August. Other recommendations that won approval include asking for an audit of contracts to identify any excessive vendor costs, ordering a compensation study, prioritizing new technology to improve security at current and new facilities, and taking action to make sure wardens adhere to consistent policies to prevent culture differences among facilities. The committee also recommended that the state seek federal approval to jam cellphone signals at prisons. Prisoners have used cellphones to run criminal enterprises from inside the prisons, including directing drug trafficking networks and operating various fraud schemes. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.