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pasal 17 Penn State seeks to stay perfect, takes on Fordham90-year-old New Hampshire woman receives college degreeThe 16th annual Halifax International Security Forum, with an emphasis on defending democracy through global security, concluded Sunday with a renewed united approach in uncertain political times. Weekend meetings featured an examination of NATO's role in the world, including Canada's contribution. There were also repeated calls for a unified voice and for nations to stand firm in their support of Ukraine. “What we have done here, is basically given everybody a sense of optimism.,” said Peter Van Praag, founding president of the Halifax International Security Forum. “Together we’ve got this. We are going to choose victory, and we are going to work together as a community of democracies, with the brave Ukrainians and push Russia out of Ukraine.” At the three-day event, there was no shortage of anticipation and uncertainty surrounding the second Donald Trump presidency. "Donald Trump is going to do what is best for America,” said Van Praagh. “And in this case, what is best for America is staying in Ukraine and staying in the fight.” Those who attended Halifax International Security Forum appeared unified in their optimism about maintaining the tradition of strategic cooperation among world democracies. CTVNews.ca Top Stories Second Cup closes Montreal franchise over hateful incident Second Cup Café has closed one of its franchise locations in Montreal following allegations of hateful remarks and gestures made by the franchisee in a video that was widely circulated online during a pro-Palestinian protest on Thursday. ‘It’s pretty emotional:’ N.B. family escape fire, plan to rebuild home A family in Riverview, N.B., is making plans for Christmas and the future after escaping a fire in their home on November, 14. 'Still working full time on it:' One year later police continue to search for gunman in Caledon double murder linked to ex-Olympian One year after a couple was shot and killed in their Caledon home in what investigators have described as a case of mistaken identity, Ontario Provincial Police say they are still trying to figure out who pulled the trigger. Scurvy resurgence highlights issues of food insecurity in Canada's rural and remote areas A disease often thought to only affect 18th century sailors is reemerging in Canada. A man called 911 for help during a home invasion. Las Vegas police fatally shot him A Las Vegas man called for police help during a home invasion before an officer fatally shot him, according to authorities and 911 calls. These royal residences are opening their doors this Christmas Not so long ago, if you wanted to spend Christmas with the royal family, the only way to get close was to press your nose up to the TV screen during the monarch’s Christmas speech. Cat caught in hunting snare rescued by BC SPCA Donations are ramping up for a BC SPCA cat with a mangled paw after being caught in a hunting snare, one of a rising number of pets to fall prey to the hunting device. Halifax International Security Forum concludes with ‘sense of optimism’ The 16th annual Halifax International Security Forum, with an emphasis on defending democracy through global security, concluded Sunday with a renewed united approach in uncertain political times. Jannik Sinner leads Italy past the Netherlands for its second consecutive Davis Cup Jannik Sinner clinched Italy’s second consecutive Davis Cup title and capped his breakthrough season by beating Netherlands' Tallon Griekspoor. Vancouver Man charged with murder in East Vancouver woman's death A man has been charged with second-degree murder after a woman was found dead in an East Vancouver home this weekend, and police say the suspect and victim were married. B.C. man awarded $800K in damages after being injured by defective bear banger A B.C. man has been awarded nearly $800,000 in damages as compensation for injuries he sustained from a defective bear banger, according to a recent court decision. Vancouver Police Board member resigns over social media posts A member of the Vancouver Police Board was asked to resign after social media posts surfaced that made her continued service on the oversight body “untenable,” according to the chair. Toronto Walking pneumonia is on the rise in Canada, but what about Ontario? Doctors and emergency rooms across Canada have said they are seeing an unusual rise in walking pneumonia cases, particularly in children, but what about here in Ontario? 'It's an optimistic space:' Inside Toronto's new drug withdrawal centre Joshua Orson sits on the edge of a bed in a bright, clean room, thinking about his journey from addict to health-care worker. Routes to avoid during the 120th Santa Claus Parade on Sunday The 120th Santa Claus Parade is back in Toronto on Sunday and will bring along some road closures. Calgary Festival of Lights kicks off 38th year as snow arrives just in time For a while there, Lions Festival of Lights chair Otto Silzer was worried there wouldn’t be any snow to decorate the light show. Snowfall warning lifted as threat of more flurries fades from Sunday forecast The snowfall warning for Calgary has been lifted after a Saturday snowstorm socked the city, and the sun came out while the city dug its way out of some pretty deep drifts. Revival of Pospisil, power play fuels Flames to 4-3 shootout win over Wild A week ago, the Calgary Flames were winning despite Martin Pospisil's slump and the NHL club's weak power play. Ottawa Police lay more charges against pro-Palestinian demonstrators in Ottawa Three people were arrested during pro-Palestinian demonstrations in Ottawa this weekend. Cargo ship runs aground in St. Lawrence River near Morrisburg, Ont. A large cargo ship remains