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Oklahoma Democrats mourn Fred Harris, former US senator and presidential candidateA Look at How Some of Trump's Picks to Lead Health Agencies Could Help Carry Out Kennedy's OverhaulYears of deficits are a sign of a structurally sick Victorian budget and long-term plans to fix it are reactive, the state’s financial watchdog has warned. Auditor-General Andrew Greaves has sounded the alarm about “structural issues” in his 2023/24 annual financial report into the state after the government sector posted another operating loss of $4.2 billion (US$2.7 billion). It was the eighth consecutive year the Victorian Labor government spent more money than it raised, with a fiscal cash deficit of $14.4 billion (US$9.3 billion). The result pushed total losses to $48 billion (US$31.1 billion) in the past five years, $31.5 billion (US$20.4 billion) of which the government blamed on its response to the COVID-19 pandemic and $16.5 billion (US$10.7 billion) on providing public services. But Greaves signalled the repeated outcome was symptomatic of bigger and broader problems. “Ongoing operating losses and fiscal cash deficits are indicators of structural issues with underlying revenue and expenditure policy settings that create risks to financial sustainability,” the report tabled in parliament on Nov. 22 said. Gross government sector debt outpaced revenue and economic growth to top $168.8 billion (US$109.4 billion) and was projected to reach $228.2 billion (US$147.9 billion) by mid-2028. Interest repayments on the ballooning debt jumped $1.7 billion (US$1.1 billion) from new or refinanced borrowings at higher interest rates. The higher interest bill, growing public sector employee wages and other costs including the $380 million (US$246.3 million) 2026 Commonwealth Games settlement pushed operating expenses $3.7 billion (US$2.4 billion) higher. The auditor-general’s office said interest expenses now made up 6.1 percent of operating revenue and were expected to soar to 8.8 percent by 2027/28. The Allan government has committed to reducing net debt levels, relative to a percentage of the state’s economy by 2027/28 with $4.9 billion (US$3.2 billion) in cost-saving initiatives across the next four years. “Achieving these savings and maintaining current service levels will be challenging given several emerging financial risks,” the report said. Greaves said current strategies were short-term, reactive and did not address both the existing financial challenges and emerging financial risks. Assistant Treasurer Danny Pearson rejected his claim and another that structural issues in the budget could jeopardise the delivery of essential services. “I like Andrew personally but I don’t agree with his report,” he told reporters outside Treasury Place. “We’ve got a really strong, vibrant economy here in Victoria.” Opposition Leader John Pesutto said the report was a damning verdict on the Labor government’s debt record. “Nearly 10 percent of every dollar raised in revenue will be going simply to pay interest—that’s not acceptable,” he said.
Liam Payne's ex Danielle Peazer recently shared on social media a heartfelt statement about the singe, days after his funeral . The dancer dated Liam for three years from 2010 to 2013, meeting him on The X Factor when she was 22 and the pop sensation was only 17. She recently took to Instagram Stories to explain her absence from social media as she's been focusing on her baby girl and her family. She welcomed their daughter, Mia, in May with radio presenter Sonny Jay. She wrote : 'I'm also very aware that over the past few weeks or so I've posted the least amount I ever have in my entire online career. Yet I've had the most eyes on everything I'm doing or saying. Thank you for being patient with me whilst I take a minute for myself. I'm grateful for all the love sent my way and am making the most of this quality time with my baby girl and the rest of my family." British Airways flight attendant suspended after telling passengers about 'Liam Payne's body' How Gigi Hadid 'offered her support' to ex Zayn Malik after Liam Payne’s death She concluded the message by offering some advice: "Also, for anyone who needs to hear it and is struggling with something within...Everything is just a phase." Danielle attended the former One Direction star's funeral on Wednesday, November 20. Liam was laid to rest after falling to his death last month at CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Danielle was spotted with her partner as he comforted her at the private service. The 36-year-old was seen clutching Sonny's hand as they entered the church together. The funeral saw many mourners that included Liam's One Direction band members Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan. Other stars that attended were Simon Cowell, James Corden, and Liam's ex and mother of his seven-year-old son, Cheryl. In October, following Liam's death, Danielle posted a lengthy emotional tribute to her former boyfriend. The Instagram post also included a few photos of them in the carousel. In her emotional tribute, she reminded fans that he was not just a "world famous musician for the last decade," but also "someone’s son and brother for more than 30 years, a friend to so many and more recently