Prince William has rolled up his sleeves and helped serve lunch at a charity for the homeless, The Passage. The charity served up the meal at their headquarters in London on December 5. William , 42, wore an apron while he fulfilled his duties serving up the meal, spending time chatting with those in attendance. READ MORE: Iron Maiden drummer drops major news after health scare In a video shared on the royal's social media accounts, we see William with The Passage's head chef Claudette Hawkins, who was also celebrating her birthday that day. "Come on birthday girl," William said, reaching for a hug before adding, "I won't ask you what birthday it is." READ MORE: Mary's historic move revealed with single accessory The video showed volunteers preparing the Christmas-style meal which included turkey, vegetables, cranberry sauce and all the trimmings. William seemed familiar with some of the attendees, with one asking the royal: "Did you hear I'm getting married?" He confirmed he had heard and offered his congratulations. The royal chatted with both volunteers and recipients. "A sincere thank you to all the @passagecharity volunteers working tirelessly to support those experiencing homelessness, especially during the festive season," he said alongside a video of the day. "Acts of kindness, like serving Christmas lunches, brings hope and fosters a sense of community for those who need it most." For a daily dose of 9honey, subscribe to our newsletter here . A later post showed photos of his time at The Passage along with the description: "A pleasure to be back serving Christmas lunch at @passagecharity "Thank you to Claudette and the incredible volunteers who dedicate their time to supporting those experiencing homelessness. The selflessness and compassion shown in creating a warm and welcoming space during the festive season makes a profound difference," he added. The Passage is one of two homeless charities supported by Prince William and of which he is patron. He also supports Centrepoint, having visited the latter with his mother, the late Princess Diana. William recalled visiting Centrepoint with his mother and brother Prince Harry. "I must have been about 11, I think probably at the time. Maybe 10," William said. "I'd never been to anything like that before. And I was a bit anxious as to what to expect. My mother went about her usual part of making everyone feel relaxed and having a laugh and joking with everyone," he continued. READ MORE: Arnott's names Australia's Top 10 favourite biscuits in 2024 "I remember at the time kind of thinking, 'Well, if everyone's not got a home, they're all going to be really sad.' "But it was incredible how happy an environment it was." Earlier in the year Prince William attended the Centrepoint Awards in London along with relatives from his mother's side of the family including socialite cousins , Lady Kitty Spencer, Lady Amelia Spencer and Lady Eliza Spencer. The trio are related to Prince William from his mother Princess Diana's side of the family; they are the children of Diana's brother, Earl Charles Spencer. The royal nieces were dressed to the nines for the prestigious event, choosing complementary gowns based on an ice blue palette. As Centrepoint's Patron for almost 20 years, it has always been a great privilege to meet the young people that they, and their partners, support," Prince William said at the event. "Tonight is no exception. I am inspired by the ambition and commitment of all the award winners and nominees this evening. "You should all be incredibly proud of yourselves. "What inspires me the most about the young people here this evening is that they have not only overcome homelessness to achieve their personal ambitions, but they are also all contributing to the communities in which they live — be that through teaching, fundraising or volunteering." FOLLOW US ON WHATSAPP HERE : Stay across all the latest in celebrity, lifestyle and opinion via our WhatsApp channel. No comments, no algorithm and nobody can see your private details.Trump says he can't guarantee tariffs won't raise pricesTAPACHULA, Mexico (AP) — Eleven clandestine graves with the bodies of 15 men were located in the southern Mexican state of Chiapas, where a dispute between the Sinaloa and Jalisco Nueva Generación drug cartels is taking place, local authorities said Sunday. Chiapas Gov. Eduardo Ramírez Aguilar said on his social media channels that the findings came as the result of a raid in the city of La Concordia, near Mexico ‘s border with Guatemala . He said four people connected to the case had been arrested with weapons and drugs. The state prosecutor’s office said in a statement that the raid took place in two different properties. The first site had three bodies in three graves and in the second, eight graves with 12 bodies. “It is worth mentioning that for these operations technological tools such as drones and geo-radars were used, in addition to aerial overflight, ground search, field forensics, back-excavation and drills,” it said. Chiapas Prosecutor General Jorge Luis Llaven Abarca said last week that another clandestine grave with charred bodies was found in Emiliano Zapata, neighboring La Concordia, but did not give more details because of the poor state of the bodies for identification. The dispute over drug routes, migrant trafficking and weapons has left more than 10,000 people displaced in recent years, including Mexicans fleeing to Guatemala, according to reports from humanitarian organizations.