stuck in the St. Lawrence River after running aground on Saturday afternoon. Ottawa city councillor concerned over sprung structure debate as protests continue Sunday marked the latest in a series of protests against plans to build tent-like "sprung-structures" to house asylum seekers in Ottawa. Montreal Second Cup closes Montreal franchise over hateful incident Second Cup Café has closed one of its franchise locations in Montreal following allegations of hateful remarks and gestures made by the franchisee in a video that was widely circulated online during a pro-Palestinian protest on Thursday. Montreal votes to end water fluoridation in West Island by 2025 Montreal has voted to stop adding fluoride to tap water in six demerged West Island cities by 2025, a decision that has ignited backlash from local mayors and health experts. CTV News Montreal at Six for Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024 CTV News Montreal at Six for Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024 with anchor Kelly Greig. Edmonton Electric cars a 'hot commodity' in Alberta despite misconceptions Electric vehicles are off Alberta car lots, despite what experts say are some ongoing misconceptions about the technology. Podkolzin snaps scoring slump in Oilers win over Rangers Vasily Podkolzin vowed there's more to come after his first goal with the Edmonton Oilers. Podkolzin scored the game’s first goal and Connor McDavid had two goals and an assist for the Oilers in a 6-2 victory over the New York Rangers on Saturday. Canada Post down eight million parcels amid strike as talks carry on over weekend Canada Post says it has seen a shortage of more than eight million parcels amid an ongoing strike that has effectively shut down the postal system for nine days compared with the same period in 2023. Atlantic ‘It’s pretty emotional:’ N.B. family escape fire, plan to rebuild home A family in Riverview, N.B., is making plans for Christmas and the future after escaping a fire in their home on November, 14. Nova Scotia retirement community asks people to ‘Be a Santa to a Senior’ The Berkeley retirement community is asking people to “Be a Santa to a Senior” by making a donation until December 9 at one of their four locations in the Halifax Regional Municipality. Man arrested in Saint John, N.B., for weapons offences Saint John Police Force in Saint John, N.B., arrested a 30-year-old man for weapons related offenses on Saturday. Winnipeg 'I had no idea that they even existed': Family reunites with 80-year-old letters hidden in Winnipeg home The family of a soldier who fought during the Second World War has been reunited with letters written to him 80 years ago. Winnipeg postal workers still collecting letters to Santa amid ongoing strike Here's how Winnipeg families can still deliver their letters to Santa amid the ongoing Canada Post workers' strike. Have you seen Bostyn? Winnipeg police search for missing teenager Winnipeg police are asking the public to help find a 15-year-old girl who went missing Saturday afternoon. Regina Regina slammed with second snowstorm inside a week Regina is digging itself out yet again – mere days after it was slammed with the first major snowfall of the season. Dinosaur discovery reveals more about ancient Saskatchewan Researchers from McGill University have discovered a first of its kind fossil specimen for Saskatchewan. Regina police searching for answers after man injured by firearm The Regina Police Service (RPS) is searching for information after a man was injured in a firearm- related incident early Saturday morning. Kitchener Kitchener auto repair shop hosts fundraiser for children with disabilities, joined by hockey legend Wendel Clark An auto repair shop based in Kitchener held a special fundraiser Saturday to help children and youth with physical disabilities, with former Maple Leafs captain Wendel Clark in attendance. Colleges and universities face job cuts, deficits amid international student cap Groups representing post-secondary institutions say this may just be the tip of the iceberg, as dramatic drops in international student enrolment exacerbate some schools' existing budget shortfalls. Walking pneumonia is on the rise in Canada, but what about Ontario? Doctors and emergency rooms across Canada have said they are seeing an unusual rise in walking pneumonia cases, particularly in children, but what about here in Ontario? Saskatoon Saskatoon schools will be closed Monday following heavy snowfall Saskatoon Public Schools (SPS) has announced that all schools will be closed on Monday due to heavy snowfall and hazardous road conditions. Saskatoon digs out from another snowfall Saskatoon residents are digging out from another major snowfall that blanketed the city overnight. 'I'm excited to take it on': Saskatoon businesses weigh in on GST exemption Some local businesses say the federal government’s recent plan to pull back GST on several items is a positive initiative, but it should have been rolled out earlier in the holiday season. Northern Ontario Northern Ont. First Nation files claim against Ontario and Newmont mining Taykwa Tagamou Nation, a Cree First Nation located within Treaty 9, has filed a statement of claim against the Province of Ontario and Newmont, a mining company that owns properties in Timmins. Senior killed in dog attack in northern Ont. An 81-year-old was killed in a dog attack this week in Bonfield, Ont. Police believe three dogs were involved. More carrots pulled from grocery store shelves in expanded recall for E. coli: CFIA The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has announced an expanded recall on carrots over risks of E. coli O121 contamination, according to a notice issued Friday. London World Champion Jennifer Ogg of London, Ont. among inductees in Canadian Boxing Hall of