an uncle." She also included that "his most important role" that he was proud of was being a father to his son Bear. She gave her love to his family and said she would "continue to support" them in any way she could. She acknowledged knowing about his struggles over the years but had "prayed this day would never come." She went on to talk about their relationship and how they annoyed each other and at times he was her "favorite person." Danielle added that their relationship ended in 2013 but the two maintained a friendship as they "always knew we’d have some sort of connection forever, no matter where our individual lives took us." She stated how it took him a "little longer" for him to figure out the kind of person he wanted to be and how she wished he knew that he was "always more than enough." She thanked him for the things he taught her like "the importance of setting boundaries" and protecting her heart. Danielle shared that Liam expressed joy at her growing family with her partner and daughter. She concluded with: "I’m sorry your story didn’t end differently, and I’m sorry you didn’t ever get to share more of your magic with the world. Rest easy my friend. Love Danielle x." DAILY NEWSLETTER: Sign up here to get the latest news and updates from the Mirror US straight to your inbox with our FREE newsletter.Stanley Tucci’s Best Plant-Forward Dishes, From Pasta e Ceci to Pitti Fritti
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Senator John Fetterman (D-Pa.) reacted with characteristic bluntness to the withdrawal of former Representative Matt Gaetz from consideration for U.S. Attorney General . Speaking to reporters at the Capitol on November 21, Fetterman sarcastically remarked on the news, which came after fresh revelations about Gaetz's alleged misconduct. "Holy s–t! I didn't see that coming," Fetterman said, adding, "Like yes, he was the ultimate troll... You better pace yourself though—it's not even Thanksgiving yet. We don't have to take unserious things so seriously, like the world's gonna spin off its axis." John Fetterman on Matt Gaetz withdrawing name: Holy shit! I didn't see that coming! @DailyCaller pic.twitter.com/OO43H1d9Ck Gaetz , nominated by President-elect Donald Trump, faced widespread skepticism about his fitness for the role due to ongoing ethics investigations and a history of scandal. His withdrawal Thursday followed CNN's reporting of new allegations regarding a sexual encounter between Gaetz and a 17-year-old. The allegations and mounting criticism led Gaetz to step down , stating he did not want to be a "distraction" to Trump's transition team. Fetterman mocked the situation further, joking that Trump might commemorate the incident: "I just heard that Trump is going to issue a new silver dollar to commemorate that. So, I think that's going to be the next cycle." Earlier in the month, Fetterman had described Gaetz's nomination as "God-tier trolling" by Trump, suggesting it was meant to provoke outrage rather than a serious consideration. Despite his critique of Gaetz, Fetterman praised some of Trump's other cabinet picks, such as Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) for Secretary of State, calling them "serious choices." Sen. John Fetterman says Donald Trump tapping Rep. Matt Gaetz for Attorney General is "god tier level trolling." pic.twitter.com/O7RfrKBRbk While Gaetz's resignation from Congress ended the House Ethics Committee's jurisdiction over his conduct, allegations surrounding Gaetz continue to garner attention amid scrutiny regarding his political future. Originally published by Latin Times .Lake 'literally thousands don’t give a damn' about needs cleaning upData science is a dynamic field that evolves with every technological advancement and its integration into business decision-making across diverse industries. In 2024, the demand for data professionals has created tens of thousands of career opportunities. This article explores some of the top data science jobs to apply in 2024, detailing their key responsibilities, required skills, and potential for career growth. 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This role provides exposure to cutting-edge AI technologies and offers pathways to leadership positions within Deloitte’s technology and transformation teams. Apply Here Explore Different Data Science Roles in Various Industries Responsibilities: Data scientists analyze complex datasets to derive meaningful insights that inform business strategies. They build predictive models by applying statistical and machine learning techniques. Skills Needed : Python and R programming, statistical analysis, machine learning, and Tableau or Power BI for data visualization. Package: US$127,000 to US$206,000 per year Responsibilities: Machine learning engineers design and build the algorithms that allow machines to learn from data. They typically work hand in hand with data scientists to deploy models into production environments. Skills Needed: They need strong programming skills, knowledge of the most common machine learning frameworks, and experience with cloud platforms. 