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Jamshedpur, Dec 28 (PTI) XLRI Jamshedpur and Deloitte India have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster innovation, enhance learning opportunities and bridge the gap between academia and industry, the institute said in a statement here on Saturday. The MoU, signed on Thursday, underscored a shared vision of preparing future leaders equipped to navigate the evolving business landscape, XLRI said in the statement. The president of consulting of Deloitte South Asia, Sathish Gopalaiah's visit, was marked by an engaging session with the general management programme (GMP) batch at XLRI here. The event provided students with valuable insights into leadership, digital transformation, and the future of consulting. He emphasised the importance of self-belief and a winning mindset. “Your background does not define your potential, your belief in yourself does,” he said. He also spoke about the pivotal role of adaptability and lifelong learning in shaping his success. During the session, Sathish detailed Deloitte’s transformative journey in India and highlighted strategic initiatives such as investments in cutting-edge technology, talent development, and client-centric solutions, which have been critical to the company's sustained leadership. He also shared insights into the role of technology in shaping the future of business, citing examples of the company's innovative solutions like generative AI, green coding, and inclusive technology development. Meanwhile, XLRI extended its heartfelt gratitude to Sathish Gopalaiah for his time, insights, and leadership. The institute also thanked its alumni working across Deloitte and the esteemed Deloitte partners who have visited XLRI in the past, significantly strengthening the relationship and adding immense value to the institution. This MoU and the enriching session represented XLRI’s unwavering commitment to excellence and holistic student development, the statement said. Initiatives like these continue to bridge academia and the corporate world, inspiring students to lead with innovation, purpose, and integrity, the statement added. (This story has not been edited by THE WEEK and is auto-generated from PTI)The Indian diaspora has strongly condemned the recent wave of racist attacks against Sriram Krishnan, an accomplished technologist and entrepreneur who was recently appointed as Senior Policy Advisor for Artificial Intelligence by US President-elect Donald Trump. The backlash against Krishnan’s Indian origin has sparked widespread criticism, with influential voices rallying in his support. Diaspora’s Strong Response in Support of Sriram Krishnan In a media advisory, the Indian diaspora issued a firm denunciation of the racist remarks targeting Krishnan. The statement read: “Sriram Krishnan, who was recently appointed by President-elect Trump as his Senior AI Advisor, has become a target of reprehensible racist attacks. There is absolutely no place in our public discourse for spiteful, vengeful, racially motivated, ad hominem epithets.” The advisory also expressed unwavering support for Krishnan’s appointment, highlighting confidence in his ability to contribute significantly to American policy-making. “At Indiaspora, we categorically and unequivocally denounce racism of any and all kinds. As enunciated in our media statement issued a few days ago, we strongly support Sriram’s appointment to this important position because we are confident that he will serve America very well in public office,” it added. Support from Congressman Ro Khanna Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna also stepped forward to defend Krishnan. Addressing criticisms about Krishnan’s Indian origin, Khanna underscored the importance of America’s openness to global talent, which he described as a hallmark of the nation’s exceptionalism. In response to a social media post questioning Krishnan’s qualifications and background, Khanna wrote on X (formerly Twitter): “You fools criticizing @sriramk as Indian born criticize Musk as South African born or Jensen as Taiwanese born.” Khanna further emphasized: “It is great that talent around the world wants to come here, not to China, and that Sriram can rise to the highest levels. It’s called American exceptionalism.” Trump’s Announcement and Sriram Krishnan’s Reaction President-elect Donald Trump officially announced Krishnan’s appointment on the Truth Social platform, stating: “Sriram Krishnan will serve as Senior Policy Advisor for Artificial Intelligence at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.” Trump highlighted Krishnan’s role in shaping and coordinating AI policy across the government. He noted Krishnan’s extensive experience, including his contributions to Microsoft as a founding member of Windows Azure. Trump added: “Working closely with David Sacks, Sriram will focus on ensuring continued American leadership in AI and help shape and coordinate AI policy across Government, including working with the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.” Acknowledging his new role, Krishnan expressed gratitude: “I’m honoured to be able to serve our country and ensure continued American leadership in AI working closely with @DavidSacks. Thank you @realDonaldTrump for this opportunity.” Krishnan’s Accomplished Background At 41, Sriram Krishnan brings an impressive portfolio to his new position. Until recently, he was a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz and has been a personal investor in over two dozen companies, including SpaceX, Figma, and Scale.ai. His professional journey includes leadership roles at Meta, X (formerly Twitter), and Microsoft. Krishnan holds a Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology from SRM Engineering College, Anna University. 