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Why Miami’s Pop-Tarts Bowl appearance is important even after missing College Football PlayoffBy Niket Nishant (Reuters) -U.S. fintech firm Fiserv will buy Canada’s Payfare in a C$201.5 million ($140 million) deal as it looks to expand payments offerings for gig-economy workers, the companies said on Monday. The transaction follows Payfare’s strategic review of its business, initiated shortly after it revealed that its agreement related to DoorDash’s DasherDirect card program would not be renewed beyond early 2025. The disclosure had wiped off 75% of Payfare’s value in a day. Fiserv’s offer values Payfare stock at C$4, a 90% premium to its last closing price, but is way below the stock price before the DoorDash announcement. Acquiring Payfare will allow Fiserv to expand its footprint in a fast-growing market. Gig-economy workers often approach digital banking platforms for funds during unforeseen financial emergencies, especially if they lack enough savings. The deal, expected to close in the first half of next year, could also mark one of the final undertakings by Fiserv CEO Frank Bisignano, who has been picked by President-elect Donald Trump to head the Social Security Administration. Payfare’s partners include some of the most recognizable gig-economy platforms such as ride-hailing firms Uber and Lyft. “The deal is consistent with Fiserv’s intent to lean into embedded finance,” TD Cowen analysts said. “Fiserv has announced key wins in recent months and this acquisition will further its technology offering.” The number of transactions processed by fintech providers, in partnership with employers, to allow employees early access to their wages grew more than 90% year-over-year in 2022, according to an estimate by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in July. Payfare’s shares climbed 78% on Monday. They have declined nearly 66% this year, while Fiserv has jumped 55%. ($1 = C$1.4403) (Reporting by Niket Nishant in Bengaluru; Editing by Shilpi Majumdar and Shinjini Ganguli) Disclaimer: This report is auto generated from the Reuters news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content. var ytflag = 0;var myListener = function() {document.removeEventListener('mousemove', myListener, false);lazyloadmyframes();};document.addEventListener('mousemove', myListener, false);window.addEventListener('scroll', function() {if (ytflag == 0) {lazyloadmyframes();ytflag = 1;}});function lazyloadmyframes() {var ytv = document.getElementsByClassName("klazyiframe");for (var i = 0; i < ytv.length; i++) {ytv[i].src = ytv[i].getAttribute('data-src');}} Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() );
The Container Store, buffeted by rough housing market and competition, seeks bankruptcy protectionChief Minister A. Revanth Reddy appears to love rib-ticklers these days, aiming them with aplomb at his Cabinet colleagues. The other day, at the Rythu Panduga in Mahbubnagar district, his comments left many chuckling. First it was irrigation minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy’s turn to get a good-natured poke. Uttam is this district’s son-in-law, the CM said as Uttam’s wife, Kodad MLA Padmavathi Reddy, hails from a village near Jadcherla. The bottom line? Because of his “special status” Uttam owes the district and should ensure irrigation for 20 lakh acres in Mahbubnagar. That is the dowry Uttam owes, the CM went, prompting chuckles and guffaws. Deputy CM and finance minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka was next with the CM recalling the local connections of Bhatti’s elder brothers, Mallu Anantha Ramulu and Mallu Ravi, with the district. Bhatti holding the state purse strings could sign some blank cheques for the district, the CM went. Then came the turn of health minister Damodar Rajanarsimha, the in-charge minister for Mahbubnagar, with Revanth going “Damodar anna signs without reading! That way, we can sneak in higher amounts for our district easily.” A good time to call it a day... sort of. This is now the case with senior IAS officer Burra Venkatesham who sought voluntary retirement from service (VRS) to take up the job of Telangana State Public Service Commission (TGPSC) chairperson. Burra is not the first to seek VRS and head the commission, since the TGPSC post is a much coveted one. It was B. Janardhan Reddy who quit his IAS job in a similar fashion during the BRS regime and joined the commission in May 2021. But, for Janardhan, his dream job — six years at TGPSC’s helm, or until reaching the age of 62 — was cut short to just two-and-a-half years with the Congress sweeping to power on December 7, 2023. Forced to resign within five days of the political shift, his abrupt exit on December 11 sent shockwaves through bureaucratic circles. Now, the word doing the rounds is that with four years of regular service left, Burra with a penchant for taking calculated risks, has placed his bets on staying on for six years in his new position, a win-win situation for him, making him one more among officials betting their careers in a high-stakes game of strategy, resilience, and luck, and hope that they can weather future political storms. Leaders who are reluctant to lead are the current flavour in erstwhile Adilabad district with folks looking askance and their elected representatives, present and past, missing in action. While leaders from the ruling party are staying away fearing “accountability”, those from the Opposition parties too are missing from action on the field worried that they would be taken to task for their failed policies that led to the current situation. This became clear at the recent protest against an ethanol plant in Dilawarpur village