Fame When Jennifer Ogg signed up an Ironman race in Cozumel, Mex., she had no idea that months later, she’d get the call to be inducted into the Canadian Boxing Hall of Fame. Two displaced in $200,000 house fire The London Fire Department was on scene of a house fire in the city on Sunday. Three people in hospital due to collision Barrie Driver seriously injured after crashing into tree: OPP An overnight crash in Tiny Township is under investigation, where a car allegedly crashed into a tree and both occupants were taken to hospital. First snowfall hits region Simcoe Muskoka saw its first signs of snow of the season Sunday morning, with a mix of flurries and rain leading to worsening road conditions and police reporting multiple collisions. Local high school basketball team wins provincial championship The Maple Ridge Ravens girls’ basketball team won a gold medal at the Girls AAA OFSAA Championships this weekend in Brampton, defeating the Mother Teresa Spartans 46-42 in comeback fashion. Windsor How a senior's efforts to craft hats for students knitted his community together A Windsor, Ont., man knitting hats for kids in need has inspired his neighbours to make sure more than just ears are staying warm. Increased police presence in Tecumseh Tecumseh will see more police around Ryegate Drive and Lemire Street, as per OPP. CPKC Holiday Train coming to Chatham-Kent, Windsor-Essex If you were hoping to see the CPKC Holiday Train this year, you’re in luck! 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It has become one of only about 20 companies floated on the stock exchange so far in 2024, but hopes are rising that a three-year drought in initial public offerings is finally nearing an end as the Australian market rides the wave of a strong Wall Street and awaits cuts to the cash rate next year. "For us, listing was about growth, it was about legacy and creating something that we never want to lose," Bartolo says. "Being listed lets us continue on that journey, continue to grow and outlive us." Symal began trading on the ASX on Thursday, under the SYL ticket, with a $437 million market capitalisation, after raising $136 million from institutional and retail... Sumeyya IlanbeyNEW ORLEANS (AP) — Darren Rizzi would be an unconventional choice to take over the New Orleans Saints' head coaching job on a permanent basis. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Darren Rizzi would be an unconventional choice to take over the New Orleans Saints' head coaching job on a permanent basis. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Darren Rizzi would be an unconventional choice to take over the New Orleans Saints’ head coaching job on a permanent basis. That doesn’t mean it can’t happen. The Saints (4-7) had been on a seven-game skid when Rizzi, the club’s special teams coordinator, was promoted. They’ve since won two straight, and as the club entered its Week 12 bye, prominent players were already discussing their desire to continue improving Rizzi’s resume. “He’s definitely had an impact on our football team,” quarterback Derek Carr said after New Orleans’ 35-14 victory over Cleveland last weekend. “We want to keep winning so that maybe he gets a chance to be the coach here for a long time. “That’s what we want as players,” Carr continued. “Hopefully, we can continue to have success, keep winning and give him that opportunity.” Before the Saints’ demoralizing defeat at Carolina precipitated the firing of third-year coach Dennis Allen, Rizzi had never been a head coach at the NFL or major college level. The north New Jersey native and former Rhode Island tight end got his first head coaching job at Division II New Haven in 1999. He also coached his alma mater in 2008 before moving to the NFL with Miami in 2009 as a special teams assistant. By 2010, he was the Dolphins’ special teams coordinator and added the title of associate head coach in 2017 before ex-Saints coach Sean Payton lured him to New Orleans in 2019. A common thread shared by Payton and Rizzi is that both worked under Bill Parcells. Parcells — known best for winning two Super Bowls as coach of the New York Giants — was coaching the Dallas Cowboys when Payton was his offensive coordinator. Rizzi, who grew up a Giants fan during the Parcells era, got to know his childhood idol during his first couple years in Miami, where Parcells executive vice president of football operations. Since his promotion, Rizzi has spoken to both Payton and Parcells. And he has begun to employ motivational techniques reminiscent of Payton, who left New Orleans in 2022 as the franchise leader in wins (152 in the regular season and nine in the postseason — including New Orleans’ lone Super Bowl triumph). Payton as a big believer of symbolic imagery and motivational props, from baseball bats distributed before contests that were expected to be especially physical to gas cans left in the lockers of aging veterans whose performance was key to the club’s success. Rizzi, who describes himself as a “blue collar” guy, has his own spin on such things. He began his tenure by asking players to accept individual responsibility for the metaphorical hole the team had dug itself and asked them all to embrace the idea of filling it up — one shovelful at a time. He even has brought a shovel — as well as a hammer, tape measure, level and other construction tools — to team meetings to help make his points. Saints tight end Taysom Hill, who also plays on special teams, has gotten to know Rizzi well during a half-decade of working together. Hill doesn’t sound surprised to see Rizzi’s combination of work ethic, enthusiasm and personal touch resonating across the entire team now. He also made a lot of changes, from weekly schedule adjustments to reconfiguring players’ lockers by position. “He has a really good pulse on what we need collectively as a team to get ready for a football game,” said Hill, who scored three touchdowns and accounted for 248 yards as a runner, receiver, passer and returner against Cleveland. “Guys have responded to that.” Because Rizzi’s first victory came over the first-place Atlanta Falcons, and because the Falcons lost again last week, the Saints now trail Atlanta by just two games with six to play. Suddenly, the idea of the Saints playing meaningful football down the stretch is not so far-fetched. “We’re starting to get our swag back, and that makes me happy,” Rizzi said. ”We’re going to have some downtime now to kind of press the reset button again and see if we can make a push here.” Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. When the Saints return to action at home against the Los Angeles Rams on Dec 1, they’ll do so with a level of momentum and positivity that seemed to steadily drain out of the club between their first loss of the season in Week 3 through the six straight setbacks that followed. While Saints players have tended to blame themselves for Allen’s demise, they’ve been quick to credit Rizzi for the turnaround. “He’s pointed us and steered the ship in the right direction,” Carr said. “Hopefully, we can just keep executing at a high level for him, because we love him.” ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl Advertisement Advertisement

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Still need to decorate it, but I am absolutely amazed! 10/10 100% recommend!" — Andrea Oaks Get a 4.5-foot tree from Amazon for $64.88+ (available in three colors and five sizes). 5. A 72-inch festive coloring page for kids to make their own then hang wherever their heart desires (or where Mom and Dad permit). It can actually be used as a tablecloth, so the whole family can enjoy it while decorating holiday cookies together. Get a fresh set of (washable) markers while you're at it from Amazon for $22.49. Promising review: "We kept this out during the holidays, and the kids just loved going back-and-forth and coloring all the time." — Samantha Get it from Amazon for $26.95 (available in 21 styles). 6. An adorable snowman stacking toy that'll double as entertainment and decor for the tiniest Frosty fan in your home. Promising review: "Our daughter adores this stacker. Keeps her busy for hours. The quality is great too and will last for years to come." — MyKahla Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in six styles). 7. A Lego Christmas tree with enough bricks to build either one large tree or one medium and one small tree — your little holiday helpers will love working on this together and then enjoying it the entire season. Promising review: "I gifted this to my granddaughter for her 8th birthday, which is just a few days before Christmas. She couldn't wait to dig into this Lego set, and made two trees by herself with no help whatsoever from an adult... I assume they'll keep the trees with their Christmas decorations; if not, she'll have fun tearing them apart and making new constructions." — Jill C. Get it from Amazon for $43.88 . 8. And/or a set of Lego gingerbread ornaments kiddos can build on their own or with a parent, customize to their liking with a variety of brick accessories, then give them an extra special spot on the tree. Santa certainly will appreciate their creativity! My 2.5-year-old (pictured above) is obsessed with all things Christmas and all things Lego, so it was a no-brainer to order these for him to help kick off the holiday season. While they are recommended for ages 6 and up, he had a blast building the base of them with me and then finishing them up alongside Dad. He shows them off to anyone who dares to cross his path (he's a tiny holiday czar these days). On a recent trip to Legoland New York he could've had his pick at many (MANY!) other Lego sets, but insisted on picking up another version of buildable holiday Lego. Safe to say, these will be a hit in your home. Get a set of three from Amazon for $11.56 and check out this adorable Lego Nutcracker ! 9. A beloved LED lights panel (over 79,000 5-star ratings!) that'll transform your home into a cozy holiday hangout. They can be used indoors and out, so I hope you're ready to get serious about your decorating. It comes with eight lighting modes and has a lifespan of 1,200+ hours! Promising review: "Very happy with this purchase, especially for the price. We bought two sets to hang on the ceiling in our family room during the winter when it gets dark so early. Fantastic! We used the Command small clear decorating clips to hang them. Worked like a charm! Originally intended just for the holidays, but it brightens up the room so well that we have left them up . Nightly use for several hours for several months. Couldn't be happier!" — Anonymous Get a 6.6-foot by 9.8-foot set of lights from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in five colors). 10. Or some snowflake LED string lights to make you feel like you're *~walkin' in a winter wonderland*~ even if you're just strolling from your living room to the kitchen — you can also hang these outside! These battery-powered lights come with two modes (flashing and steady), and are attached to flexible wires to give you creative freedom. Don't forget the AA batteries ! Promising review: "I loved how small the snowflakes were — I was expecting them to be bigger snowflakes and look a little more unrealistic, but these are perfect ! I also love how they are battery-operated so I can put them outside, we don't have outdoor outlets where I live. Thanks so much for my amazing product!! :)" — Courtney Get a set of two 21.3-foot-long strands from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in white light and warm light). 