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UAB 40, Rice 14NEW DELHI: The BJP's relentless efforts to unseat Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren have ended in failure, as JMM-led alliance secured a decisive victory in the state assembly elections. Despite facing multiple crises, including cases by the ED and CBI, Soren has emerged stronger, cementing his position as a leader deeply rooted in the state's tribal identity. This victory underscores the enduring influence of the JMM among tribal groups and marginalized communities, a legacy inherited from Hemant Soren's father, Shibu Soren. The alliance comprising the JMM, Congress, and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) garnered significant support across key regions like Chhota Nagpur, Kolhan, Koyalanchal, Palamu and Santal Pargana. The elections witnessed a record voter turnout of 67.74%, reflecting heightened political engagement among the electorate. Hemant Soren and his wife, Kalpana Soren, led a vigorous campaign, addressing over 200 rallies and emphasizing their commitment to tribal welfare and grassroots development. Factors behind the victory 1. Tribal support: The backing of tribal communities proved to be the cornerstone of JMM's success. 2. Welfare schemes: Initiatives like the 'Mukhyamantri Maiya Samman Yojana', which provides ₹1,000 per month to women, struck a chord with voters. 3. Sympathy wave: BJP's campaign, marked by allegations of political vendetta, backfired, with CBI and ED cases against Soren generating public sympathy. 4. Kalpana Soren's leadership: During Soren’s legal battles, his wife Kalpana emerged as a prominent face, rallying public sentiment against the BJP. 5. Misfired BJP strategies: BJP's focus on national issues and its campaign to deport Bangladeshi immigrants failed to resonate with the electorate. 6. Defections backfire: Efforts to bring key JMM leaders like Champai Soren and Sita Soren into the BJP fold did not yield the desired results. The BJP faced a leadership vacuum in its Jharkhand campaign, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of Assam, tasked with overseeing the strategy, failing to deliver. Sarma’s focus on infiltration issues did not align with the priorities of Jharkhand’s voters, further weakening the BJP’s position. Hemant Soren attributed his victory to the unwavering support of the people and his family. Sharing a photo with his wife Kalpana and sons Nithil and Biswajit on social media, he captioned it “My Strength,” symbolizing his reliance on family values and public trust. Kalpana Soren, too, celebrated the victory by sharing a family photograph after winning from the Gande constituency.In conclusion, Xiaomi's achievement of annual sales exceeding 130,000 vehicles underscores its emergence as a formidable player in the automotive industry. With a strong focus on innovation, technology, and consumer satisfaction, Xiaomi has demonstrated its potential to drive growth and success in the competitive automotive market. As the company continues to expand its product offerings and market reach, it is poised to solidify its position as a leading player in the automotive sector.Alibaba Cloud Data Center Engulfed in Massive Fire, Hundreds Flee! Official Response
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President-elect Donald Trump is stacking the Department of Health and Human Services with people who are poised to favor the health fantasies of the rich. It started with the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. —an environmental lawyer with a history of promoting anti-vaccination conspiracy theories —to head the department. Then, Trump tapped Janette Nesheiwat, a Fox News contributor who peddles vitamins , for surgeon general; Marty Makary, who opposed vaccine mandates and supported natural immunity during the COVID-19 pandemic, for Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) commissioner; and Dave Weldon, who has championed the idea that vaccine preservatives contribute to the rise of autism (they do not), for director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These picks do not inspire confidence. Under Kennedy's leadership, we will see a push for more individual empowerment—the kind only afforded to those with economic means. Trump said he would let Kennedy "go wild on health." This is alarming because Kennedy's beliefs on health are... wild . Kennedy has expressed interest in revisiting vaccine recommendations , removing fluoride from water, rolling back research on infectious diseases , and overhauling the FDA . Between his support for vaccine choice and relaxing access to substances with questionable benefits, it is clear that he leans in favor of increasing individual health decisions. After some of these measures have been undone, individuals will have to be more vigilant and assume greater risks when navigating their health care. While this sort of individualism in the realm of public health is most harmful to low- and