with neither side putting in an appearance and finally, people’s power making it felt. Just for good measure, the protestors were also holding up placards with pictures of the MLA and two others declaring them missing. AP’s labour minister Vasamsetty Subhash appears to be harvesting trouble after courting some serious controversy after issuing legal notices to women agriculture labourers in Ramachandrapuram of Dr B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district recently. The women say all they did was to harvest paddy from a field and were not aware of a dispute on its ownership. The land belonged to a brother and sister and was bought by another person who allegedly had Vasamsetty’s blessings. When the dispute initially reached the local police station, the women workers were made a party to the case. When the women alleged they were being made scapegoats in a case in which a minister was involved, Subhash was apparently cut to the quick and served legal notices to all his critics in the case, including the women farm labourers who are now hugely worried and anguished that they are up against their state minister. Heroes on the big screen can suddenly become zeroes in real life. The latest to become an example of this phenomenon appears to be Allu Arjun, whose film ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’s first screening resulted in the death of a woman who went to watch the movie at the same theatre that he decided to go to and made a grand entry setting, off a stampede by his crazed fans carrying aerosol can torches among other paraphernalia. With the woman dying in the stampede and her son nearly getting killed at the same time, Telangana minister for cinematography Komatireddy Venkat Reddy questioning Allu Arjun’s choice of going to the hall — the situation resulted in serious questions about the desperate thirst for adulation among movie stars who other than a handful of hits in their entire career, have nothing much to show far. There is a joke doing the rounds in the BJP in Telangana these days. Nothing new but a repurposed old one and the butt of the joke is party state president G. Kishan Reddy. The man, known to work hard to ensure he makes no enemies, did not want this post of state chief. But when he was given the job, he got stuck with it. With no signs of a new president on the horizon, and amidst rumours that when a new one comes, Kishan could well be given the job of the BJP national president, some in the party are apparently tickled at this prospect, getting a new chance to have a jibe at Kishan. A senior party leader the other day narrated the now famous anecdote about visiting US journalists in Bihar saying the state can be turned into the US as it had potential. Lalu Prasad Yadav, hearing about this, retorted that he could turn the US into a Bihar in no time. If Kishan goes to Delhi then he can turn the national BJP into Telangana BJP which is struggling on many fronts, this particular BJP leader said. Once a man who wielded enormous power, former Speaker in the BRS government and Banswada MLA Pocharam Srinivas Reddy is now struggling to cope with life after power. After joining the Congress following the BRS’ drubbing, he is facing stiff opposition in the now-ruling party with former MLA and Banswada constituency Congress in-charge Enugu Ravinder Reddy raising his voice against Pocharam alleging autocratic attitude. Party leaders from lower rungs too are reported to be upset at Pocharam’s attitude and all of this apparently has now come to a stage where the former Speaker, according to the grapevine, is believed to be considering returning to the BRS.
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ATHENS, Greece -- Members of Greece’s former royal family expressed “deep emotion” Monday at a decision to reinstate their Greek citizenship, ending a decades-old dispute with the country’s government. Greece abolished the monarchy in a 1974 referendum and the former royal family was stripped of its citizenship two decades later during a dispute over the former royal estate that passed to state control. In a decision published in the government gazette, dated Friday, citizenship was granted to 10 members of the former royal family. They include the five children of the late King Constantine II and former Queen Anne-Marie as well as to five of their grandchildren. “It is with deep emotion that, after 30 years, we hold the Greek citizenship again. The law of 1994 deprived us of our citizenship, rendering us stateless with all that this entails in terms of individual rights and great emotional distress,” the former royal family said in a statement in Greek and English. “Our father and our family fully respected the result of the 1974 referendum,” the statement said. “However, the provision of the 1994 law on citizenship, a result of the political status at the time, was not befitting of a former head of the Greek state and an institution that served the country faithfully. The passing of our father marked the end of an era.” Constantine died last year at 82 having only returned to Greece in his 70s. He remained a controversial figure over claims that he failed to distance himself from heated political rivalries while he reigned as king between 1964 and 1973. He was ousted during a military dictatorship that collapsed the following year. Constantine's family has close ties with European royals through his marriage to Danish princess Anne-Marie. His sister is Emeritus Queen Sofia of Spain and he was second cousin to Britain’s King Charles III and godfather to Prince William. Ending the dispute, Constantine’s children agreed last week to adopt a surname — De Grece, from the French for “of Greece” — while formally recognizing Greece’s status as a presidential parliamentary democracy and renouncing any claims to royal authority or titles. “After 50 years since democracy’s restoration, we have a strong democracy and protected constitution that can defend itself, with laws that apply without any footnotes or exceptions,” government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis said Friday before the decision was published. Constantine’s five children are Alexia, 58; Pavlos, 56; Nikolaos, 54; Theodora, 40; and Philippos, 37. 