11. Or (!) festive snowflake window decals that are *so* easy to put up you can recruit your kids (or lazy roommate) to assist — no need to fumble with electrical wires for this lovely decoration. Promising review: "I LOVE THESE! They look great and you can barely see the cling outline! They stick easily and hold on well . If you're thinking about purchasing them, do it! They're so worth it!" — Amber Flavin Get a pack of 135 decals from Amazon for $6.99 . 12. A tabletop USB-powered Super Mario Bros. Super Star tree for anyone looking to bring some holiday cheer to their gaming station. It'll also give you an excuse to make punny jokes like "It's ah-meeee, a Christmas tree!" or maybe that's just me... Promising review: "This little Super Mario Christmas tree is absolutely adorable. It’s perfect for any desk or shelf. It comes with lights already attached. You can always add mini ornaments if you wanted to. It’s perfectly cute without. It comes with a USB cord already attached. I definitely recommend this for any Super Mario fan." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $33.88 . 13. Or a Mickey Mouse Christmas tree designed to be decorated by tiny hands — it comes with built-in lights, garland, themed ornaments, tinsel, and a glittery topper. It might not be a trip to Disneyland, but it'll definitely help bring some magic into your kiddo's lives. My son is 2.5 this year and has fully embraced the spirit of the holidays — especially decorating. So when I surprised him with a tiny tree of him, themed around his favorite character nonetheless, he squealed and couldn't wait to decorate. We still need to fill the Mickey-shaped picture frames that double as ornaments, but that hasn't stopped us from displaying this pretty little thing in the front window of our house. Get it from Pottery Barn Kids for $139 . 14. Personalized stockings to hang by your fire with care or, you know, wherever you can manage to hang them in your home. Mine typically live on my bookcase so my child can't constantly pull them down, but if you have older kiddos they might just enjoy seeing their stocking for all to see. Printualist is a small business! Promising review: "These are well-made stockings, and you can see that care was put into them. The stocking material is a sturdy but soft yarn . My family and I are impressed by how great these stockings came out! So glad we have stockings that will last me and my family!" — Thalia Yaney Get a set of four from Amazon for $29.95+ (also available in sets of two, three, five, six and as a single stocking) 15. Or personalized stocking holders , so there will be never be confusion on Christmas morning about which stocking each family member should start digging into. These are also a great way to incorporate newer members of the family without having to hunt down a specific matching stocking. Personalization Mall is a small business that makes a variety of customized items. Promising review: "Love these stocking holders — so festive, and each of us got to select our own customization. They were everything I wanted. The seller shipped quickly, were very responsive and had great customer service." — Angela H. Get it from Personalization Mall on Etsy for $17.59 (available in 27 styles). 16. A lavender-filled plush of Rudolph who will be as appreciated during a snuggle sesh with your tyke as it will be as decor in their room — this sweet toy isn't playing *any* reindeer games when it comes to looking cute. My sister bought my son a Golden Retriever Warmies plush before he was born and it's recently become a staple in his collection of "crib friends." It smells incredible and is so soothing for bedtime. I love that they're weighted but not *too* heavy that I'd be worried to let him snuggle with it overnight. We recently scored Rudolph for my littles to share — they both seem simply enamored by him. When they're not in use (being snuggled) they look great on display in their playroom. Warmies can enjoy a spin in the microwave to take their cuddling abilities to the next level! Get it from Amazon for $29.99 . 17. A cozy Advent calendar shaped like a snow globe — it has four different wintry scenes inside and a bunch of lift-the-flap doors the whole family will enjoy. Because this one serves as more of a decoration you won't have to deal with the clutter of unneeded lil' trinkets throughout your home. Not your style? You can check out their " Christmas Tree " design as well! Get it from Rifle Paper for $20 or Amazon for $20 . 18. A Create-Your-Own Window Art kit that'll have your kids screaming with delight instead of at each other ('tis the season, amiright?) It comes with enough items to make 20 crafts! Promising review: "My son and I had a wonderful time making this as a 'big kid' activity while baby sister napped. The next day after they dried, he had fun hanging them on windows around the house." — Sara Get it from Amazon for $12.99 . 19. A night-light shaped like the iconic ceramic Christmas tree somehow everyone's mom and grandma seem to have on display during the holidays. This nostalgic mini version will add the perfect festive touch to your kiddo's room — perfect if they've been requesting to decorate but don't have much room to do so ( or if they're scared of the dark). Promising review: "Absolutely beautiful! Purchased for all my bathrooms and guest rooms. And purchased for gifts! Everyone loves them. Easy to change the bulb when it goes, lasts maybe four weeks on 24/7. C9 replacement bulbs." — Megan H. Get it from Amazon for $19.99 . 20. A Little People Mean Girl's collector's set you can tell yourself you're ordering to place on your kid's bookshelf and get them excited about the upcoming festivities, but you and I both know these are for you. And that is *more* than fine! Jingle bell rock on, my friend. There are a bunch of other on-theme Little People sets you might want to check out like Elf , A Christmas Story , and a musical holiday train featuring Santa Claus himself. I absolutely use these cute figures as decor in my kids' rooms in addition to being toys. Get them from Amazon for $24.99 . 