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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday said he would lift martial law just hours after he imposed it, in a brief and confusing episode in which he blasted the opposition as "anti-state forces" threatening the country's democracy. The unexpected move from Yoon -- the first time martial law had been declared in South Korea in more than four decades -- alarmed the United States and the country's other allies. What do we know about the imposition, its lifting and what might come next? In a dramatic, late-night emergency television address to the nation, Yoon announced that he was imposing martial law, as he accused the opposition of paralysing the government with "anti-state activities". A six-point decree from the new martial law commander, army chief General Park An-su swiftly followed, banning political activities and parties, "false propaganda", strikes and "gatherings that incite social unrest". The order also brought all media outlets under the authority of martial law and directed all medical staff, including striking doctors, to return to work within 48 hours. Security forces sealed the National Assembly, helicopters landed on the roof and troops entered the building for a short time, seemingly in a bid to prevent lawmakers from getting inside. But 190 lawmakers managed to enter and voted unanimously to reject Yoon's declaration and call for martial law to be lifted. Outside, hundreds of protesters gathered, many raising chants calling for Yoon to be arrested. Following the lawmakers' vote, Yoon backed down. His cabinet additionally approved the motion to lift the order, Yonhap news agency reported. "Just a moment ago, there was a demand from the National Assembly to lift the state of emergency, and we have withdrawn the military that was deployed for martial law operations," Yoon said in a televised address around 4:30 am (1930 GMT Tuesday). Under South Korea's constitution, the parliamentary vote to lift martial law has to be respected. Yoon said he was acting to safeguard his country's liberal democracy from "anti-state elements" and "threats posed by North Korea" -- but gave little detail. While unexpected, the announcement came in the context of a festering budget row between Yoon and the opposition Democratic Party. The opposition has slashed around 4.1 trillion won ($2.8 billion) from Yoon's proposed 677 trillion won budget for next year, prompting the president to complain that "all key budgets essential to the nation's core functions" were being cut. "What is clear is that Yoon has been a deeply unpopular, ineffectual leader and he is having a hard time getting any kind of public support for anything he's trying to do," said Alan Yu, a former US diplomat in Asia now at the Center for American Progress. "The use of martial law feels almost like a desperation move to try to break out, both in a political and policy sense, but it is really poorly played on both fronts." Domestically, pressure has only grown further on Yoon after his late-night bombshell. South Korea's main opposition party has demanded that Yoon step down, accusing him of "insurrection". The country's main labour union group has also called an "indefinite general strike" until he resigns over the "irrational and anti-democratic measure". Yoon's own People Power Party described his attempt at imposing martial law as "tragic" and demanded that those involved be held accountable. South Korea is a key Western ally in Asia, seen as an important democratic bulwark in a region dominated by authoritarian regimes, and the drama is being watched with concern. Washington said it was "relieved President Yoon has reversed course" on his martial law order. Earlier, Britain and Germany both said they were closely following developments. China, a key ally of nuclear-armed North Korea, urged its citizens to exercise caution, while Russia -- itself increasingly close to Pyongyang -- called the situation "alarming". burs-pdw-bfm-hmn/cwlEven in this banner season for military academy football — complete with winning streaks, national rankings and a conference championship — the biggest goal remains the same. For Army: Beat Navy. For Navy: Beat Army. With the college football landscape changing at a furious rate, the significance of this matchup adds a dose of tradition to mid-December, amid all that talk about the transfer portal and the new expanded playoff. "We've had a good year. You make it a great year by winning this game coming up on Saturday. Frankly, that's just the way it goes around here," Army coach Jeff Monken said. "It's a game and a season really all of its own. We don't apologize for talking about it all the time. We talk about it all the time, and it's 365 days a year." Saturday in Landover, Maryland, is the 125th matchup between Army and Navy, and although these two programs are long removed from their days winning national titles and Heisman Trophies, this is a historic moment in the rivalry. The Black Knights and Midshipmen have combined for 19 wins this season, their highest total ever entering this game. Army (11-1) is ranked 19th in the AP poll after beating Tulane last week to win the American Athletic Conference — the first league title of any kind in the team's 134-year history. Navy (8-3) was ranked as well earlier this season after starting with six straight victories. "I knew we were going to be an improved football team," Navy coach Brian Newberry said. "Didn't know exactly what that was going to look like. I think certainly we've improved in a lot of different areas. I'm excited about the season we've had." This was Army's first season in the AAC, putting the Black Knights and Midshipmen in the same league, although their annual matchup is considered a nonconference game. For a while, there was a chance the teams could meet twice, with a conference championship clash coming before the regularly scheduled Army-Navy game, but that didn't happen. Their most prominent common opponent came from outside the league. Notre Dame handed both Navy and Army its first loss, beating the Midshipmen 51-14 and the Black Knights 49-14. Within the AAC, both teams beat Temple, UAB and East Carolina. Army beat Tulane and Rice and Navy lost to those two teams. Army and Navy also each won its nonconference game against Air Force. Those victories over Air Force mean this season's Commander-In-Chief's Trophy comes down to the Army-Navy game. It's the first time since 2017 that both teams enter this game with a shot at the trophy. It's also the first time since 2017 that both teams enter the game with bowl bids secured. Navy faces Oklahoma in the Armed Forces Bowl and Army takes on Marshall in the Independence Bowl. This year's Army-Navy game is at the Washington Commanders' home stadium in Landover. It was also held there in 2011. This is the first time the game has been in Maryland since Baltimore hosted it in 2016. Baltimore is also up next in 2025. Army quarterback Bryson Daily has 29 rushing touchdowns this season, which is tied for the FBS lead with running back Ashton Jeanty, Boise State's Heisman finalist. Only one QB in FBS history has run for more