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GNBS signs MoU with China Standards Administration to strengthen cooperationFor smooth and uninterrupted delivery of essential services and functioning of vital installations across the Kashmir division, CM Omar Abdullah on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting in Srinagar to review the preparedness of various departments to address challenges posed by harsh winter conditions, particularly in the snow-bound zones of Kashmir Valley and Jammu Division. The meeting was attended by all five council of ministers, including deputy chief minister Surinder Choudhary. The CM conducted a department-wise review of the winter preparedness measures of all line departments and emphasised the need for a robust mechanism to minimize public inconvenience during severe weather conditions. Omar also engaged with deputy commissioners to assess district-level preparedness and urged them to prioritise timely and effective responses to weather-related challenges and stressed the importance of keeping men and machinery in a state of readiness to ensure the routine functioning of essential installations. “CM directed departments to prioritise uninterrupted trade, transport, and essential supplies while addressing disruptions caused by snow, waterlogging, or power outages. On snow clearance, he was briefed that a sufficient number of hi-tech snow clearance machines have been deployed by the R&B Department, SMC, MED, BRO, and NHAI, with additional machines on standby to handle heavy snowfall,” the official spokesman said adding that Chief Minister Omar Abdullah instructed the concerned authorities to focus on clearing key routes, including inter-district highways and roads leading to hospitals, power grids, water supply systems, and fire and emergency services. “The meeting was informed that adequate stocks of ration, petrol, diesel, and LPG are available to meet the needs of residents for several months. Additional provisions have been made to ensure timely distribution across districts,” the spokesman said adding that the Chief Minister directed for establishment of joint control rooms in all districts to handle winter-related complaints promptly. The spokesman said the CM stressed the importance of a swift response system to minimise public inconvenience and ensure seamless delivery of essential services. Reviewing the health sector’s readiness, the chief minister directed the health department to ensure adequate stocks of medicines, oxygen cylinders, and emergency supplies across all hospitals and asked the officials for maintaining functional central heating systems in healthcare facilities and ensuring the deployment of medical personnel in snowbound areas. The Chief Minister instructed KPDCL engineers to prioritize the restoration of electricity, particularly for essential installations and directed timely replacement of damaged transformers and urged for protection of field staff with proper safety gear to prevent accidents during repair work.
How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday, 12/24/2024By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO The Associated Press — The Container Store has filed for bankruptcy protection as the storage and organizational goods retailer with roots dating back to the 1970s grapples with mounting losses and cash flow shortages. The Texas company has faced increasing competition from retailers like Target and Walmart at the same time that demand for its goods is under strain in a rough housing market, where soaring prices and elevated mortgage rates have stunted sales. Under Chapter 11 protection, The Container Store will continue to operate while it restructures. The chain has stores in Costa Mesa and seven other locations throughout Southern California. The company said Sunday that it had filed for bankruptcy protection in Texas. The filing arrives two weeks after the trading of company shares was suspended by the New York Stock Exchange. The Container Store Group Inc. failed to maintain an average market capitalization of at least $15 million in accordance with NYSE rules. Last month, The Container Store said that it was in advanced discussions with lenders to provide additional capital as it aimed to turn around sagging earnings and sales, according to a regulatory filing. The company has struggled to raise cash, and last month an agreement with the owner of Bed Bath & Beyond, Overstock and Zulily that would have come with a $40 million cash infusion fell apart. The Container Store said in a regulatory filing that it did not believe that it could match the financing requirements of the partnership with Beyond Inc. The Container Store was founded in 1978 by Garrett Boone, Kip Tindell and investor John Mullen, who opened the doors of The Container Store’s first location in Dallas, according to the company. Neither of the men, Boone with a master’s degree in history and Tindell who was an English major, expected a career in retail. Yet both were driven by the idea of creating a store devoted entirely to storage. The chain had its skeptics when Boon and Tindell opened their first 1,600-square-foot location. Yet the chain expanded to more than 100 stores ranging from 12,000 to 20,000 square feet, according to the company. In 1999, The Container Store purchased one of its vendors, Elfa International. In 2021, it acquired Chicago’s Closet Works and launched its premium, wood-based line Preston shortly thereafter. In its most recent quarter the company reported losses of $16 million, and comparable store sales, a good barometer of a retailer’s health, dropped 12.5%.