21. Rainbow felt holiday light garland for anyone with a colorful Christmas aesthetic. These will certainly do the trick! Promising review: "Really cute and easy to string together. Adds a festive pop of color that I was looking for." — gabriellajayne Get a set of four from Amazon for $13.99 (available in two styles). 22. A pop-up gingerbread play tent that'll take *literally* less than 60 seconds to set up and will make kiddos feel like they've stumbled into a magical holiday village. My toddler has been a day one fan of Alice's Wonderland Bakery (a show on Disney+) so, naturally we've been reading Alice's Wonderland Bakery: The Gingerbread Palace. This of course led to him wishing every single night that he too could have a life-size gingerbread house. Enter: Amazon. I found this affordable option and ordered it immediately. He was SO excited when I surprised him with it! Now he and my daughter (6 months) have been playing together in it day and night. I wish I had bought a tent sooner! It took literally seconds to put together (you literally only need to clasp the roof on) and since it's "seasonal" I can attempt to put it away until the following December. Promising review: "This was one of our best purchases of the holiday. Our granddaughters (2 and 5) have enjoyed it everyday since we bought it three weeks ago. It super easy to unbox and requires no assembly. Our girls are rough and tumble and so far it’s held up very well. They move it from room to room all the time. I am a fan of this super cute and fun product." — Alyx Get it from Amazon for $33.99 . 23. A felt Christmas tree complete with a bunch of cutesy lil' ornaments tykes can "decorate" with — the best part being that there's no risk of dropping anything breakable! Your little elf-in-training can happily go to town on this one. Promising review: "Keep your toddler busy decorating their own tree this holiday season! These are so fun and easy to hang. My kiddos love this toy!" — Morgan Payne Get it from Amazon for $21.99 . 24. A pair of plush light-up gnomes for adults of tweens who narrowly avoided the whole "Elf on a Shelf" thing — give a gnome a home instead. Don't forget the AAA batteries ! Promising review: "Love it! Exactly what my living room needed for extra holiday magic. Perfect size and lighting." — Lily Ice Get them from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in three styles). 25. An LED star tree topper that'll quickly become *the light of your life* once you see how it creates a magical projection show on your ceiling. So magical! Keep in mind that reviewers say the projections are more effective when there's more space between the topper and the ceiling. Promising review: "I adore this so much, I bought two and placed them in the corners of the room, so the snowflakes light up the entire vaulted ceiling! My 8-year-old thought we were in Frozen , and danced like Elsa." — Lauren Get it from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in two designs). 26. A personalized retro-inspired Santa Claus throw you'll likely love so much you'll order another for yourself after catching yourself trying to steal your kid's one too many times. Then you can have matching blankies for your holiday movie marathons! PithAndVinegarCo is a small business. This blanket is made from a delightfully plush velveteen material. Promising review: "Love, love, love this blanket!" — Kimberly Sadler Get it from PithAndVinegarCo on Etsy for $24.41+ (available in three sizes). 27. Holiday-themed appliance handle covers for anyone looking to bring the festive fun into their kitchen while also preventing smudgy fingerprints from taking over — less cleaning means more time to indulge in the season! It includes Santa, Rudolph, snowman, and teddy bear designs! Promising review: "Love these!! These are the cutest!! I got a lot of compliments on them. Really dresses up the kitchen for Christmas!! Very cute!!!" — Glenda Jones Get a set of six from Amazon for $16.99 . 28. A Mickey Mouse Gingerbread Cookie Pillow you might need to remind your toddler more than once that it is *not* edible — how cute will he look in your Christmas morning photos though??? Promising review: "This pillow is perfectly cute for the Christmas season. It's both adorable and festive, and arrives exactly as expected from the photos." — AP Disney Dude Get it from Disney Store for $39.99 . 29. A felt Advent calendar from Rifle Paper Co. x Pottery Barn Kids that won't mock you if you accidentally forget about it for a week during holiday chaos...(though I can't say the same for your eagle-eyed kids). Prepare to hang this baby up year after year and make it one of your kiddo's fave holiday traditions. You can have this one personalized and use it year after year! Get it from Pottery Barn Kids for $95 (available with or without a monogram). 30. A Lionel North Pole Central train set you certainly won't regret choo-choo choosing to display around your Christmas tree every year. It comes with a battery-powered remote and tracks that can be shaped into a circle, oval, or rectangle. Don't forget the AAA batteries for the remote and C cell batteries for the train itself! Promising review: "This is a beautiful decorative Christmas train set for around the tree or any other festive plans you may have for it. I was very skeptical at first reading about the plastic track and battery powered wireless operation. But the track comes in very short sections and is very sturdy. Connects together very tightly and strong. The operation was flawless, from the wireless controller to the train rolling along the track without any issues at all. Again, as part of holiday decorations, for under $100 it's a home run. This is perfect for the season and the wallet. No regrets. Very happy with this purchase." — Scotty Blonde Get it from Amazon for $110 (also available in a bluetooth version). 