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Biden vetoes JUDGES ActIt looked like a recipe for disaster. So, when his country's swimmers were being accused of doping earlier this year, one Chinese official cooked up something fast. He blamed it on contaminated noodles. In fact, he argued, it could have been a culinary conspiracy concocted by criminals, whose actions led to the cooking wine used to prepare the noodles being laced with a banned heart drug that found its way into an athlete's system. This theory was spelled out to international anti-doping officials during a meeting and, after weeks of wrangling, finally made it into the thousands of pages of data handed over to the lawyer who investigated the case involving 23 Chinese swimmers who had tested positive for that same drug. The attorney, appointed by the World Anti-Doping Agency, refused to consider that scenario as he sifted through the evidence. In spelling out his reasoning, lawyer Eric Cottier paid heed to the half-baked nature of the theory. “The Investigator considers this scenario, which he has described in the conditional tense, to be possible, no less, no more,” Cottier wrote. Even without the contaminated-noodles theory, Cottier found problems with the way WADA and the Chinese handled the case but ultimately determined WADA had acted reasonably in not appealing China's conclusion that its athletes had been inadvertently contaminated. Critics of the way the China case was handled can't help but wonder if a wider exploration of the noodle theory, details of which were discovered by The Associated Press via notes and emails from after the meeting where it was delivered, might have lent a different flavor to Cottier's conclusions. “There are more story twists to the ways the Chinese explain the TMZ case than a James Bond movie,” said Rob Koehler, the director general of the advocacy group Global Athlete. "And all of it is complete fiction.” In April, reporting from the New York Times and the German broadcaster ARD revealed that the 23 Chinese swimmers had tested positive for the banned heart medication trimetazidine, also known as TMZ. China's anti-doping agency determined the athletes had been contaminated, and so, did not sanction them. WADA accepted that explanation , did not press the case further, and China was never made to deliver a public notice about the “no-fault findings,” as is often seen in similar cases. The stock explanation for the contamination was that traces of TMZ were found in the kitchen of a hotel where the swimmers were staying. In his 58-page report , Cottier relayed some suspicions about the feasibility of that chain of events — noting that WADA's chief scientist “saw no other solution than to accept it, even if he continued to have doubts about the reality of contamination as described by the Chinese authorities.” But without evidence to support pursuing the case, and with the chance of winning an appeal at almost nil, Cottier determined WADA's “decision not to appeal appears indisputably reasonable.” A mystery remained: How did those traces of TMZ get into the kitchen? Shortly after the doping positives were revealed, the Institute of National Anti-Doping Organizations held a meeting on April 30 where it heard from the leader of China's agency, Li Zhiquan. Li's presentation was mostly filled with the same talking points that have been delivered throughout the saga — that the positive tests resulted from contamination from the kitchen. But he expanded on one way the kitchen might have become contaminated, harkening to another case in China involving a low-level TMZ positive. A pharmaceutical factory, he explained, had used industrial alcohol in the distillation process for producing TMZ. The industrial alcohol laced with the drug “then entered the market through illegal channels,” he said. The alcohol "was re-used by the perpetrators to process and produce cooking wine, which is an important seasoning used locally to make beef noodles,” Li said. “The contaminated beef noodles were consumed by that athlete, resulting in an extremely low concentration of TMZ in the positive sample. "The wrongdoers involved have been brought to justice.” This new information raised eyebrows among the anti-doping leaders listening to Li's report. So much so that over the next month, several emails ensued to make sure the details about the noodles and wine made their way to WADA lawyers, who could then pass it onto Cottier. Eventually, Li did pass on the information to WADA general counsel Ross Wenzel and, just to be sure, one of the anti-doping leaders forwarded it, as well, according to the emails seen by the AP. All this came with Li's request that the noodles story be kept confidential. Turns out, it made it into Cottier's report, though he took the information with a grain of salt. “Indeed, giving it more attention would have required it to be documented, then scientifically verified and validated,” he wrote. Neither Wenzel nor officials at the Chinese anti-doping agency returned messages from AP asking about the noodles conspiracy and the other athlete who Li suggested had been contaminated by them. Meanwhile, 11 of the swimmers who originally tested positive competed at the Paris Games earlier this year in a meet held under the cloud of the Chinese doping case. Though WADA considers the case closed, Koehler and others point to situations like this as one of many reasons that an investigation by someone other than Cottier, who was hired by WADA, is still needed. “It gives the appearance that people are just making things up as they go along on this, and hoping the story just goes away," Koehler said. “Which clearly it has not.” AP Olympics: https://apnews.com/hub/2024-paris-olympic-games