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Dress Strong is a New York-based small biz that focuses on keeping your "cheeks in check" with handmade reusable dress weights. Promising review: " Suuuuper helpful and quick to put on a dress! Convenient storage and really stays on there ! Had them on my bridesmaid dress and was running/dancing around in Texas heat for about 12 hours, and they stayed on! Thank goodness, too; otherwise, the guests would've gotten a free show 😂. Wonderful product. Would buy 10x over again! " — Allison Get a set of four from Dress Strong on Etsy for $18.99+ (available in multipacks). 14. A Better Breader that'll *perfectly* coat your chicken in batter and seasoning so you can get the most delicious fried wings. Simply add your batter and seasoning to this, throw your meat or veggies in, give it a shake, and use some tongs to take 'em out. No more flour covered fingers! It's also perfect to take on the go! Promising review: "This all-in-one solution makes the messy process of breading chicken, fish, or vegetables a breeze . The design is simple yet ingenious, with three compartments that streamline the breading process—just add your breading ingredients, dip your food, and voila! The result? Perfectly coated, evenly breaded dishes every time, without the usual mess and hassle. Cleanup is a snap, too, thanks to its dishwasher-safe construction. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice cook, this breading station will level up your culinary game and make you wonder how you've ever lived without it . Highly recommended for anyone who loves homemade breaded dishes but hates the cleanup afterward." — Colleen Get it from Amazon for $14.99 . 15. A handy adjustable measuring spoon so you'll have ALL your kitchen measuring tools in ONE spoon. No more bajillion table/teaspoons on a little ring takin' up *precious* drawer space, just slide to the measurement you need! It's giving me Zenon vibes, it's like I'm living in the year 3000 with the Jo Bros. It measures wet ingredients from 1 milliliter up to 15 milliliters and dry ingredients from 1/4 teaspoon up to 1 tablespoon. AND it's dishwasher safe! Promising review: "One measuring spoon to replace several...how can you go wrong? The two pieces completely separate so you can wash it thoroughly! Pleased with my purchase and the amount of room it just freed up in my drawer!" — zonneschijn Get it from Amazon for $7.95 . 16. A rechargeable electric lighter that's windproof, splashproof, portable, and sooo convenient. Don't you HATE trying to light your candles and realizing that your lighter is dead? No more constantly having to buy new ones — get yourself one that'll last you! Promising review: "I love this lighter. I purchased it back in 2022, and it's going on three years of me owning it. Back when I bought it, I was tired of always needing a lighter and either not having one or, when I did find one, it was dead. So I found this one and read the reviews and decided to get it. Almost three years into owning one, and I will never go back to standard lighters , running out of lighter fluid or burning my darn finger. I can honestly say this is probably the best purchase I made on Amazon to date. I would highly suggest this lighter or something similar to anyone looking to stop using boring, limited lighters. The design is so sleek and small you can take it with you on the go; just got to make sure it's fully charged ." — rebelliouslegacy Get it from Amazon for $7.59+ (available in nine colors). 17. A Shark Tank- approved set of two car seat gap fillers so nothing falls into that little car gap, also known as the Bermuda Triangle. These would be super useful if you're like me — clumsy and drop literally everything into this black hole. The seat gap filler is flexible and fits into most cars. The pack comes with two gap fillers (one for both the driver and passenger sides), a sticky pad for keeping items like your phone from sliding around, and an LED car light. Promising review: "I have to admit, my expectations weren't very high. I thought it was more of a joke when my husband got this for me for Christmas. Little did I realize it would be one of my favorite gadgets ever ! I don't know if I realized just how many things went missing in my seat gap. It has really saved a lot of things from disappearing into that black hole. It was easy enough to fit into my car and it's soft! It's just like an extension of my seat, except it fits every curve of my seat! There really isn't another product that compares to this . That's why I gave it 5 stars!" — Tessa Forbes Get a pair from Amazon for $19.99 . 18. A pair of fleece-lined tights that look sheer so you don't have to sacrifice being warm when you wanna wear a skirt or dress. Look fire *and* save yourself from being miserably freezing?! Straight-up witchcraft. Promising reviews: "Okay, these fleece-lined tights are seriously amazing! I was a bit skeptical at first, but they actually do look like regular sheer stockings on the outside while keeping you super warm with the fleece inside. It’s like magic 🙌. The fabric is so soft and stretchy; I wore them all day and didn't have that annoying sagging or bunching thing going on. I’ve rocked them under dresses and I even layered them under jeans on a super cold day, and they were perfect. The high waist is also a nice touch — it makes everything look smooth without squeezing you to death. 