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Spl committee on politics at DU begins its workBitcoin is at the doorstep of $100,000 as post-election rally rolls on NEW YORK (AP) — Bitcoin is jumping again, rising above $98,000 for the first time Thursday. The cryptocurrency has been shattering records almost daily since the U.S. presidential election, and has rocketed more than 40% higher in just two weeks. It's now at the doorstep of $100,000. Cryptocurrencies and related investments like crypto exchange-traded funds have rallied because the incoming Trump administration is expected to be more “crypto-friendly.” Still, as with everything in the volatile cryptoverse, the future is hard to predict. And while some are bullish, other experts continue to warn of investment risks. NFL issues security alert to teams and the players' union following recent burglaries The NFL has issued a security alert to teams and the players’ union following recent burglaries involving the homes of Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. In a memo obtained by The Associated Press, the league says homes of professional athletes across multiple sports have become “increasingly targeted for burglaries by organized and skilled groups.” Law enforcement officials noted these groups target the homes on days the athletes have games. Players were told to take precautions and implement home security measures to reduce the risk of being targeted. Some of the burglary groups have conducted extensive surveillance on targets. Penn State wins trademark case over retailer's use of vintage logos, images PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Penn State has won a closely watched trademark fight over an online retailer’s use of its vintage logos and images. A Pennsylvania jury awarded Penn State $28,000 in damages earlier this week over products made and sold by the firms Vintage Brand and Sportswear Inc. Penn State accused them of selling “counterfeit” clothing and accessories. The defendants said their website makes clear they are not affiliated with Penn State. At least a dozen other schools have sued the defendants on similar grounds, but the Pennsylvania case was the first to go to trial. Has a waltz written by composer Frederic Chopin been discovered in an NYC museum? NEW YORK (AP) — A previously unknown musical work written by composer Frederic Chopin appears to have been found in a library in New York City. The Morgan Library & Museum says the untitled and unsigned piece is the first new manuscript of the Romantic era virtuoso to be discovered in nearly a century. Robinson McClellan, the museum’s curator, says he stumbled across the work in May while going through a collection brought to the Manhattan museum years earlier. He worked with outside experts to verify the document's authenticity. But there’s debate whether the waltz is an original Chopin work or merely one written in his hand. Volcano on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula erupts for the 7th time in a year GRINDAVIK, Iceland (AP) — A volcano on the Reykjanes Peninsula in southwestern Iceland is spewing lava from a fissure in its seventh eruption since December. Iceland's seismic monitors said the eruption started with little warning late Wednesday and created a long fissure but looked to be smaller than eruptions in August and May. Around 50 houses were evacuated after the Civil Protection agency issued the alert, along with guests at the famous Blue Lagoon resort, according to the national broadcaster. The repeated eruptions over the past year have caused damage to the town of Grindavík and forced people to relocate. Australian teen and British woman who drank tainted alcohol in Laos have died, bringing toll to 5 VIENTIANE, Laos (AP) — An Australian teenager and a British woman have died after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos in what Australia’s prime minister said was every parent’s nightmare. Officials earlier said an American and two Danish tourists also had died following reports that multiple people had been sickened in town popular with backpackers. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told Parliament that 19-year-old Bianca Jones had died after being evacuated from Vang Vieng, Laos, for treatment in a Thai hospital. Her friend, also 19, remains hospitalized in Thailand. Later Thursday, Britain said a British woman also died and the media in the U.K. identified her as 28-year-old Simone White. US ahead in AI innovation, easily surpassing China in Stanford's new ranking The U.S. leads the world in developing artificial intelligence technology, surpassing China in research and other important measures of AI innovation, according to a newly released Stanford University index. There’s no surefire way to rank global AI leadership but Stanford researchers have made an attempt by measuring the “vibrancy” of the AI industry across a variety of dimensions, from how much research and investment is happening to how responsibly the technology is being pursued to prevent harm. Following the U.S. and China were the United Kingdom, India and the United Arab Emirates. Pop star Ed Sheeran helps favorite soccer team sign player before getting on stage with Taylor Swift It turns out British pop star Ed Sheeran is also good at recruiting soccer players. Sheeran is a minority shareholder at English soccer team Ipswich Town and it needed his help over the summer to get a player to join the club. Ipswich CEO Mark Ashton tells a Soccerex industry event in Miami: “Ed jumped on a Zoom call with him at the training ground, just before he stepped on stage with Taylor Swift. Hopefully that was a key part in getting the player across the line.” Ashton didn’t disclose the player in question, saying only: “He’s certainly scoring a few goals.” Chris Stapleton wins 4 CMA Awards, but Morgan Wallen gets entertainer of the year It was mostly Chris Stapleton’s night at the Country Music Association Awards. Stapleton won four times and took the stage to perform three times Wednesday night at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. But an absent Morgan Wallen won the biggest award, entertainer of the year. Stapleton's wins included single of the year and song of the year for “White Horse,” and his eighth trophy as male vocalist of the year. Best female vocalist of the year went to Laney Johnson. An all-star ensemble including both Stapleton and Johnson performed in tribute to George Strait, who won the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award. Chris Sale and Tarik Skubal take Cy Young Awards after both were pitching triple crown winners Atlanta’s Chris Sale and Detroit’s Tarik Skubal have each won their first Cy Young Award. The left-handers were honored Wednesday night after sharing the MLB lead with 18 wins while leading their respective leagues in strikeouts and ERA. Sale went 18-3 and topped the National League with 225 strikeouts, while his 2.38 ERA in 29 starts was the best among all major league qualifiers in his first season with the Braves. The 35-year-old was an All-Star for the eighth time and won his first Gold Glove this year. Skubal, who turned 28 on Wednesday, went 18-4 with a 2.39 ERA and a big league-best 228 strikeouts in 31 starts to take the American League prize in a unanimous vote.
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The artist Not only has he achieved success in music, but he has also demonstrated his social commitment on one occasion, when he donated a significant sum to the families of the victims of the protests that took place in 2023. This gesture has generated interest in his followers and in the media, who wonder about the scope of his economic empire today. With a career that combines music and entrepreneurship, Yarita Lizeth has become an example of success and resilience, demonstrating that it is possible to achieve goals in different areas of life. Yarita Lizeth and her success as a businesswoman It is known that Yarita Lizeth He shared his story on the program ‘En boca de todos’, where he told how he started working at the age of 15. Likewise, the singer revealed that at 18 she began traveling to different countries, which allowed her to save and start her first business. “I have traveled to Bolivia, Chile, Argentina and Ecuador. Since that year (when I was 18) I saved without spending on vanities. In addition, I had the support of my brothers, because they are my driving force to move forward, and they are the ones who encouraged me to build a hotel and other businesses,” explained the singer, who received the support of her brothers to undertake. It should be noted that among the singer’s endeavors are: a three-star hotel, a cevicheria restaurant and a karaoke-disco . Each of these businesses reflects their dedication and effort in the business field. What businesses do you own? Yarita Lizeth? The Balcones Hotel located in the heart of Juliaca, is a majestic nine-story establishment that the singer acquired thanks to her savings accumulated during her musical career. This three-star hotel offers rooms decorated in warm tones, with large beds and comfortable furniture, providing a pleasant experience to its guests. This is what Yarita Lizeth’s hotel rooms look like. Photo: diffusion Coco Bongo Cevicheria was promoted by Yarita Lizeth during the COVID-19 pandemic. This 400 square meter establishment not only offers a variety of dishes, but also presents live shows, where the singer gets directly involved with her diners. The Club Roma nightclub this place has seven floors and is another of the artist’s businesses. This