TDs in a season than Daily. That was Navy's Keenan Reynolds, with 31 in 2013. "You come here to play in this game. The biggest stage possible, millions of people watching and a sold-out NFL stadium. It's awesome," Daily said. "None of the games that happened before this matter. We're going into this game like we're 0-0, they're 0-0 because that's just how you have to come into this game." Navy's closest game this season — win or lose — was a 56-44 win over Memphis. The Midshipmen are the only FBS team that hasn't had a game this season decided by eight points or fewer. AP Sports Writer Stephen Whyno contributed to this report. Get local news delivered to your inbox!MANILA, Philippines— An official of the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council (JJWC), an attached agency of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Thursday explained the proper procedures for handling cases involving children in conflict with the law (CICLs). JJWC Executive Director, Atty. Tricia Clare Oco, said that CICLs would still be accountable for their offenses even after the procedures prescribed under the provisions of Republic Act (RA) 10630 or the “Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act”. READ MORE: Street caroling ‘harmful’ to kids – DSWD-7 DSWD body seeks halt to beauty contests for children “Nagkaroon sila ng maling understanding doon sa batas, dahil akala nila yung mga bata walang accountability doon at akala nung mga nang-aabuso na pag ginamit nila yung mga bata, hindi rin sila pwedeng file-an ng criminal case. (They misunderstood the law, because they thought children have no accountability there and those abusers thought that when they used kids, they couldn’t be charged with a criminal case),” Oco said during the DSWD Media Forum on Thursday. “Ang pagkakaiba lang pag bata ang finile-an mo ng criminal case o kung below 15 siya, iba lang yung proseso pero mayroon pa rin silang accountability,” she added. (The only difference is, if it’s a child or below 15 [years old] who is involved, the process is quite different but they still have accountability.) Oco said the law establishes a Comprehensive National Juvenile Intervention Program (CNJIP) which promotes a whole-of-government approach to protect and promote the rights and welfare of CICLs and children-at-risk (CARs). The JJWC also puts in place a comprehensive and child-sensitive procedure to rehabilitate CICLs under a restorative justice and welfare system. For children above 12 years old (and 15 years old and below), who committed serious offenses, they will be placed in the Bahay Pag-Asa (BPA) which is managed and operated by local government units (LGUs). The CICL will undergo an intensive juvenile intervention through the Intensive Juvenile Intervention and Support Center (IJISC), a special feature of Bahay Pag-Asa. For children above 15 but below 18 years old at the time of the commission of the offense, the local Social Welfare and Development Offices (LSWDOs) will assess whether or not the CICL has acted with discernment. If the child is found to have acted with discernment and the imposable penalty of the offense is more than 12 years of imprisonment, a case may be filed against the child in court. If the penalty is not more than six years of imprisonment, a case may be filed against the child at the police level. Diversion is an alternative, child-sensitive process of determining the responsibility of the CICL without resorting to formal court proceedings. The procedure can be implemented at the levels of Katarungang Pambarangay, the Police, and the Prosecutor. If the penalty is more than six years but not more than 12 years, the diversion will be at the Court level. Oco said the efforts of the JJWC to support BPAs through the Support to Bahay Pag-Asa Project, which aims to provide augmentation and assistance to BPA facilities to improve their operational capacity, services, and resources to effectively respond to the needs of admitted CICLs. She said to date, 115 BPAs are operational with 25 of these already accredited by the DSWD. (PNA)
MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — Amarion Dickerson had 27 points and 15 rebounds to help Robert Morris hold off Northern Kentucky 97-93 in triple overtime on Sunday. Dickerson blocked five shots and had three steals for the Colonials (9-5, 1-2 Horizon League). Sophomore Alvaro Folgueiras scored 21 points and added a career-high 19 rebounds and six assists. DJ Smith had 13 points. The Norse (7-7, 2-1) were led by LJ Wells, who finished with 19 points, 13 rebounds and two steals. Northern Kentucky also got 17 points and six rebounds from Trey Robinson. Randall Pettus II had 17 points. The Norse saw a five-game win streak come to an end. Dickerson's dunk gave Robert Morris a 94-92 lead with 26 seconds left in the third OT. Dilen Miller made two free throws with 3 seconds left to wrap up the victory. Josh Dilling made the second of two free throws with 8 seconds left for the Norse, forcing a second OT tied at 80. Wells hit a 3-pointer with 2:05 left and neither team scored after that, forcing the third OT tied at 86. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .THE rock ’n’ roll reunion we’ve all been waiting for kicks off in July, but the Oasis tour is not the only highlight of the coming year. Here are some dates for your diaries . . . THE 82nd Golden Globe Awards kick off 2025 on January 5, with comedian Nikki Glaser as host. Denzel Washington is up for a gong in Gladiator II, as are Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo for their roles in Wicked. MARISHA Wallace debuts in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club in the West End from January 28. She stars as Sally Bowles alongside Billy Porter. THE Revel Puck Circus in East London has two acrobatics shows a day until January 5. For all ages. PITBULL, heads to London’s O2 arena on Friday, February 21, as part of his European tour dates for Party After Dark. TAKE a trip back to Nineties Beverly Hills for Clueless: A New Musical, which kicks off on February 15 at the Trafalgar Theatre in London. The production, which is based on Jane Austen's classic novel Emma, features new songs by Suddenly I See hitmaker KT Tunstall and Grammy award winner Glenn Slater. OUR favourite pop sweetheart Sabrina Carpenter kicks off the European leg of her Short N’Sweet tour in Dublin, Ireland, on March 3 at the 3Arena, before making her way over to the UK. FELLOW Taylor Swift support act Gracie Abrams, brings