😅 Trust me, these are gonna be your new winter BFF! " — Mitra "Love it! It looks like you're wearing nothing, but keeps you warm because they're thick. I’m African American and I was a little hesitant about if this would match my skin tone, but it did. " — Toni Taylor Get them from Amazon for $9.79+ (available in women's sizes XS–3XL, seven colors, and in two-packs). 19. An adjustable hairband specifically designed for thick, curly hair and braids. These babies will give you the perfect puff, pineapple, ponytail, you name it. And it won't be too tight orrr too loose. Promising review: " If I could give it 10 stars, I would. I love this product. It's easy to use and it truly doesn't give you any headache, nor does it snag your hair out. I have thick 4c hair and I'm able to put my hair in a puff with ease and wear the band all day long and adjust the tightness or looseness throughout the day if needed without messing up my hairstyle ." — Cutiepie Get it from Amazon for $9.95 (available in nine colors and in multipacks). 20. A six-pack of Keurig cleaner pods you can simply put through a cycle on your machine to get rid of all the gross crud and built-up coffee grinds in there. The first time cleaning might take a few extra pods, BUT use them weekly and your Keurig will be easier to clean. You'd be surprised how much better your coffee tastes after your Keurig is clean! Promising review: " These cleaning cups are amazing!!!! I am embarrassed to admit that I've never cleaned out my Keurig in the few years that I've had it. 🤦🏻♀️ My first run-through with these cups was completely disgusting!! As you can see in photo #1 (see photos above!), it looks like a freshly brewed cup of coffee 🤢 but sadly, no, that's the disgusting buildup that's been brewing in my Keurig for the past few years! By picture #8, I had put another cleaning cup in to really clean it well. I kept running it after I took pictures and ran it until completely clear. I will definitely be using these once a week as recommended !" — Suzanne C. Get a six-pack from Amazon for $9.95 (available in 12-, and 18-packs). 21. A creamy oatmeal-scented paw butter to nourish dry, cracked paws and noses. Use it before and after walks to protect and comfort your pooch's paws from super hot or cold weather — the fur babe deserves it! Promising review: "We live in Chicago, and the winters are brutal on our black Lab's paws. The salt and snow were cracking his pads, and although our dog wasn't whining or showing any pain, there was no way that a crack in his pad felt good. We put this on his paws once a day and noticed an improvement. We would take him out to play fetch and apply it the second we came back inside while he was still tired and panting so that he wouldn't lick it all off. It worked well enough that we'll buy it again next winter ." — Todd Snyder Get it from Amazon for $7.29+ (available in two scents). 22. Some miniature spatulas , another Shark Tank- approved product, so you can scoop out every bit of lotion, foundation, jam, ketchup...whatever it is that you're beating to squeeze out the last drops. I get it! It feels like soooo much foundation goes to waste when it's getting low, but not anymore!! The set comes with one spatula with a 6-inch handle and another with a 12-inch handle. Promising review: "So worth it! I'm so happy with it. You will definitely save money using this. I think about how much I could have saved if this was invented 30 years ago. I mostly use it for small makeup jars. I tested out the longer one on an 18-ounce lotion, and it worked fine. Some reviews complain about not being able to get every curve and corner of their container...oh please...You get so much more than you would without it." — Liz Get a set of two from Amazon for $9.99 . 23. A heated shiatsu massage pillow to relieve your sore, tight muscles. Ahhh, we love luxury! Fire this massage pillow up with the included power adaptor and enjoy pre-timed 20-minute sessions with auto shutoff and overheat protection! Promising review: "My wife and I got this pillow for her mom during the holidays and she raved so much we decided to get our own. And what a great decision! This massage pillow provides amazing relief for back and shoulder pain. I have tried so many things, and what I love about this pillow is that I don't have to hold the massager. I can just lean back, place it on the spot on my shoulder or back that is tight, and relax. I have definitely noticed a difference after a month of use — my shoulders are no longer so tense, and the range of motion in my back feels freer. The heat is also a great touch, and the protective sleeve helps to keep it from getting too hot. If you're on the fence about whether or not to buy, I highly recommend!" — Abcxyz Get it from Amazon for $49.25+ (available in five colors). 24. A pack of 40 acne patches because a pimple is NOT ruining our day babe! These patches absorb all the gunk and speed up the pimple-healing process without picking or popping. Psh, what pimple? Promising review: "I ordered these on a whim after a long day of isolation and internet browsing and because I have a terrible habit of picking at spots on my face and making them into something much much worse. These magical spots are life-changing!!! Put them on before bed (or before work) on clean skin and FORGET about them. You don't notice they're there — unless you go to pick at something and then YOU STOP!! Leave them in place for at least six hours and then peel them off. They come off easily (but not so easy that they come off while sleeping) and the amount of 'blech' they suck out is amazing !!! So a spot that was going to erupt into Mount Vesuvius ends up being NOTHING !!!! I've purchased six packages and will keep buying them . An amazing value!" — Jennifer Nothdurft Get a 40-pack from Amazon for $6.11+ (available 80-, 120-, and 200-packs). 