The claim: Image shows Justin Trudeau post mocking Trump A Dec. 4 Threads post ( direct link , archive link ) shows a screenshot of what appears to be an X post from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The post includes an image of President-elect Donald Trump falling off a cliff as a crowd waves Canadian flags behind him and a caption that reads, "Oh Canada!" The Threads post received more than 500 likes in two days. The image was also reposted thousands of times on X and circulated widely on Instagram and on Threads . A version shared to Facebook by the liberal group Occupy Democrats was labeled as satire . More from the Fact-Check Team: How we pick and research claims | Email newsletter | Facebook page Our rating: Altered The image of the X post is a fabrication. There is no record of the post on Trudeau's verified account. No record of post on Trudeau’s account The supposed screenshot resembles legitimate posts shared by Trudeau . Its profile image matches the one on his account, and it contains a gray badge to indicate it purportedly belongs to a government official . But it is not a real post, and there is no record it was ever shared by Trudeau’s account. There are no credible news reports about the prime minister sharing such a post. Fact check : No evidence Canadian prime minister fled country amid trucker protests The purported counts of responses, reposts and likes are identical in many versions of the image circulating on social media, an indication the image is a fabrication that traces to a single source. An authentic post would have been captured and shared at various times by Trudeau’s 6.5 million followers with varying numbers of reposts and likes. Trump has threatened a 25% tariff on all products coming into the U.S. from Canada and Mexico , prompting Trudeau to make a visit to Mar-a-Lago to meet with Trump . The Canadian prime minister expressed concern that the tariffs would wreck his country’s economy. Trump responded by suggesting Canada become the 51st state . Trump later shared a Truth Social post containing a clearly fabricated image of himself standing on a cliff with the Canadian flag. Its caption of “Oh Canada!” matches the one in the fabricated Trudeau post. USA TODAY previously debunked false claims that Trudeau announced a three-year freeze on immigration to Canada and that an image shows a social media post from Elon Musk saying Trump “will do anything I tell him to do .” An Instagram user who shared the image acknowledged in a message to USA TODAY that it is a parody. USA TODAY reached out to Trudeau’s office and to several social media users who shared the image but did not immediately receive responses. The X users who shared it could not be reached. Our fact-check sources Thank you for supporting our journalism. You can subscribe to our print edition, ad-free app or e-newspaper here . USA TODAY is a verified signatory of the International Fact-Checking Network, which requires a demonstrated commitment to nonpartisanship, fairness and transparency. Our fact-check work is supported in part by a grant from Meta .
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Media Release Mangaluru, Dec 23: Carmel School proudly celebrated its diamond jubilee on December, marking 60 glorious years of excellence in education, values, and holistic development. The grand occasion was a mesmerizing blend of cultural brilliance, heartfelt nostalgia, and milestones of achievement, leaving an unforgettable impression on everyone in attendance. The celebration began with a captivating Chendamelam procession, a traditional and energetic welcome that set the perfect tone for the day. Dignitaries, retired teachers, former principals, parents, and esteemed guests were warmly greeted in the Carmelite spirit, reflecting the school’s legacy of respect and gratitude. The event officially commenced with a prayer dance, beautifully invoking divine blessings for the institution’s bright future. Sr Lilly Pushpa, the school’s principal, delivered a warm and heartfelt welcome address, acknowledging the efforts and dedication of everyone who contributed to Carmel School’s remarkable journey. A vibrant welcome dance followed, adding an air of festivity and joy. Grand inauguration of the diamond jubilee The highlight of the event was the inauguration of the diamond jubilee, a proud moment that celebrated Carmel School’s six-decade-long journey of transformation, perseverance, and excellence. The students’ soulful performance of the jubilee song resonated with the audience, serving as a melodious tribute to the school’s vision and legacy. Cultural extravaganza: Together towards Transformation Themed ‘Together towards Transformation’ the cultural programme showcased the immense creativity and talent of students from classes 4 to 10, leaving the audience enthralled. Through vibrant dances, meaningful skits, and powerful dramas, the students portrayed various forms of transformation: • Environmental