her Secret Of Us tour to the UK, starting on March 3 at Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham. THE Brit Awards 2025 with Mastercard take place on Saturday, March 1 at London’s O2, exclusively broadcast on ITV1 and ITVX. ANASTACIA heads to Europe for her Not That Kind tour. The I’m Outta Love hitmaker will begin her UK leg at Portsmouth Guildhall on April 16. OLLY MURS, kicks off his 15 Years of Hits – Live 2025 tour at Plymouth Pavilions on April 24, with Blue supporting. We can’t wait. BRUCE Springsteen and The E Street Band return to the UK with three dates at Co-op Live in Manchester on May 14, 17 and 20. WE will be taking a trip back to the Noughties as Robbie Williams begins his live 2025 tour at the Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh on May 31. POP’S Dua Lipa will perform at Wembley Stadium on June 20 and 21 as part of her Radical Optimism Tour. SAM FENDER returns with his People Watching Stadium Tour at London Stadium on June 6. Third album, People Watching, is set for February. GLASTONBURY is back from June 25-29. The 1975, Stevie Wonder and Neil Young are set to headline, while Rod Stewart is playing the Sunday Legends slot. CARDIFF will host the reunion of the decade when Oasis, play the first of their Live ’25 Tour dates at the Principality Stadium in Wales on July 4. BILLIE Elish will continue her Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland on July 7. IRISH post-punk band Fontaines D.C. will play Finsbury Park on July 5 with special guests Kneecap and Amyl and The Sniffers. THE Libertines fronted by Pete Doherty, will play a headline show at London’s Gunnersbury Park on Saturday 9. The Don’t Look Back Into The Sun rockers will be joined by special guests including Soft Play, Supergrass and Lambrini Girls. READING and Leeds Festival will take place on the UK bank holiday weekend on 22-24 August. The double festival will see Chappell Roan make her debut at the festival along with Travis Scott . THE National Television Awards will return to London’s O2 on September 10 to celebrate the best of British TV. OUR favourite boy bands, Busted and McFly, will be joining forces for a spectacular tour kicking off at Cardiff’s Utilita Arena on September 23. SOUL-POP legends Simply Red will bring their 40th Anniversary Tour to the UK, starting on September 23 at the SSE Arena in Belfast. BEYONCE reigned supreme as she took to the stadium to perform at half-time for the Christmas Day NFL show. And I can reveal the superstar was also the Queen of festive cheer — after paying her staff bumper bonuses and her dancers double pay for joining her in a dazzling performance. Bey, inset, whose estimated net worth is more than £600million, appeared with daughter Blue Ivy at an American football game in Houston, her home city. The show — dubbed the “Beyonce Bowl” — was streamed live on Netflix and produced by her company Parkwood Entertainment. The singer, clad in a white cowboy hat and chaps, performed hits from her country album Cowboy Carter, which included her number one track Texas Hold ’Em. A source said: “Beyonce paid her staff bonuses for working on Christmas Day. "The show was a big business deal and had to happen on Christmas Day so she paid her staff and dancers double pay to make it happen. “She is also planning to bring some of her old dancers back into the mix for her next tour.” But as Beyonce and her 12-year-old daughter lit up the stadium with a flawless performance, her family has been rocked by allegations. Bey’s husband and rapper Jay-Z — real name Shawn Carter — has been accused of raping a 13-year-old girl along with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. The alleged victim claims she was attacked at a Music Video Awards after-party in 2000. Both men strongly deny the allegations. Earlier this week, a judge ruled against Jay-Z’s lawyer, Alex Spiro, who tried to have the woman behind the allegations identified. Judge Analisa Torres refused the motion. At a time when Blue Ivy was carving out a path to fame, her spotlight has been overshadowed. KATHERINE RYAN has hit back after MasterChef’s Gregg Wallace moaned that “middle-class women of a certain age” were behind the sexism complaints against him. In an exclusive chat at the Women in Film and TV awards, Katherine, right, said: “I feel encouraged that we have moved forward so quickly that there are men of a certain age who can’t keep up with the rules. "They haven’t learned quickly enough that they are supposed to speak to us in a different way or respect us in a different way or hold space for us in a different way – I find that really encouraging.” Last month Gregg stepped down from the BBC One show after a probe into his alleged behaviour. He has been accused of making sexual remarks to 13 colleagues – accusations he denies. FLORENCE PUGH has opened up on the prospect of juggling a career with starting a family. The British actress recently starred in rom-com We Live In Time, which is set to hit cinemas on New Year’s Day. It sees Florence play Almut – a former figure skater turned chef – who falls in love with divorcee Tobias, portrayed by Andrew Garfield . She said: “Part of this story is about a woman’s dilemma to either have a successful career or start a family. “And let’s be honest, that’s something that’s still very real to this day. “When men become fathers, it doesn’t set their career back – but it can and still very much does for women. “So it was really important for me that women especially got to sympathise with Almut. “It’s going to be a dilemma I have to juggle at some point – and it’s still such an important subject matter.” It comes after Florence was recently spotted Christmas shopping with her Peaky Blinders boyfriend Finn Cole in London. The couple were first linked in September. LOVE Island star Josh Denzel has announced that he is engaged – six years after appearing on the ITV dating series. While he did not find romance on the show, the reality star announced on Instagram that he had popped the question to fashion model girlfriend Ruby Wong on the slopes in Switzerland . Sharing a collection of romantic snaps on the social media site, he wrote: “My love, every day with you is a gift, and I’m so blessed to spend the rest of my life by your side. “You are my rock, my guide, and my heart. And now you’re my fiancee. I love you always.” IT IS the scandal that has rocked Hollywood. But while Blake Lively is suing her It Ends With Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni for alleged sexual harassment, it seems that she can count on her close pal Taylor Swift for support. I am told the singer has been regularly checking in with bestie Blake, who played florist Lily Bloom in the film, following claims Justin fat-shamed her and talked about their respective sex lives. A source said: “Taylor has been speaking to Blake nearly every day and is absolutely disgusted by the revelations. “Taylor sticks by her friends and understands how tough the industry can be — especially for women. She is no stranger to legal conflicts and has been offering guidance and advice.” The talent agency that represents both actors has cut ties with Justin since the legal complaint was filed against him last week. And a list of 30 demands was released that Blake made to Justin and others before she would return to filming the movie, which is based on Colleen Hoover's novel and sees Lily navigate an abusive relationship. Legal papers reveal there was a meeting attended by Blake, her actor husband Ryan Reynolds, Justin, studio bosses and lawyers to address her complaints on set. Among the demands made were that Justin’s previous “pornography addiction” and her lack of porn “consumption” no longer be up for discussion. But while Blake is fighting to get her voice heard, it seems that her friendship with Taylor is stronger than ever. The pair, left, have been close since connecting in 2015. Since then, they are regularly spotted out together and Taylor is godmother to Blake’s three daughters — even namechecking them on track Betty from her 2020 album, Folklore. JENNIFER LOPEZ chills out in her warmest winter woollies – and a pair of giant fluffy snow boots . The On The Floor hitmaker completed the look with a huge parka jacket and oversized shades during a festive getaway to Aspen, Colorado. The singer is set to ring in 2025 as a single woman after filing for divorce from her ex, Ben Affleck , in August. And she is staying focused on her career with a part in the film adaptation of Kiss Of The Spider Woman next year. Jen said: “It’s probably the most challenging and rewarding role I’ve ever had. It’s about love, acceptance and finding beauty in the darkness. “I think those themes are so relevant right now.” Perhaps some inspo for her 2025 mood board . . .
WASHINGTON , Nov. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy and Nicola Fox , associate administrator for NASA's Science Mission Directorate, will travel to Mexico City on Sunday, Nov. 24 , for a multi-day trip to build on previous engagements and advance scientific and technological collaboration between the United States and Mexico . This visit will focus on fostering partnerships in astronomy and astrophysics research, as well as highlighting opportunities for economic, educational, and science, technology, engineering, and math collaborations between the two nations. Melroy's trip will include high-level meetings with senior Mexican government officials, including the secretariat-designate for Science, Technology, Humanities, and Innovation. Melroy and Fox also will meet with leaders from academia, industry, and scientific institutions. These discussions will emphasize expanding cooperation in space science, with particular focus on Mexico's growing astronomy programs. This visit builds on Melroy's trip to Mexico City earlier this year and reflects NASA's commitment to advancing international cooperation in space and science for the benefit of all. For more information about NASA's international partnerships, visit: https://www.nasa.gov/oiir View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nasa-leadership-to-visit-strengthen-cooperation-with-mexico-302314627.html SOURCE NASAThe Latest: Matt Gaetz withdraws his name from consideration as Trump’s attorney general
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LAHORE: A delegation from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Pakistan, comprising Syed Arslan Malik and Fatima Raza, along with Shahid Rehmat, Executive Director of the Youth Development Foundation, held a meeting with Ramesh Singh Arora, Minister for Minorities Affairs, and Ali Bahadur Qazi, Secretary of Human Rights and Minority Affairs, Government of Punjab. The meeting was held to discuss UNODC ongoing projects in Punjab and explore opportunities for collaboration with the provincial minority department to further strengthen initiatives for the welfare and development of minority communities. The meeting primarily focused on UNODC efforts in the region, especially those aimed at promoting minority rights, social inclusion, and sustainable development. The delegation emphasized the need for aligning the ongoing projects with the Punjab government's long-term strategies for supporting marginalized and minority communities. One of the key proposals discussed was the launch of a pilot project for the upgradation of the Misaaq Center, a community-based initiative aimed at empowering minorities. The delegation proposed that this centre be developed into a model of excellence for minority education, skill development, and social services. Minister Ramesh Singh Arora praised the UNODC delegation efforts and commitment to enhancing the welfare of minorities in Punjab. He acknowledged the significance of such collaborations in strengthening the rights and opportunities available to minority communities. Minister Arora also recommended that the proposed pilot project for the Misaaq Centre be launched in one of Punjab districts to serve as a starting point for scaling similar projects across the region. The minister further stated that hopefully UNODC partnership with the provincial government of Punjab and reaffirms the shared commitment to promoting human rights, social justice, and sustainable development for all citizens while the discussion also included the need for further joint initiatives focusing on the social, educational, and economic upliftment of minority communities, in line with both provincial and national priorities. Both parties agreed that strengthening such partnerships is essential for creating an inclusive environment and ensuring equal opportunities for all citizens, regardless of their background. Copyright Business Recorder, 2024