place has become a meeting point for music and dance lovers, where Yarita Lizeth holds presentations and special events. On the other hand, Yarita Lizeth has demonstrated its commitment to its community by donating S/50,000 to families affected by the past protests in Puno. Through her social networks, the singer expressed her desire to help those who have suffered losses and those hospitalized. “Hopefully this small contribution will help cover expenses,” he wrote on his official Facebook account. In addition to your donations, the singer has supported the protesters, lending its bus to facilitate the transfer of protesters from Juliaca to Lima. His active participation in the marches has generated a great impact on his public image, consolidating his role as a support figure for his community. Join our entertainment channelPrince William rolls up his sleeves and helps serve holiday meal to homeless Londoners
NEW YORK : The Nasdaq Composite Index hit 20,000 for the first time on Wednesday, putting an exclamation point on a year in which excitement over artificial intelligence and expectations of falling interest rates fueled a searing rally in technology stocks. The tech-heavy index is up more than 33 per cent on the year, driven by a cluster of giant technology-focused companies including Apple, Nvidia, Google-parent Alphabet and in recent weeks, electric carmaker Tesla. Wednesday’s gains came after a U.S. inflation report that cemented expectations of a Fed rate cut next week. The index closed on Wednesday at 20,034.89, up 1.8 per cent on the day. While the rally has rewarded investors who went big on growth and tech, it has also stirred unease over rising valuations and the dominance of megacap stocks, which now have an increasingly heavier weighting in the index. "There is clearly an aspect of a chase into year-end, where the winners ... keep winning," said Cameron Dawson, chief investment officer at NewEdge Wealth. "The question is if this momentum can persist into 2025, where stretched valuations, positioning, sentiment, and growth expectations could all present high bars to jump over to keep above-average returns going." After plummeting in early 2020 when the pandemic brought global economic activity to a standstill, the index mounted a swift rebound as the Federal Reserve cut interest rates to near-zero and the U.S. unleashed waves of fiscal stimulus to help the economy. It endured a sharp drop in 2022, falling 33 per cent as inflation surged to 40-year highs and the Fed was forced to deliver a series of jumbo rate cuts. But higher rates did not bring on a widely-expected recession, and the index has soared by about 90 per cent since then, stoked in part by increasing excitement over the business potential of AI. Shares of Nvidia, whose chips are considered the industry's gold standard, are up more than 1,100 per cent from their October 2022 low. “The AI story still rings true and appeals to investors,” said Alex Morris, chief investment officer of F/m Investments. “These are the go-go stocks." While the Nasdaq's valuation has climbed, it is still far from levels it reached during the dot-com bubble more than two decades ago. The index trades at roughly 36 times earnings today, a three-year high and well above its long-term average of 27, according to LSEG Datastream. That is still well below the roughly 70 times the index's P/E ratio reached in March 2000, bringing a measure of comfort to investors comparing the two periods. "The Nasdaq Comp’s latest rally pales in comparison to the late 90s/early 2000 experience, rising more gradually and does not yet look unsustainable as a result," Jessica Rabe, co-founder of DataTrek Research, said in a note on Wednesday. Megacap stocks increasingly dominate the index. The top 10 companies by market value account for 59 per cent of the Nasdaq, compared to 45 per cent in 2020. The three biggest companies by weight are Apple, Microsoft and Nvidia, which account for 11.7 per cent, 10.6 per cent and 10.3 per cent of the index respectively. While their surging share prices have buoyed the Nasdaq, the heavy concentration could present a problem for investors should Big Tech fall out of favor. The selloff in 2022, for instance, saw shares of index heavyweights Meta and Tesla fall 64 per cent and 65 per cent for the year respectively. The Nasdaq has topped the other major U.S. stock indexes this year, propelled by big gains in heavily weighted names such as Nvidia, Amazon and Meta Platforms. The tech-heavy index's 33 per cent climb in 2024 compares with over 27 per cent for the S&P 500 and 17 per cent for the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Over the past decade, the Nasdaq has gained more than 320 per cent, against a 200 per cent rise for the S&P 500 and a 150 per cent increase for the Dow.