middle-class people, those least able to exercise choice, it is ultimately bad for everyone. Kennedy's vision for "Making America Healthy Again" hopes to increase individual choice, which effectively translates to individual responsibility. However, one's ability to take responsibility is constrained by economic resources. Socioeconomic status is inversely correlated with morbidity and mortality. Unsurprisingly, money and education are protective. Those with more money and education have more opportunities to reduce risk of disease and maintain good health. Kennedy's plans to ramp up food regulation (motivated in part by ideology and pseudoscience ), for instance, will likely increase the cost of groceries and make it harder for Americans to buy food. Even among those with the means, health individualism is burdensome and does not guarantee better health. I am a medical sociologist who spent three years studying people who have long aligned with Kennedy , sharing many of his beliefs—they are parents of autistic children and allies who are convinced that vaccines and other environmental "triggers" contribute to autism. The debunked vaccine-autism link appeals to them because it suggests that autistic children can "recover" with the right combination of food, supplements, and experimental therapies. Here, parents find hope in the darkness of vaccine fear and confidence in their consumer power. Although the parents I studied are better resourced than most other Americans, they take on enormous risks and debt when they experiment with products that are not FDA approved. Parents spend countless hours doing their own "research" on efficacy and thousands of dollars on substances and devices that are not evidence-based (one mother sold her house and accrued $125,000 in credit card debt). Parents' desire for less government regulation and oversight ironically stems from a lack of universal health care and adequate social safety nets to protect the most vulnerable Americans. It is in this context that they make risky health decisions in hopes that their disabled children could become more "typical" and better able to survive a neoliberal world. What we need as a country are population-level efforts to improve everyone's well-being. When it comes to improving public health, we cannot keep privileging personal preference. Individual health is inseparable from population health. As we all had to learn during the COVID-19 pandemic, no individual, no matter how rich, can fully insulate themselves from the world around them. The U.S. failed to control the virus because we prioritized individualism at a time when our survival depended on collective action. Some resisted mandates to shelter in place and mask in public, placing their preferences over the safety of others. Then, when vaccines finally became available, skepticism and misinformation slowed efforts toward reducing transmission. Rich or poor, everyone was affected by the U.S.'s devastatingly inadequate response to COVID . Now, with mounting concerns about the transmission of avian flu , we might be tested again. As sociologist Andrew Szasz argued, insulating ourselves does not actually work and the delusion that it could will lead to complacency. Kennedy's promotion of consumer choice may sound appealing—especially to those who believe they have choice—but it will ultimately endanger everyone. From what we already know about his beliefs and stated plans, Kennedy is not suited to lead the health department. Catherine Tan is an Assistant Professor in Sociology at Vassar College. She is the author of Spaces on the Spectrum: How Autism Movements Resist Experts and Create Knowledge , published by Columbia University Press (January 2024). The views expressed in this article are the writer's own.HERMITAGE, TN (WTVF) — Metro Social Services is hosting its annual Thanksgiving Food Giveaway Saturday morning to ensure its clients have food for the holiday and beyond. The event is in their parking lot at 3055 Lebanon Pike in Hermitage next to the Tru Fit. Metro Social Services says one in 10 people in Nashville suffer from food insecurity, so they want to make sure they aren't going without this holiday season. "People don't realize, going without food can be a certain death. But we're doing our best to make sure that doesn't happen to them," said Metro Social Services Communications Manager Harriet Wallace. The giveaway event Saturday is for pre-existing clients of Metro Social Services who already had cases open and registered to get a box. It will be filled with the essentials like turkey, dressing, cranberry sauce, and other sides. The boxes have enough food to last the families about 1 to 2 weeks depending on the size of the family. "It's important because we literally have families that are deciding between life-saving medicine and feeding their family. Between getting gas to go work to keep money in the home to maintain the home, and buying food for dinner that night," Wallace said. They also