25. A two-pack of dip clips to make dunking your nuggets and fries in the car *so* much easier. This Shark Tank- approved little baby clips right onto your car vent and holds your sauce, so on those days when you gotta eat in your car, you don't have to worry about making a mess or struggling to dip your food in your fave sauce. Seriously, the best. Saucemoto is a small biz founded in 2017. OK, besties, so I have not stopped bragging about my little chicky nuggy dip clip since I got it Christmas 2021. This is by far one of my favorite things I've ever received. I LOVE chicken nuggets. I wanna be a chicken nugget, but I did not like trying to dunk my nuggets while in the car. This thing is so convenient for days that I don't have much time to eat and just have to grab something quick and keep going. Get yourself one if you're nugget-obsessed and overly busy like me; everyone who's seen it in my car has gotten one for themselves and not regretted it! Promising review: " This is the greatest invention . I’m in my car a lot, and anytime I order any fast food, I always have to order dip, doesn’t matter what I’m eating. This thing came in handy not only for me but for my son, too . Perfect for me because it comes with two holders, and I like at least two dips at a time. I know I’m making this out to sound like it’s a billion-dollar invention, but I just love it. It’s a very handy thing to have in your car . I’m forever spilling my sauces all over the place because there is nowhere to put them, and then I saw this and knew I just had to try it. It’s a total game-changer in my car . Thanks to whoever invented this. It’s GREAT!! " — Denise Get a two-pack from Amazon for $9.99 (available in two colors and in four- and six-packs). 26. Slow cooker liners so you can have one less dish to scrub after dinner. Plus, it'll be perfect for whipping up two different dips at the same time whenever you're hosting. You can also use 'em for heavier meals, like roasts, these things can handle pretty much anything! Promising reviews: "I've been using this brand for a while now...I own a KitchenAid slow cooker, which fits well over the ceramic pot. I cook many recopies on high, med, and low, and keep warm. I use them all, and this bag never fails me ... With this liner, the cleanup is zero for the pot, and you only need to wash your slow cooker lid. It's so easy, and it's one of the greatest inventions. I'm new to slow cooking but have used these liners from day one. I would hate to clean a large, heavy ceramic pot with food all stuck on the bottom. My worst nightmare. I give this product FIVE STARS." — Triple Bogie Get a box of six liners from Amazon for $3.48 . 27. A shoe stretch spray because you're pulling out those winter boots and remembering what a pain they are to squeeze into. This will help to gradually stretch out your favorite pair of over-the-knee boots without staining or fading 'em. You'll wanna keep this stuff around every year. BuzzFeed Shopping editor Amanda Davis swears by this spray. Check out her Foot Matters Shoe Stretch spray review for more details! Oh! And BTW, Foot Matters is a small biz that specializes in shoe-stretching products. Promising reviews: "My sandals were awfully tight on the top of my feet. I tried everything before finally finding this spray. Nothing helped; there was no relief. Then I tried this spray, and it moved heaven and earth, and now my sandals are perfect! " — Swissharpist "I injured my foot a few months back, and most of my shoes don't fit. I've tried stretchers, hair dryers, wearing multiple socks — everything. I bought this stuff, and within a half hour, my problems were solved . Try this method first." — Susan Olson Get it from Amazon for $9.99 . 28. A set of cactus-shaped dryer balls that'll help reduce dryer time. The little spikes help open clothes up to allow the warm air to move faster between them. Reviewers are also saying it helps catch human and pet hair! You'll love not needing to run the dryer twice to dry your laundry. Promising reviews: " This product has reduced drying time by 30 minutes for my heavy towels . Towels are fluffier and I don't have to cool dry them to get any leftover dog hair. Lint catcher is fuller after drying with the cactus and less lint and hair on my clothes ." — KayioAustinChapman "I have two cats, and not a day goes by that my clothes wouldn't be covered in loose fur, even after coming out of the washing machine. Not with these! The little spikes grab the fur, and get it into the black abyss that is the lint tray at my local laundromat. " — Everett Lier Get a set of four from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in five colors and in six-packs). 29. A set of baking sheet dividers so you don't run out of counter space when you're baking your famous holiday cookies. No more putting your trays of snickerdoodles in unusual places, cuz now you can just easily stack 'em! Lion 3D Print Lab is a New Jersey-based small biz that specializes in 3C prints like baking products, nameplates, and ornaments. Promising review: " These are a lifesaver for small kitchens with big time cookie baking! So great to be able to stack trays and not have a huge amount of counter space taken up by cooling cookies." — Liz V. Get a 4-pack from Lion 3D Print Lab on Etsy for $12.59+ (available in six colors and also in 8-, 12-, and 16-packs). 30. A grape and tomato zip slicer because with all the things you already have to do for meal prep, do you really wanna sit there and individually cut up cherry tomatoes for your salad? Didn't think so. This'll get it done in no time. Promising review: "Saw this on TikTok. Had to try it. LOVE IT. So fast and easy. Washes easily and we just lay it out to dry. But we have also put it in the dishwasher too . Saves us so much time and no more almost slicing fingers cutting tiny tomatoes. Wish I’d had this when the kids were tiny and I needed to cut their grapes. Would’ve saved me time." — Mermaid Get it from Amazon for $14.99 . You discovering the wine wands after waking up with a killer wine headache: The reviews used in this post have been edited for length and clarity.