transformation: Highlighting the urgency of conservation and sustainability. • Women’s empowerment: Showcasing the strides toward gender equality. • Technological advancements: Celebrating India's achievements like Chandrayaan. • Societal transformation: Inspiring hope for a progressive and inclusive nation. • Unity in diversity: A colourful celebration of India’s cultural richness. • Addiction to social media: Thought-provoking depictions of its impact on society. One of the most memorable performances was an adaptation of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, skilfully enacted by the students, showcasing their theatrical brilliance and leaving the audience in awe. Distinguished dignitaries The event was graced by a stellar lineup of dignitaries who added prestige to the celebration: • Sr Maria Smith AC, joint secretary of Carmel School and president of the day’s programme. • Dr Praveen Martis SJ, vice-chancellor, St Aloysius Deemed-to-be-University. • Dr Sushma V, associate professor, Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management, and proud alumna. • Ashok Prasad, vice president of the PTA. • Sunita John David, vice president of the Alumni Association. In her speech, Dr Sushma V took a heartfelt trip down memory lane, cherishing her school days and emphasizing the importance of values instilled at Carmel. She encouraged parents to limit screen time for children, promote family bonding, and focus on English fluency for global competitiveness. Dr Praveen Martis SJ lauded the theme ‘Together towards Transformation’ and congratulated the students and staff for an extraordinary display of talent and effort. Celebrating achievements The day was also a celebration of excellence and dedication, as students, parents, and alumni were felicitated for their outstanding contributions: • Academic excellence awards: For students with full attendance, top class 10 board exam scorers, and those achieving over 90% marks. • Bulbul and Rajyapuraskar awards: Recognizing excellence in scouting and guiding. • Scholarships: Awarded to deserving students for their hard work and commitment. • Competition winners: Honouring achievements in events like the Season of Creation and Swachh Bharat Colouring Competitions, as well as Parent Competitions held as part of the diamond jubilee celebrations. Honouring the architects of Carmel’s legacy In a touching gesture, Carmel School honoured its retired teachers and former principals, acknowledging their pivotal role in shaping the institution’s legacy. Their dedication and vision were celebrated as the true foundation of Carmel’s success. Commemorating 60 years of excellence To mark this historic milestone, a diamond jubilee souvenir was released, encapsulating the school’s illustrious journey over the past 60 years. The annual report was creatively presented highlighting the accomplishments and milestones of the past year, inspiring everyone present. A legacy for generations to come The diamond jubilee celebration concluded with an overwhelming sense of joy and pride, as parents, students, and alumni cherished the meticulously planned event. The day was a testament to Carmel School’s unwavering commitment to holistic education, community values, and transformation. As Carmel School steps into the future, the diamond jubilee celebration stands as a shining example of its enduring legacy—a beacon of hope, excellence, and inspiration for generations to come.
CHICAGO — Tyrese Haliburton had 23 points and eight assists, and the Indiana Pacers stopped a four-game slide with a 132-123 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Friday night. Pascal Siakam scored 21 points for Indiana, and Bennedict Mathurin finished with 19. The Pacers shot 56.5% from the field and had six players score in double figures. Indiana led by 13 at halftime, but Chicago closed to 112-109 on Josh Giddey's layup with 6:53 remaining. Haliburton responded with a 3-pointer, sparking an 8-0 run for the Pacers. Haliburton made five 3s as Indiana went 18 for 29 from long range. Zach LaVine scored 32 points for Chicago, which had won two in a row. Coby White had 19 points and nine assists, and Ayo Dosunmu added 15 points. Takeaways Pacers: Siakam and Myles Turner each went 3 for 5 from beyond the arc. The Pacers shot a season-high 62.1% from 3. Bulls: Led by LaVine, Chicago also had a solid night from long range. It just wasn’t as efficient as Indiana. The Bulls shot 21 for 50 from 3. Indiana Pacers' Pascal Siakam signals his three-point basket as Chicago Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu watches during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Chicago. Credit: AP/Charles Rex Arbogast Key moment The Pacers shot a blistering 11 of 13 from the field to begin the second quarter, turning a five-point deficit into a 12-point advantage. The 24-9 run by Indiana flipped the game in a quarter that the Pacers eventually won by 17. Key stat Indiana outscored Chicago 56-42 in points in the paint. Up next The Pacers host the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday. The Bulls continue their three-game homestand when they host the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday.A look at how some of Trump's picks to lead health agencies could help carry out Kennedy's overhaul
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