Pewundax App Review 2024: Scam Or Legit Trading Platform? – Quick Facts!What ended up as the most consequential post-presidency in U.S. history began just as inauspiciously. Jimmy Carter had lost his 1980 bid for reelection by ten percentage points, pulling just 41% of the popular vote versus 51% by his Republican challenger, Ronald Reagan. Shortly afterward, he discovered that the prosperous agricultural business he had built earlier in his career had been driven into the ground by a blind trust, leaving him millions in debt, adding to the $1.4 million of debt he had accrued as part of his failed reelection campaign, with no cash reserves to pay it off. Then there was the unresolved matter of the Iranian Hostage Crisis, which had crippled Carter's presidency, leading critics to charge him with being weak and ineffectual. When Reagan succeeded him as president on Jan. 20, 1981, Carter had been awake for over two full days as he oversaw the negotiation to release the 52 American hostages that had been detained by the Iranian government for 444 days. A last thumb in Carter's eye: They would be freed in the first minutes of Reagan's presidency. Upon relinquishing the White House, Carter returned briefly to his native Plains, Georgia, which at the time boasted a population of just 640 residents, where he was welcomed home in a driving rain by friends and neighbors with a covered-dish supper. The rain-soaked homecoming didn't last for long. Just hours afterward, Carter flew off to Wiesbaden, Germany, to greet the freed hostages, only to be met with anger by many of them who believed he had failed to ensure their liberation earlier. On Jan. 22, 1980, Carter returned to Plains, to the ranch-style home he and wife Rosalynn had built in 1961, but hadn't lived in for ten years. Exhausted and depleted, the now former president slept for 24 hours before awakening to what he described as "an altogether unwanted life" - and with no idea what he would do next. Twenty-one years later, Carter would be awakened by an early-morning phone call in that same home, in that same small town, with the news that he had won the Nobel Peace Prize for, as the Nobel committee wrote, "his decades of untiring effort to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights, and to promote economic and social development." Along the way, Carter reinvented the post-presidency, manifesting its possibilities and potential and providing a playbook, and a daunting standard, for activist former presidents. He showed how a president can leverage the stature of being a "former" to advance a philanthropic agenda, while enhancing his overall legacy and strengthening the American brand. The improbable journey from newly defeated one-term president to Nobel laureate reflected a pattern throughout Carter's fruitful life, one spent achieving outsize ambitions by defying long odds. Carter launched his career in politics in 1962 by challenging the political machine in Southwestern Georgia, successfully contesting a rigged election and winning a seat in the Georgia state legislature. While he lost a race for Georgia governor four years later, he came back to win the office in 1970, becoming one of a crop of new leaders to usher in a new, post-segregation South. After leaving the governor's mansion in 1975 due to a state law then prohibiting governors from serving consecutive terms, Carter set his sights on the distant presidency, a dark-horse former governor of a deep Southern state with little or no name recognition - so much so that even his home state's Atlanta Constitution newspaper ran a story headlined, "Jimmy Who Is Running for What?" "Nobody thought I had a chance in God's world to be the nominee," Carter told me in 2013. His unlikely nomination as the Democratic presidential candidate and subsequent victory over incumbent President Gerald Ford in the 1976 election spoke to Carter's relentless drive and preternatural self-assuredness. Those same qualities would come to bear in his post-White House endeavors. Just a little more than a year out of office, as he considered his future, Carter had an epiphany: that he could create a nongovernmental, non-profit organization that could focus on intractable problems around the world which the international community and the United Nations were not addressing. The Carter Center, attached to his presidential library in Atlanta, did just that, becoming an outlet for the former president's activism and vision for a better world. Since its launch in 1982, the Carter Center, scrupulously overseen by Carter himself, has monitored over a hundred elections in 39 countries and has helped to peacefully resolve disputes throughout the world - including in Haiti, Sudan, and Bosnia - while working toward the eradication of Guinea worm disease and river blindness, insidious ailments that went largely unchecked among the world's poor and developing nations. Recognizing his skill in conflict resolution, President Bill Clinton tapped the ex-president in the 1990s to represent the U.S. in a negotiation to dismantle North Korea's nuclear weapons program, and in staving off a U.S. military invasion of Haiti. As prodigious as they were, Carter's activities weren't limited to the Carter Center. Soon into his post-presidency, Carter took up a hammer for Habitat for Humanity, providing both labor and inspiration for the next four-and-a-half decades on work projects that bear his name. Somehow, he also found time to teach Sunday school nearly every week at Plains' Maranatha Baptist Church - and pose afterward for photographs with visitors to the congregation - as well as do woodwork, fly fish, paint, and become our most prolific presidential author. Carter sometimes bristled when he was called "our best ex-president," a backhanded compliment that disregarded a presidential term that he saw as largely successful. "I don't know of any decisions I made in the White House that were basically erroneous," he told me in 2005. But he didn't spend a great deal of time worrying about his place in the presidential pantheon. The things Jimmy Carter wanted to be remembered for went beyond any achievement he may have chalked up in the White House. In 2014, in an interview at the LBJ Library, I asked Carter how he wanted to be remembered. "I think lot of people will say 'He only served one term and got defeated [ for reelection ] ,'" he replied. "I would like for people to remember that I kept the peace and that I promoted human rights ...That would be my preference." He will get his wish. Mark K. Updegrove is a presidential historian and ABC News political contributor. He is the president and CEO of the LBJ Foundation, and the author of "Second Acts: Presidential Lives and Legacies After the White House."