(CNN) — A Norwegian man working as a security guard for the US Embassy in Oslo was arrested this week on allegations of spying for Russia and Iran. According to Norway’s public broadcaster NRK, the man is in his 20s and was arrested at home in his garage on Wednesday. He is charged with attempted aggravated intelligence activities against state secrets and admitted to having collected and shared information with Russian and Iranian authorities, according to NRK. The arrest comes amid ongoing concerns about Moscow and Tehran’s espionage and influence operations around the globe. Western officials have disrupted plots from Tehran to harm or kill individuals, including an alleged assassination plot against President-elect Donald Trump. Also in November, the Wall Street Journal reported that incendiary devices which had ignited in Germany and the United Kingdom in July were part of a covert Russian operation aiming to start fires aboard cargo and passenger flights heading to the US and Canada. The man accused of espionage in Norway “is charged with having obtained information that may be detrimental to the security situation for third countries, and the question is whether the information he has is of such a nature,” his lawyer John Christian Elden said, adding that his client had not acknowledged that he is a spy. Elden said his client does not plead guilty but consents to two weeks’ imprisonment, NRK reported. Norway’s intelligence and security service PST confirmed to CNN Friday that it had arrested the individual “for intelligence activities against state secrets and illegal intelligence against other states.” A spokesperson for PST also confirmed that “the person was employed as a security guard at the American embassy in Oslo.” They declined to offer further information, citing the early stages of the investigation. A US State Department spokesperson told CNN that they “do not comment on allegations related to intelligence or personnel matters, but as always appreciate our close coordination and cooperation with the Norwegian police on a range of critical issues.” “We refer you to Norwegian authorities for further information,” the spokesperson said. The-CNN-Wire TM & © 2024 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.South Korean President Yoon's impeachment fails as his ruling party boycotts vote
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Daily Post Nigeria Gwamnati ta musanta bullar sabon nau’in cutar COVID-19 a Najeriya Home News Politics Metro Entertainment Sport Hausa Gwamnati ta musanta bullar sabon nau’in cutar COVID-19 a Najeriya Published on December 7, 2024 By Kabeer Bello Ma’aikatar lafiya ta tarayya ta musanta bullar sabon nau’in cutar COVID-19 mai suna XEC a Najeriya. Ma’aikatar, a cikin wata sanarwa da mataimakin darekta na sashen labarai da juldar jama’a, Mista Alaba Balogun, ya sanyawa hannu, wanda aka rabawa manema labarai a Abuja ranar Asabar, ta yi kira ga ‘yan Najeriya da su kwantar da hankalinsu kuma su yi amfani da hanyoyin kare kai da aka saba dasu. Nau’in COVID-19 na XEC, wanda aka gano a Australiya kwanan nan, ya yadu zuwa kasashe 29. Wannan ya haifar da damuwa game da yiwuwar tasirinsa a kan tsarin kula da lafiya na duniya. Ma’aikatar ta jaddada cewa bincike ya nuna babu alamar wannan nau’in a cikin kasar nan. Duk da haka, gwamnatin tarayya ta inganta asibitoci da dakunan gwaji da kuma wuraren kebe masu cutar domin basu kulawa ta musamman, sai kuma naurorin taimakawa numfashi wato ventilators. Ma’aikatar ta kuma bayyana cewa rahotannin da ake yaɗawa a shafukan sada zumunta, ciki har da wata wasiƙa da aka yi wa kwanan wata 5 ga Disamba, 2024, wanda ke nuna cewa an gano XEC a cikin kasar, ba gaskiya bane. Related Topics: Don't Miss ‘Yan Najeriya fiye da 45,600 sun nemi aiki a NNPC You may like Advertise About Us Contact Us Privacy-Policy Terms Copyright © Daily Post Media LtdNoneLetters: Support Redwood Community ServicesSEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A South Korean legislative push to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived imposition of martial law fell through on Saturday after most lawmakers from his conservative governing party boycotted the vote. The defeat of the motion is expected to intensify public protests calling for Yoon’s ouster and deepen political chaos in South Korea, with a survey suggesting a majority of South Koreans support the president’s impeachment. Yoon’s martial law declaration drew criticism from his own ruling conservative party, but it is also determined to oppose Yoon’s impeachment apparently because it fears losing the presidency to liberals. Impeaching Yoon required support from two-thirds of the National Assembly, or 200 of its 300 members. The opposition parties who brought the impeachment motion had 192 seats, but only three lawmakers from PPP participated in the vote. The motion was scrapped without ballot counting because the number of votes didn’t reach 200. National Assembly Speaker Woo Won Shik called the result “very regrettable” and an embarrassing moment for the country’s democracy that