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GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Princely Umanmielen's return to the Swamp ended with a police escort . Umanmielen, who spent three years at Florida before transferring to Ole Miss, left the stadium with a number of officers surrounding him. And the defensive end still tried to get at heckling fans. It started when Umanmielen left the sideline in the waning seconds of a 24-17 loss to the Gators . He was walking toward the visiting locker room when at least one fan yelled at him from the stands. Umanmielen clearly didn't like what he heard and made his way toward the seats. Officers quickly stepped in and escorted Umanmielen back toward the locker room. They then walked him directly to the team's waiting busses, but more fans were in the path and shouted at him again. Umanmielen turned and started toward the fans before officers stepped in and stopped him. It was the latest bit of oddness for Umanmielen, who wore an orange Gators ski mask through Ole Miss' practice facility late in the week. He finished the game with seven tackles, including a sack. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-footballFrom Bobby Fischer to Magnus Carlsen: 22 of the most famous world chess championship games
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Republican senators pushed back on Sunday against criticism from Democrats that Tulsi Gabbard , Donald Trump's pick to lead U.S. intelligence services , is “compromised” by her comments supportive of Russia and secret meetings , as a congresswoman, with Syria’s president, a close ally of the Kremlin and Iran. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, an Illinois Democrat and veteran of combat missions in Iraq, said she had concerns about Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's choice to be director of national intelligence . “I think she’s compromised," Duckworth said on CNN’s “State of the Union," citing Gabbard's 2017 trip to Syria, where she held talks with Syrian President Bashar Assad. Gabbard was a Democratic House member from Hawaii at the time. “The U.S. intelligence community has identified her as having troubling relationships with America’s foes. And so my worry is that she couldn’t pass a background check,” Duckworth said. Gabbard, who said last month she is joining the Republican Party, has served in the Army National Guard for more than two decades. She was deployed to Iraq and Kuwait and, according to the Hawaii National Guard, received a Combat Medical Badge in 2005 for “participation in combat operations under enemy hostile fire in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom III." Duckworth's comments drew immediate backlash from Republicans. “For her to say ridiculous and outright dangerous words like that is wrong," Sen. Markwayne Mullin, a Republican from Oklahoma, said on CNN, challenging Duckworth to retract her words. “That’s the most dangerous thing she could say — is that a United States lieutenant colonel in the United States Army is compromised and is an asset of Russia.” In recent days, other Democrats have accused Gabbard without evidence of being a “Russian asset.” Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a Massachusetts Democrat, has claimed, without offering details, that Gabbard is in Russian President Vladimir “Putin’s pocket.” Mullin and others say the criticism from Democrats is rooted in the fact that Gabbard left their party and has become a Trump ally. Democrats say they worry that Gabbard's selection as national intelligence chief endangers ties with allies and gives Russia a win. Rep. Adam Schiff, a California Democrat just elected to the Senate, said he would not describe Gabbard as a Russian asset, but said she had “very questionable judgment.” “The problem is if our foreign allies don’t trust the head of our intelligence agencies, they’ll stop sharing information with us,” Schiff said on NBC's “Meet the Press.” Gabbard in 2022 endorsed one of Russia’s justifications for invading Ukraine : the existence of dozens of U.S.-funded biolabs working on some of the world’s nastiest pathogens. The labs are part of an international effort to control outbreaks and stop bioweapons, but Moscow claimed Ukraine was using them to create deadly bioweapons. Gabbard said she just voiced concerns about protecting the labs. Gabbard also has suggested that Russia had legitimate security concerns in deciding to invade Ukraine, given its desire to join NATO. Republican Sen. Eric Schmitt of Missouri said he thought it was “totally ridiculous” that Gabbard was being cast as a Russian asset for having different political views. “It’s insulting. It’s a slur, quite frankly. There’s no evidence that she’s a asset of another country,” he said on NBC. Sen. James Lankford, another Oklahoma Republican, acknowledged having “lots of questions” for Gabbard as the Senate considers her nomination to lead the intelligence services. Lankford said on NBC that he wants to ask Gabbard about her meeting with Assad and some of her past comments about Russia. “We want to know what the purpose was and what the direction for that was. As a member of Congress, we want to get a chance to talk about past comments that she’s made and get them into full context,” Lankford said.Father of British ex-soldier, 22, who was 'captured by Putin's forces while fighting for Ukraine on Russia soil' says he's terrified he'll be tortured in captivity after he was paraded on TV