say these boxes are important for kids who will be on break for school and normally rely on eating their meals there. And for seniors who normally feel isolated or lonely during the holidays and who are on a fixed income. While the event today is for people who pre-registered, anyone who needs help with food assistance, help paying rent, or other services. You can visit their office Monday through Friday from 8 to 4 for a one-stop shop. "Can you imagine already being overwhelmed, broken down, beaten down by the fact that you don't have enough money to survive," Wallace said. "Then when you are seeking help, by the time you figure out where to get help, you have to go between a million places. If you come here and we will give you what we've got. And we'll connect you to all the partners who have what we don't." Do you have more information about this story? You can email me at (INSERT EMAIL HERE). 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You may even feel inclined to wave to a stranger today, too. -Rebecca SchleicherAmbitious Digital Nation Pakistan Act to be tabled in NA on 16th PM seeks execution of comprehensive digital transformation strategy soon after coming into office SENIOR government officials have revealed that the Digital Nation Pakistan Act will be tabled in the National Assembly on Monday, as part of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s national digital agenda spanning economy, society, and governance. According to government sources, the prime minister sought immediate execution of this comprehensive digital transformation strategy soon after coming into office. Sources close to the framing of the Act explained that the legislation will create a national digital identity for every citizen, providing seamless access to critical services ranging from birth certificates to health records. The plan involves establishing two key bodies: a National Digital Commission, which will be headed by the prime minister and include all four chief ministers as well as heads of major data-rich organizations like the State Bank, FBR and PTA as well as a Pakistan Digital Authority to be led by top industry experts. Together, the commission and authority will develop a masterplan to serve as a blueprint for national digitization. Sector-specific digitization masterplans will also be created, shared with relevant ministries, and made public to engage the private sector, which is expected to lead and benefit most from the digitization agenda. The core objective, according to officials, is to create a digital identity for every citizen, enabling “cradle to grave” solutions. This means digital access to birth certificates, educational records, health records, land records, assets, businesses, police certifications, and ID cards—all accessible through digital wallets and aimed at eliminating long queues for services like degree attestation and passport applications. The proposed digital infrastructure will enable unprecedented data interoperability, according to government sources. For instance, they explained that tax authorities (FBR) would automatically receive information about property purchases, while healthcare providers could access patient records through standardized digital channels. Officials emphasized that only relevant data would be accessible, with a strong focus on data privacy and security. On the economic front, the initiative aims to create a cashless economy through digital wallet payments. Government sources explained that this would help formalize the grey economy, increase transparency, and improve government revenues. Citizens will develop digital financial histories, potentially making it easier to access bank loans and receive government incentives. Digital governance is another vital component, with officials revealing that the federal government has already transitioned 65 percent of its operations to electronic offices. A senior official explained that a new dashboard will provide the prime minister with real-time access to departmental files, dramatically improving governmental accountability. When questioned whether this was a move to mine mass surveillance data, a senior official said the project draws inspiration from successful digital transformation models in countries like UAE, India, Estonia, and Singapore. “We absolutely do not want this project to be interpreted as some kind of surveillance effort,” the official said. “Digital rights organizations will be engaged to ensure any such concerns are alleviated. We want to bridge digital divides, not just between Pakistan and the rest of the world, but also within Pakistan,” the official said. The civic lab will focus on AI-based startups in sectors like healthcare, educational technology, agricultural technology, and climate change resilience. Funding for this massive undertaking was obtained by a $78 million World Bank project known as Digital Economy Enhancement Project (DEEP). Its implementation has been planned for January end.