Azincourt Energy Corp. ( CVE:AAZ – Get Free Report ) rose 50% during trading on Friday . The stock traded as high as C$0.02 and last traded at C$0.02. Approximately 253,181 shares changed hands during mid-day trading, a decline of 2% from the average daily volume of 259,671 shares. The stock had previously closed at C$0.01. Azincourt Energy Price Performance The stock has a market cap of C$4.48 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -1.50 and a beta of 2.78. The company’s 50 day moving average is C$0.01 and its 200 day moving average is C$0.02. Azincourt Energy Company Profile ( Get Free Report ) Azincourt Energy Corp., an exploration and development company, focuses on the alternative fuels/alternative energy sector in Canada and Peru. It explores for uranium and lithium deposits, as well as other clean energy elements. The company owns interest in the East Preston project covering an area of approximately 25,000 hectares located in Saskatchewan, Canada; and the Big Hill Lithium project covering approximately an area of 7,500 hectares located in southwestern Newfoundland, Canada. See Also Receive News & Ratings for Azincourt Energy Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Azincourt Energy and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
Senator Barau Donates 1,000 Motorcycles To Kano Police CommandMy son qualified to be Edo Commissioner — OshiomholeEU vegetable oil demand experienced a significant decline, with imports falling 21% on the year in the marketing year 2024-25 (July-June) as of Nov. 24, according to data from the European Commission. In contrast, a rise in oilseed imports into the bloc indicates a shift in EU trade preferences. EU soybean oil imports fell 66% year on year while there is a 50% and 19% decrease in rapeseed oil and sunflower oil imports, respectively. Palm oil imports dropped 18% on the year, A decline in soybean oil imports was compensated by increasing soybeans and soybean meal imports, while rapeseeds and sunflower seeds were seen substituting their oil imports. The EU is a “traditional net exporter of soybean oil,” so a decline in its imports will not affect much, according to the EC. In addition, soybean imports are 7% higher this year compared with the same period last year. “As these soya beans are crushed, they will provide additional volumes of soya oil,” the EC said. The same applies to rapeseed and sunflower seeds. The EU’s total oilseed imports in MY 2024-25 rose 8% compared with last year. Russia and Belarus were traditional suppliers of rapeseed oil to the EU. However, the EC said that effective July 1, 2024, additional duties were imposed on Russian and Belarusian oilseeds, decreasing EU rapeseed oil imports. Higher prices of sunflower oil, which was offered at a premium to soybean oil, resulted in its lower demand, therefore, imports decreased. “The post-pandemic spike in sunflower oil prices is not resulting in consumer demand,” a trade source said. “Also, sunflower oil prices are higher than rapeseed oil and soybean oil.” Historically, palm oil, the cheapest vegetable oil, started to sell at prices in line with substitute oils — soybean, sunflower and rapeseed. Such volatility in vegetable oil prices has prompted a shift to oilseeds. The EU’s rapeseed meal and sunflower meal imports declined 55% and 18%, respectively this year as of Nov. 24 compared with the same period last year. Whereas soybean meal imports rose 25% to 7.64 million mt which resulted in a 14% rise in overall oil meal imports. Traditionally, the EU has a deficit in plant protein for its livestock sector and soy protein is particularly appreciated in this respect; however, depending on price competitiveness and availabilities, other protein sources like sunflower meal and rapeseed meal are also widely imported. The EU imports most of its sunflower meal from Ukraine and Russia and rapeseed meal from Russia and Belarus. “This season, there were lower availabilities of sunflower meal in Ukraine on smaller beginning stocks and lower production and Russian sunflower meal imports were subject to additional duties, similar reasons for rapeseed meals as there were no imports from Russia and very little from Belarus,” the EC said. This pushed EU meal importers to look for an alternative, which is soybean meal. The EU is the world’s largest soybean meal importer and the second-largest soybean buyer. Uncertainty in the market about the implementation of the anti-deforestation rules (EUDR) also resulted in changing trade preferences. European stakeholders indicate that they increased soybean and soy meal imports to prepare for potential problems with the implementation of EUDR as of Dec. 30, 2024, as there was uncertainly in the market regarding how this new legislation will be implemented; therefore, the users prefer to advance purchases, the EC said. Similarly, for palm oil, buyers are still unsure