has been closely watched by the world. “The failure to hold a qualified vote on this matter means we were not even able to exercise the democratic procedure of deciding on a critical national issue,” he said. Opposition parties could submit a new impeachment motion after a new parliamentary session opens next Wednesday. There are worries that Yoon won’t be able to serve out his remaining 2 1/2 years in office because his leadership took a huge hit. Many experts say some ruling party lawmakers could eventually join opposition parties’ efforts to impeach Yoon if public demands for it grow further. If Yoon is impeached, his powers will be suspended until the Constitutional Court decides whether to remove him from office. If he is removed, an election to replace him must take place within 60 days. Woo repeatedly urged ruling party members to return to the chamber to participate in the vote, waiting several hours for them to come. At one point, Democratic Party leaders visited a hall on the floor below the main chamber where PPP lawmakers were gathered, attempting to persuade them to vote. After being blocked from entering, they angrily accused the conservatives’ leadership of preventing its lawmakers from voting freely. Earlier Saturday, Yoon issued a public apology over the martial law decree, saying he won’t shirk legal or political responsibility for the declaration and promising not to make another attempt to impose martial law. He said would leave it to his party to chart a course through the country’s political turmoil, “including matters related to my term in office.” “The declaration of this martial law was made out of my desperation. But in the course of its implementation, it caused anxiety and inconveniences to the public. I feel very sorry over that and truly apologize to the people who must have been shocked a lot,” Yoon said. Since taking office in 2022, Yoon has struggled to push his agenda through an opposition-controlled parliament and grappled with low approval ratings amid scandals involving himself and his wife. In his martial law announcement on Tuesday night, Yoon called parliament a “den of criminals” bogging down state affairs and vowed to eliminate “shameless North Korea followers and anti-state forces.” The turmoil resulting from Yoon’s bizarre and poorly-thought-out stunt has paralyzed South Korean politics and sparked alarm among key diplomatic partners like the U.S. and Japan. Tuesday night saw special forces troops encircling the parliament building and army helicopters hovering over it, but the military withdrew after the National Assembly unanimously voted to overturn the decree, forcing Yoon to lift it before daybreak Wednesday. The declaration of martial law was the first of its kind in more than 40 years in South Korea. Eighteen lawmakers from the ruling party voted to reject Yoon’s martial law decree along with opposition lawmakers. Yoon’s speech fueled speculation that he and his party may push for a constitutional amendment to shorten his term, instead of accepting impeachment, as a way to ease public anger over the marital law and facilitate Yoon’s early exit from office. Lee Jae-myung, the leader of the main liberal opposition Democratic Party, told reporters that Yoon’s speech was “greatly disappointing” and that the only way forward is his immediate resignation or impeachment. His party called Yoon’s martial law “unconstitutional, illegal rebellion or coup.” The passage of Yoon’s impeachment motion appeared more likely Friday when the chair of Yoon’s party called for his removal on Friday, but the party remained formally opposed to impeachment. On Saturday, tens of thousands of people densely packed several blocks of roads leading up to the National Assembly, waving banners, shouting slogans and dancing and singing along to K-pop songs with lyrics changed to call for Yoon’s ouster. Protesters also gathered in front of PPP’s headquarters near the Assembly, angrily shouting for its lawmakers to vote to impeach Yoon. A smaller crowd of Yoon’s supporters, which still seemed to be in the thousands, rallied in separate streets in Seoul, decrying the impeachment attempt they saw as unconstitutional. Lawmakers on Saturday first voted on a bill appointing a special prosecutor to investigate stock price manipulation allegations surrounding Yoon’s wife. Some lawmakers from Yoon’s party were seen leaving the hall after that vote, triggering angry shouts from opposition lawmakers. On Friday, PPP chair Han Dong-hun, who criticized Yoon’s martial law declaration, said he had received intelligence that during the brief period of martial law Yoon ordered the country’s defense counterintelligence commander to arrest and detain unspecified key politicians based on accusations of “anti-state activities.” Hong Jang-won, first deputy director of South Korea’s National Intelligence Service, told lawmakers in a closed-door briefing Friday that Yoon had ordered him to help the defense counterintelligence unit to detain key politicians. The targeted politicians included Han, Lee and Woo, according to Kim Byung-kee, one of the lawmakers who attended the meeting. The Defense Ministry said Friday it suspended three military commanders including the head of the defense counterintelligence unit over their involvement in enforcing martial law. Vice Defense Minister Kim Seon Ho has told parliament that Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun ordered the deployment of troops to the National Assembly after Yoon imposed martial law. Opposition parties accused Kim of recommending to Yoon to enforce martial law. Kim resigned Thursday, and prosecutors imposed an overseas travel ban on him. Kim Tong-hyung And Hyung-jin Kim, The Associated Press