STONY BROOK, N.Y. (AP) — Derek Robertson threw for a school-record 536 yards and three touchdowns, and Monmouth wrapped up its season with a wild 55-47 victory over Stony Brook on Saturday. Robertson completed 28 of 45 passes with touchdowns of 3 yards to Marcus Middleton, 51 yards to Tra Neal and 42 yards to Max James. Neal, a wide receiver, threw a 40-yard touchdown pass to Jack Neri that gave the Hawks (6-6, 4-4 Coastal Athletic Association) a 55-44 lead in the fourth quarter. The PAT was blocked, keeping Stony Brook within 11 points. FCS No. 20 Stony Brook (8-4, 5-3) trailed 42-30 at halftime but was within 49-44 after Jasiah Williams threw a 23-yard touchdown pass to Dez Williams, also on a wide-receiver pass play. Tyler Knoop threw for 408 yards on 37-of-53 passing for Stony Brook. He had three TD passes and was intercepted once. Dez Williams had 134 yards receiving with two touchdowns and Jayce Freeman had 93 yards. TJ Speight had 151 yards receiving for Monmouth. The teams combined for 1,007 passing yards and 1,249 total yards. __ Get alerts on the latest AP Top 25 poll 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-football
Andy Murray to coach long-time rival Novak Djokovic at Australian OpenKyle Sandilands reveals the very surprising question Beau Ryan asked him before accepting Triple M hosting gig READ MORE: Revealed: TV star named as the host of one of Australia's biggest breakfast radio shows By KATE DENNETT and STEPHEN GIBBS FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 22:13, 27 November 2024 | Updated: 22:45, 27 November 2024 e-mail View comments Kyle Sandilands has revealed Beau Ryan asked him a very surprising question before accepting his new hosting job with Triple M. Daily Mail Australia exclusively revealed on Wednesday that NRL star turned TV presenter Beau, 39, will be the new host of Triple M's breakfast program in Sydney next year. The station officially confirmed the news on Thursday morning, with Beau replacing sacked star Mark Geyer on the show along with Natarsha Belling and Aaron Woods. Just moments before the announcement, Kyle, 53, revealed on KIIS FM that he was given a heads up about the news because Beau had actually asked his permission. Speaking on The Kyle and Jackie O Show, the radio host shared that Beau - who he is close friends with - asked if he'd mind him signing up with rival network Triple M. 'Beau came to me a couple of weeks ago and he asked me permission, can he take the job at Triple M because he didn't want to fall foul of us,' Kyle shared. Kyle Sandilands has revealed Beau Ryan asked him a very surprising question before accepting his new hosting job with Triple M His co-host Jackie 'O' Henderson then said Beau hadn't asked for her blessing, to which Kyle responded with: 'I gave permission on behalf of both of us.' Kyle said Beau was concerned about stepping on their toes on the airwaves, particularly given he has previously filled in for Kyle on KIIS FM and featured as a guest while hosting Top Gear. 'He was on the back foot and I thought ''what's he done'', I thought he'd got himself in a bit of a pickle, I thought he was in trouble,' Kyle explained of his conversation with Beau. 'But he asked [for permission] and said ''I don't wanna, you know, I come in and talk about Top Gear ,'' and I said ''we really don't care if you go over there''.' Though known for his TV hosting roles, Beau has little experience on radio and will be making his breakfast radio hosting debut on his brand new Triple M breakfast show. The program - titled Triple M Breakfast with Beau, Tarsh & Woodsy - will see Beau joined on the airwaves by veteran news presenter Natarsha and former Wests Tigers captain Aaron. Beau is familiar to TV viewers from his stint on Nine's now defunct Footy Show and recent hosting gigs on Ten's Amazing Race, Gladiators Australia and Top Gear . Meanwhile, Natarsha, 54, is no stranger to the Triple M audience, having previously delivered the morning news on Mick & MG in the Morning's breakfast show. Kyle, 53, revealed on KIIS FM that he was given a heads up about the news because Beau (pictured) had actually asked his permission, not wanting to step on his friend's toes She is also a familiar face on TV screens, having worked for Network 10 as a presenter and news reporter, working for the channel before being sacked in a brutal round of budget cuts in August 2020. Since retiring from the NRL in September, Aaron, 33, has also branched out into becoming a pundit and presenter, most recently appearing on Triple M Sydney's The Rush Hour. He is following in the footsteps of many of his sporting stars - including his former Wests Tigers teammate Beau - as he looks set to carve out a new career for himself as an Aussie media personality. The new Triple M trio will also be joined on the breakfast show by the existing anchor Cat Lynch, while Laura Bouche has newly been appointed as the program's content director. Beau said of his new role: 'I'm so keen to start on Triple M Breakfast in 2025 with the fabulous Tarsh Belling and my good mate Aaron Woods. 