Lewis scores 21, Marist beats Binghamton 69-51Next year promises some cosmic shake-ups , with a lineup of significant astrological transits that promise to bring themes like disruption and massive change. Astrology buffs can anticipate celestial shifts to resonate both personally and universally. Astrologer Chani Nicholas highlights the importance of 2025s transits, stating: "Tapping into our courage, individually and collectively, will help us co-create a brighter future. Prepare to face the friction of this upcoming year , and get ready to generate some heat." Brace yourselves for these seven crucial astrological events as we turn the page into the new year. Looking ahead to seven key astrological transits in 2025: All the celestial events to look forward to in 2024 after 'majestic' solar eclipse across US Leo Astrology: All about the star sign’s horoscopes, dates, compatibility and more Important Dates: Jan. 11, 2025-Feb. 20, 2027 Annually, we witness two seasons of eclipses, with each one spanning 18 months or 1.5 years, until the lunar nodes transit to a new sign axis, setting the scene for yearly astrological narratives. Come Jan. 11, the lunar nodal shift from the Aries-Libra alignment where the North Node resides in Aries and the South Node in Libra will progress into the Virgo-Pisces axis. With the North Node in dreamy Pisces symbolizing an insatiable thirst, and the South Node in detail-oriented Virgo indicating a need for release, were bound to experience a communal pivot from balancing relationships and selfhood toward harmonizing reality and aspirations. The first eclipse season will feature a lunar eclipse in Virgo on March 13 and a solar eclipse in Aries on March 29. The second season will see a lunar eclipse in Pisces on September 7 and a solar eclipse in Virgo on September 21. Dates: March 1, 2025-April 12, 2025 Venus, the celestial body associated with love and creativity, goes into retrograde every 18 months, or 1.5 years, for approximately 40 days. Astrologers suggest that during this period, we are prompted to revisit themes related to the planet and its ruling sign. From March 1-26, the first half of the transit, the planet will be in the cardinal fire sign, Aries, before transitioning into the mutable water sign, Pisces, until April 12. It's not uncommon for relationships to end or undergo significant changes during this time, as evidenced by high-profile splits like Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner's divorce during the last Venus retrograde in the summer of 2023. Dates: March 30, 2025-October 22, 2025; January 26, 2026-March 23, 2039 Neptune, the planet of illusions and dreams, will transition from its home sign of Pisces into the cardinal fire sign, Aries, the zodiac's trailblazer. This infrequent transit occurs roughly every 18 years and is expected to influence the next two decades significantly. Aries, known for its boldness and action-oriented nature, is predicted by astrologers to inspire protest - though it may also contribute to the propagation of misinformation. Chani spoke about the Neptune in Aries transit, saying, "Neptune's transition marks a major shift in how we collectively engage with our ideals. When the celestial dreamer enters this Mars-ruled fire sign, sparks fly. Instead of just fantasizing about giving peace a chance, the ram of the zodiac encourages us to show up at the protest and take action." "During this transit, staying grounded and resisting the allure of spiritual or political propaganda will be essential for honoring and protecting what we believe in," she added. Dates: May 24, 2025-Sept. 1, 2025; Feb. 13, 2026-April 12, 2028 The planet of boundaries, Saturn, will transition from the mutable water sign, Pisces, to the cardinal fire sign, Aries. This approximately three-year-long transit is characterized by challenging karmic lessons, particularly for those who will experience their Saturn return. Those with Saturn in Aries in their natal birth chart will undergo their eagerly-awaited Saturn return. Chani commented on the Saturn in Aries transit, stating, "When the two collide, we're asked to be more disciplined and intentional in the ways we exercise our aggression, vitality, and drive. Noticing where we're overly competitive or impatient can help us stay levelheaded as we strive to realize our ambitions." "Saturn has a reputation for teaching tough lessons, but for a reason: Experiencing dissatisfaction and encountering life's constraints can help us tap into our stamina, grit, and accountability for our own actions." Flat Earther admits he was wrong after traveling 9,000 miles to Antarctica to test his belief Huge 1300-ft stadium sized asteroid set for close encounter with Earth this week Dates: June 9, 2025-June 29, 2026 Jupiter, the planet of abundance and prosperity, will transition from the mutable Earth sign Gemini to the cardinal water sign Cancer. This shift is set to bring good fortune to the aspects