about as to whether to import palm oil due to sustainability regulations, trade sources said. In October, the EC proposed to delay the implementation of the anti-deforestation rules (EUDR) after its global partners, as well as European stakeholders, expressed their concerns regarding their state of preparedness to comply with the additional diligence requirements under the EUDR regime. The regulations, earlier set to be implemented in December 2024, are proposed to be delayed by a year to December 2025. “The Commission proposed a delay to the implementation of the EUDR and there might be some simplification,” an expert from the World Farmers’ Organization said. The EC said the postponement in EUDR would give more time to its trading partners to prepare. “This additional time should permit sufficient preparation to avoid disruption in trade patterns,” the EC said. The incoming EUDR regulations, proposed in 2022, include diligence requirements on seven key agricultural commodities — cattle, cocoa, coffee, rubber, palm oil, soybean and wood derivatives — to prove that their supply chains did not contribute to deforestation globally or face heavy fines and trade bans. Source:
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Syria's Assad Flees To Moscow, Reportedly Granted Asylum“We’re aware of the civil allegations and Jay-Z’s really strong response to that,” NFL (National Football League) commissioner Roger Goodell said on Wednesday after the conclusion of the league’s winter meetings. “We know the litigation is happening now. From our standpoint, our relationship is not changing with them, including our preparations for the next Super Bowl.” A woman who previously sued musician Sean “Diddy” Combs, alleging she was raped at an awards show after-party in 2000 when she was 13 years old, amended the lawsuit on Sunday to include a new allegation that Jay-Z was also at the party and participated in the sexual assault. Jay-Z, real name Shawn Carter, said the rape allegation made against him is part of an extortion attempt. The 24-time Grammy Award winner called the allegations “idiotic” and “heinous in nature” in a statement released by Roc Nation. The NFL teamed up with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation in 2019 for events and social activism. The league and the entertainment company extended their partnership a few months ago. Kendrick Lamar will perform the Super Bowl halftime show at The Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on February 9. Roc Nation and Emmy-winning producer Jesse Collins will serve as co-executive producers of the halftime show. Beyonce, who is married to Jay-Z, will perform at halftime of the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game at Christmas. “I think they’re getting incredibly comfortable not just with the Super Bowl but other events they’ve advised us on and helped us with,” Mr Goodell said. “They’ve been a big help in the social justice area to us on many occasions. They’ve been great partners.”
Google-parent Alphabet hits record high after Trump taps Andrew Ferguson as FTC chairis ready to shine at CES 2025 this January, marking 31 years at the event. The company to show off its latest display and smart home technology, giving visitors an exciting and fun experience. Cool Technology to See at TCL Event A big focus will be on , which is part of many products like monitors, car screens, , tablets, smartwatches, projectors, and RayNeo AR glasses. This tech makes screens brighter, sharper, and full of color. TCL will also introduce , a new version of its . NXTPAPER is made to look like paper, which helps reduce eye strain while keeping the colors bright and clear. : This mixes , which make colors brighter and clearer, with , tiny lights that improve contrast and reduce glare. This combo makes screens look amazing, with vivid colors and sharp details. : This display is designed to feel like reading on paper. It’s easier on your eyes while keeping videos and images colorful and crisp. It’s great for reading or watching content for long periods. Smarter Homes Made Simple TCL will also showcase its improved , which includes connected devices like air conditioners, fridges, washing machines, smart locks, and WiFi routers. These devices are easy to use and help save energy while making everyday life more convenient. As the , TCL is building excitement for with new technology and fun activities. These include online and in-person ways to enjoy games even more, helping fans feel closer to the action. TCL’s press conference will happen on January 6 at Mandalay Bay. From January 7-10, visitors can explore their booth at the Las Vegas Convention Center. If you love tech, sports, or smart gadgets, TCL’s showcase has something for you!New coaches, fresh outlook: Brattleboro girls hockey team prepares for season
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