'I grew up with Triple M; it was always on for every car trip and then, during my playing days, it got me through the long commute to training at the Wests Tigers and Cronulla Sharks, so now to be a part of the new Breakfast team is a wonderful full circle moment. 'I can't wait to greet Sydneysiders with the new team in the new year. It's a close-knit network with passionate listeners. Let's f***en go!' Aaron gushed of reuniting with his NRL teammate Beau on-air: 'To work with my ex-teammate Beau Ryan will be awesome. Beau will be joining the new Triple M breakfast show along with veteran presenter Natarsha Belling and his former West Tigers teammate Aaron Woods (all pictured) 'We know he's a lunatic and God only knows what he will be coming up with on-air. And then there's Natarsha Belling, what a legend!' And Natarsha added: 'I can't wait to wake up with Sydney and share all the day's news, sport and crazy stories. Strap yourselves in Sydney - we are live and local and anything can happen!' The huge line-up change on radio's most important timeslot comes during a turbulent period at Triple M's Sydney studios, which has included the sudden departure of Mark Geyer. Mark was told on November 20 he would not be returning next year to Mick & MG in the Morning, which ran from 6am to 9am, and he finished up immediately. The 56-year-old, who had been with Triple M since 2009, hosted the show alongside Melbourne comedian Mick Molloy, with Cat Lynch and Natarsha Belling as their offsiders. Triple M had already announced Mark would be returning to Melbourne to host the local breakfast show with Nick Riewoldt, Titus O'Reily and Rosie Walton, after two years in Sydney. Radio insiders then confirmed to Daily Mail Australia that Beau would be billed as the star of the new Sydney program . Beau, who played for the West Tigers and Cronulla, will inherit an audience which Mark and Mick had increased 0.5 points to a 5.1 per cent share of listeners in the latest ratings survey. The line-up change on radio's most important timeslot comes during a turbulent period at Triple M Sydney, which has included the sudden departure of sacks star Mark Geyer (pictured) Melbourne presenters appear to be the biggest winners as Triple M continues to overhaul its programming around Australia. The Marty Sheargold Show, which is currently heard nationally from 3 to 4pm, will be broadcast for an additional two hours in NSW and Queensland next year. The extended hours have meant the axing of Sydney and Brisbane's Rush Hour programs which aired from 4pm to 6pm. Marty's show will not run in Melbourne in the drive slot it has been allocated in Sydney and Brisbane. In NSW, The Rush Hour was hosted by Gus Worland, who revealed in October he was quitting radio, with Jude Bolton and Aaron Woods. In Queensland, The Rush Hour was presented by Leisel Jones, Liam Flanagan and Ben Dobbin. Melbourne's The Rush Hour with James Brayshaw and Billy Brownless will from next year be broadcast from 4 to 6pm in the Victorian capital as well as Adelaide, Hobart and Perth. Adelaide's The Rush Hour with Bernie Vince, Greg Blewett and Andrew Jarman, and Perth's The Rush Hour with Andrew Embley and Katie Lamb will be cut from their respective schedules. Dead Set Legends - the Saturday 10am to 12pm sports program hosted in Sydney by Richard Freedman, Candice Warner and Brendan Annakin - last aired in October and its future is yet to be confirmed. Beau is familiar to TV viewers from his stint on Nine's now defunct Footy Show and recent hosting gigs on Ten's Amazing Race, Gladiators Australia and Top Gear Brendan, who was also Triple M's morning presenter in Sydney and had worked at the network for 12 years, was made redundant a fortnight ago. The network's Sydney content director Rex Morris' position has also recently been made redundant. Melbourne-based Dave Cameron, the chief content officer for Southern Cross Austereo - Triple M's parent company - was spotted in the Sydney offices at the time of Geyer's sacking. Triple M Breakfast with Beau, Tarsh & Woodsy kicks off on January 20, 2025, from 6-9am weekdays on 104.9 Triple M Sydney and LiSTNR. Sydney NRL Share or comment on this article: Kyle Sandilands reveals the very surprising question Beau Ryan asked him before accepting Triple M hosting gig e-mail Add comment