31. Santa's Railroad Advent Calendar — a 24-day countdown to Christmas for kids (ages 5+) to build as they inch closer to the Big Day. It also comes with art supplies so kids can get creative and customize their railroad. KiwiCo is a woman-owned small business. They also sell some other fun Advent calendars you might also want to take a look at! Promising review: "We loved this advent calendar. We did the one from last year and put it back up this year as well. My girls love having their own Christmas village to play with. Making it every day is definitely something the kids look forward to. Hope kiwi comes out with a new one next year as well." — Alison Get it from KiwiCo for $49.95 . 32. A festive cat tree that'll make your kids giggle while their furry friend hosts a holiday party of the own — a whole new meaning to *~rockin' around the Christmas tree~*. Promising review: "My cats love the Christmas cat tree. It had all the parts, although they were not labeled. It took me almost two hours to put it together. Part of that was also because the cats were trying to help. Even with the small box, the flat perches are wide enough for my 11.5 lb cat to fit on. They love it and I'm happy! It’s absolutely adorable." — Mary Beth Parchman Get it from Amazon for $77.38+ (available in two sizes and six styles). 33. A glittery nutcracker you can count on to bring some extra holiday fun into your kiddo's room — and what child wouldn't appreciate some added shimmer?! They'll be dancing like a sugarplum fairy after seeing this beauty. Promising review: "This glittery nutcracker was one of our newest additions to our Christmas decor this year. It’s so cute, and a lot bigger than expected for a great price!" — Maizey Get it from Target for $5 (available in six colors; only ships with orders of over $35+) 34. A darling Rudolph doormat to let everyone know just exactly who your favorite of Santa's sleigh pullers is — shocker, it's the one with the shiny red nose who saves the day! Apologies, your kids might start singing whenever they set foot on this guy. Just note that the red and black buffalo plaid mat in the reviewer photo is not included, but you can find a similar one here if you love that look! Promising review: "Excellent doormat and super cute! Very thick — good for getting snow and mud off your boots in the winter. Great size! I am extremely impressed!" — Mtngrl84 Get it from Amazon for $20.98+ (available in five sizes). 35. A 4-foot animated Mickey Mouse Santa — set him up and watch as all the neighborhood kids gather to "ooh" and "ahh" at the Disney magic you've laid out before them. I'm not crying, you are. Did my son see this on a trip to The Home Depot and talk about it relentlessly for weeks on end? Yes, yes, he did. Do I now own it? Yes, yes, I do. As an insufferable Disney Adult myself it honestly didn't take much convincing to bring ol' Mickey Mouse into our home. He sings "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" and recites "T'was the Night Before Christmas" — it really is a magical sight to see. Promising review: "Very easy to put together! So happy I was able to get Mickey! We Love him! Great price and very well made!" — GrandmaRoRo Get it from The Home Depot for $199 (also available in Minnie Mouse and Donald Duck styles). 36. A lil' light-up dinosaur wearing a Santa hat and carrying a gift that I'm SURE is going to be the *light* of your kiddo's life this holiday season. He's just so cuuuuuuute! Promising review: "Easy to put together, stayed outside all December (in Florida) with no problems. You should know, though, that the lights inside are not enough by themselves to show the dinosaur clearly after dark. To see it best it needs to be somewhere with at least some additional light." — Gae A. Weber Get it from Amazon for $49.99 (also available in a T-Rex version ). 37. An outdoor inflatable nutcracker that'll transform the place you typically struggle with your keys and collect your endless packages ('tis the season!) into one filled with holiday magic. Maybe your kiddos won't actually pester you to hurry up and open the door! If you're thinking to yourself "an inflatable?!" fear not, it has a weighted base so it'll stay put doing the windy wintry weather. Promising review: "I bought several Christmas items from FunBoy to decorate the entrance of my house. The quality is very good. I really liked the Christmas-themed design that FunBoy made and I love not having to plug it into the power supply all the time." — María Fernanda Niño Gonzalez Get it from Amazon for $68.71 (available in two styles and in a shorter version ). You can also add matching inflatable ornaments to the mix if you so please! 38. And a durable wooden cut out of Santa and Rudolph featuring battery-operated lights (no cords needed!, because who would ol' Rudy be without his nose so bright?! We added this to our outdoor holiday decor this year and it is simply adorable. There was *zero* assembly (chef's kiss) and it is so simple to click the button to turn the lights on (and by that I mean my 2.5-year-old is in charge of doing so). No notes! Just Christmas magic! Get it from Pottery Barn Kids for $103 . Reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.Jeeno Thitikul shocks Angel Yin for CME Group Tour Championship title, $4 million prizeCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Ethan Taylor's 21 points helped Air Force defeat Mercyhurst 82-48 on Sunday night. Taylor added 10 rebounds for the Falcons (2-4). Wesley Celichowski scored 14 points, going 6 of 11 and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line. Luke Kearney had 12 points and shot 4 for 5 from beyond the arc. The Lakers (4-3) were led by Aidan Reichert, who posted 11 points. Jeff Planutis added 10 points for Mercyhurst. Mykolas Ivanauskas also had seven points, six rebounds and three blocks. Air Force took the lead with 15:21 left in the first half and never looked back. The score was 31-24 at halftime, with Taylor racking up nine points. Air Force extended its lead to 45-26 during the second half, fueled by a 14-0 scoring run. Taylor scored a team-high 12 points in the second half as Air Force closed out the win. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .

The Australian government is to blame for a firebombing attack on a Melbourne synagogue according to Israel's prime minister, as the hunt continues for two suspected arsonists. or signup to continue reading The Adass Israel synagogue at Ripponlea in the city's southeast was badly damaged after suspected masked intruders allegedly broke in and set it alight in the early hours of Friday. Two of its three buildings were gutted and two congregants who were inside at the time preparing for morning prayers were evacuated, one suffering minor injuries. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denounced the fire as an "abhorrent act of antisemitism" and said he expected authorities "to use their full weight" to prevent future attacks. Mr Netanyahu hit out at the government's support for a UN resolution calling for an end to Israel's occupation of Gaza and denying a visa to Israel's former justice minister Ayelet Shaked in recent weeks. "Unfortunately, it is impossible to separate this reprehensible act from the extreme anti-Israeli position of the Labor government in Australia," he posted on X, formerly Twitter. "Including the scandalous decision to support the UN resolution calling on Israel "to bring an end to its unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, as rapidly as possible", and preventing a former Israeli minister from entering the country. "Anti-Israel sentiment is antisemitism." Ms Shaked was barred from entering Australia for a speaking tour on the grounds she could "seriously undermine social cohesion", according to Immigration Minister Tony Burke, who cited her past public comments about Palestinians. On Friday, Victoria Police Detective Inspector Chris Murray said the fire was believed to be targeted and investigators have not yet ruled out terrorism as a motive. The suspects had poured accelerant on the floor inside the synagogue and set it on fire before fleeing when they were disturbed by a congregant, police said. Yumi Friedman, founder of Yumi's dips, was one of those inside the building and described hearing a "big bang on the door with a sledgehammer" before fleeing to call police, only to return to find the building fully alight. The attack on a place of worship, which was built by Holocaust survivors, has led to a heightened sense of fear in the community, Executive Council of Australian Jewry president Daniel Aghion said. But he urged Jewish community members not to "hide away" from public view in the wake of the arson. Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan confirmed increased police patrols to bolster safety into the coming week and pledged $100,000 towards rebuilding. 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This was disclosed by the Mandate Secretary of the FCT Transportation Secretariat, Dr Chinedum Elechi, during a briefing after the FCT EXCO meeting on Monday, December 23, 2024, in Abuja. The FCT Administration awarded contracts to two firms in March 2022 to provide security for the entire rail mass transit scheme’s tracks, including 12 stations. The move followed the vandalisation of the Abuja metro line during the COVID-19 lockdown, which led to the suspension of operations. Dr Elechi said the contract renewal is to safeguard the rail tracks and metro stations against vandalism. He said: “The FCT Administration, after having awarded a contract for the rehabilitation of the vandalisation, running into billions of naira, saw the need at the time to employ civil security companies as the lead security organisations, with the regular security agencies playing a supporting role. “So, at that time in 2022, two security companies were awarded contracts—one for Lot 1A, which is from Idu to Kubwa, and Lot 3, which is the rail line from Metro to the Airport. “Because of those contracts and the surveillance provided, the Vandalisation on the line dropped dramatically. The contract has just expired, and as you will recall, we started full commercial operations after the flag-off in May 2024. “So, there is a need to renew the contract for the rail line because this involves expensive equipment. The Hon Minister of FCT intends for the Abuja Rail Mass Transit to run fully and thoroughly throughout his tenure and even beyond. “The contract is important for security because if a single cable is vandalised, it will distort operations for a long time. That is why it became imperative to renew the contract from 2024 to 2026.” Also addressing journalists after the meeting, the Acting Executive Secretary of FCDA, Richard Yunana Dauda, disclosed that the FCT EXCO considered and approved the award of contracts for the development of two multi-event sports centres at strategic locations in the city. He said the two sports centres, when fully developed, will have several sports facilities, including football pitches, lawn tennis, table tennis, and indoor sports facilities. He added that the sports centres would be available to all residents and cater to the people’s physical and mental well-being in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda. 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