of your life governed by Cancer, a sign known for its nurturing nature. Dates: July 7, 2025-Nov. 7, 2025; April 25, 2026-Aug. 3-2032; Dec. 12, 2032-May 22, 2033 Uranus, the planet of disruption, will move from the fixed Earth sign Taurus to the mutable Earth sign Gemini. Chani noted that during its time in Venus-ruled Taurus, we witnessed Venusian themes like resource shortages in supply chains, worker strikes, climate change, and reproductive rights issues emerge. Now, as it enters Mercury-ruled Gemini, she anticipates shifts in mass communication. This infrequent transit occurs approximately every seven years and will influence the underlying tone of nearly the next decade. Notably, events such as World War II and the Holocaust, the U. S. Civil War, and the U. S. Revolutionary War all took place under a previous Uranus in Gemini transit. Click here to follow the Mirror US on Google News to stay up to date with all the latest news, sports and entertainment stories Dates: Nov. 19, 2024-March 8, 2043; Aug. 31, 2043-Jan. 19, 2044 Although this rare transit officially began at the end of 2024, it deserves a special mention as it will shape the next two decades. The slow-moving dwarf planet is seen in astrology as a celestial body of transformation, and Aquarius is a fixed air sign associated with social justice and scientific data. Pluto's last sojourn in Aquarius was from 1777 to 1798, a period that witnessed pivotal global events such as the American and French Revolutions, not to mention the dawn of the Industrial Revolution. This era also saw groundbreaking scientific breakthroughs, including the invention of the hot air balloon and the discovery of the planet Uranus. Astrologers are forecasting that the upcoming two decades will be characterized by profound societal shifts that will dismantle archaic structures. They also foresee a surge in technological innovation, especially in the realm of AI. DAILY NEWSLETTER: Sign up here to get the latest news and updates from the Mirror US straight to your inbox with our FREE newsletter. Regarding the Pluto in Aquarius phase, Chani remarked, "By the end of Pluto's time here in 2044, we can expect our social norms and ideologies to be radically transformed." "Whether we're grappling with the persistent climate crisis, the ascent of extreme political ideologies, or the scourge of gun violence, Pluto in Aquarius calls for our united efforts to turn these significant challenges around."
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MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — Amarion Dickerson had 27 points and 15 rebounds to help Robert Morris hold off Northern Kentucky 97-93 in triple overtime on Sunday. Dickerson blocked five shots and had three steals for the Colonials (9-5, 1-2 Horizon League). Sophomore Alvaro Folgueiras scored 21 points and added a career-high 19 rebounds and six assists. DJ Smith had 13 points. The Norse (7-7, 2-1) were led by LJ Wells, who finished with 19 points, 13 rebounds and two steals. Northern Kentucky also got 17 points and six rebounds from Trey Robinson. Randall Pettus II had 17 points. The Norse saw a five-game win streak come to an end. Dickerson's dunk gave Robert Morris a 94-92 lead with 26 seconds left in the third OT. Dilen Miller made two free throws with 3 seconds left to wrap up the victory. Josh Dilling made the second of two free throws with 8 seconds left for the Norse, forcing a second OT tied at 80. Wells hit a 3-pointer with 2:05 left and neither team scored after that, forcing the third OT tied at 86. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .
Los Angeles Kings (11-7-3, in the Pacific Division) vs. San Jose Sharks (6-12-5, in the Pacific Division) San Jose, California; Monday, 10:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The San Jose Sharks take on the Los Angeles Kings as losers of three games in a row. San Jose has a 6-12-5 record overall and a 1-5-0 record in Pacific Division games. The Sharks have a 2-6-1 record when they serve more penalty minutes than their opponent. Los Angeles is 4-4-0 against the Pacific Division and 11-7-3 overall. The Kings serve 9.9 penalty minutes per game to rank eighth in league play. The matchup Monday is the third meeting between these teams this season. The Sharks won 4-2 in the last matchup. TOP PERFORMERS: Mikael Granlund has nine goals and 15 assists for the Sharks. Macklin Celebrini has over the last 10 games. Alex Laferriere has scored nine goals with six assists for the Kings. Kyle Burroughs has over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Sharks: 3-4-3, averaging 2.4 goals, 4.6 assists, three penalties and 6.6 penalty minutes while giving up 2.6 goals per game. Kings: 5-4-1, averaging 2.7 goals, 5.3 assists, 3.6 penalties and nine penalty minutes while giving up 1.7 goals per game. INJURIES: Sharks: None listed. Kings: None listed. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar . The Associated Press