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ethan Gettman kicked what proved to be the game-winning field goal from 31-yards out midway through the fourth quarter and Brendan Bell added an insurance touchdown a minute later as Villanova pulled away from Delaware in the second half to post a 38-28 victory in the season finale on Saturday afternoon. The Wildcats now have won 17 of their last 19 meetings with the Blue Hens, who played their final regular season game as an FCS-member. Delaware will join the FBS and join Conference USA for the 2025 season. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.In conclusion, the inclusion of President Yoon Suk-yeol and 7 others in the arrest list marks a pivotal moment in South Korea's political history. It is a time of reflection, accountability, and change, as the country grapples with the consequences of corruption at the highest levels of government. Only time will tell how this crisis will shape the future of South Korea and its democracy.Taoiseach Simon Harris said he also wanted to tell Nikita Hand, a hair colourist from Drimnagh, that her case had prompted an increase in women coming forward to ask for support. Ms Hand, who accused the sportsman of raping her in a Dublin hotel in December 2018, won her claim against him for damages in a civil case at the High Court in the Irish capital on Friday. The total amount of damages awarded to Ms Hand by the jury was 248,603.60 euro (£206,714.31). Mr McGregor said in a post on social media on Friday that he intends to appeal against the decision. That post has since been deleted. Speaking to the media on Saturday, Mr Harris said he told Ms Hand of the support she has from people across Ireland. “I spoke with Nikita today and I wanted to thank her for her incredible bravery and her courage,” he said. “I wanted to make sure that she knew how much solidarity and support there was across this country for her bravery. “I also wanted to make sure she knew of what the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre had said yesterday – that so many other women have now come forward in relation to their own experiences of sexual abuse as a result of Nikita’s bravery.” The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre said the case has had a “profound effect” on the people the charity supports, and that over the first 10 days of the High Court case, calls to its national helpline increased by almost 20%. It said that first-time callers increased by 50% compared to the same period last year, and were largely from people who had experienced sexual violence who were distressed and anxious from the details of case and the views people had to it. Mr Harris said: “I wanted to speak with her and I wanted to wish her and her daughter, Freya, all the very best night, and I was very grateful to talk with Nikita today. “Her bravery, her courage, her voice has made a real difference in a country in which we must continue to work to get to zero tolerance when it comes to domestic, sexual and gender-based violence. “I don’t want to say too much more, because conscious there could be further legal processes, but I absolutely want to commend Nikita for her bravery, for her courage, for using her voice.” Justice Minister Helen McEntee praised Ms Hand’s bravery and said she had shown “there is light at the end of the tunnel”. She said: “I just want to commend Nikita for her bravery, for her determination and the leadership that she has shown in what has been – I’ve no doubt – a very, very difficult time for her and indeed, for her family. She added: “Because of wonderful people like Nikita, I hope that it shows that there is light at the end of the tunnel, that there are supports available to people, and that there is justice at the end of the day.” Ms Hand said in a statement outside court on Friday that she hoped her case would remind victims of assault to keep “pushing forward for justice”. Describing the past six years as “a nightmare”, she said: “I want to show (my daughter) Freya and every other girl and boy that you can stand up for yourself if something happens to you, no matter who the person is, and justice will be served.” During the case, Ms Hand said she was “disappointed and upset” when the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) decided not to prosecute the case after she made a complaint to the Irish police. In a letter to her in August 2020, the DPP said there was “insufficient evidence” and there was not a reasonable prospect of conviction. Ms Hand asked the DPP to review the decision, saying she felt she was being treated differently because one of the suspects was famous. Asked about the DPP’s decision not to prosecute, Mr Harris and Ms McEntee stressed the importance of the DPP’s independence on whether to prosecute. “There are obviously structures in place where the DPP can meet a victim and can outline to them their reasons for not taking the case,” Mr Harris said. “But there’s also always an opportunity for the DPP in any situation – and I speak broadly in relation to this – to review a decision, to consider any new information that may come to light, and I don’t want to say anything that may ever cut across the ongoing work of the DPP.” Ms McEntee stressed that there should “never be any political interference” in the independence of the DPP’s decisions. “I have, since becoming minister, given priority to and enabled a new office within the DPP to open specifically focused on sexual offences, so that this issue can be given the focus and the priority that it needs,” she said.
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