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Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info The I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! 2024 camp has bid adieu to another celebrity as Melvin Odoom became the fourth star to be evicted from the show on Tuesday evening. In tense scenes that left many viewers on the edge of their seats, the final vote came down to Melvin and Maura Higgins before the public vote officially confirmed that Melvin’s time in the jungle was over. Upon hearing his name, the 44 year old told the rest of the camp "it's good" and admitted it is time to "celebrate" before hugging the campmates goodbye. He followed Tulisa out of the jungle, with the N-Dubz star having been eliminated just one day earlier, following the departures of Dean McCullough and Jane Moore, reports the Mirror . Packing up this things, Melvin then set off to go and meet with Geordie presenting duo Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, who couldn’t resist making a cheeky quip at his less than fresh scent, after two weeks in the jungle. Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile , select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Despite his departure, Melvin appeared to be in high spirits, as he told the duo: "I was ready to go. The best thing about that camp is the people, I loved every single person in there.” He affectionately referred to Oti Mabuse as his "sister" in the camp and openly praised their deep rooted connection in a heartwarming comment. Addressing his close bond with the former Strictly Come Dancing star, Melvin shared: "Oti reminds me of my sister who I am really close to. As you guys, know she's super positive and super funny at all times which you need in camp.” It wasn’t all sunshine and roses however, as Melvin later confessed he had found it “difficult” adapting to camp life, but did concede that he had learnt from the experience, as he discovered he possessed “quite a caring nature.” And that caring nature also extended to refusing to speak ill about his fellow campmates, including controversial character Dean McCullough, who raised more than a few eyebrows with his work ethic while in the jungle. "Dean's my boy, I don't want to throw him to the wolves,” Melvin said, while keeping things diplomatic - despite having branded the star “Houdini” earlier in the show for constantly vanishing when chores needed to be done. Following his exit, fans were heartbroken to see the departure of such a down to earth star, with many taking to social media to express their thoughts. One person wrote: "Melvin is going, I can't handle anyone else leaving this camp #imaceleb." Another added: "MELVIN I was going to be upset no matter who it was.” Meanwhile a third said: "Ohhh didnt expect melvin to go surprised maura in bottom 2 though." While a fourth stone echoed: "Sad Melvin has gone though. Genuinely such a nice guy #imaceleb." Don't miss the latest news from around Scotland and beyond. Sign up to our daily newsletter .
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President Donald Trump meets with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada at Winfield House in London, on Dec. 3, 2019. Al Drago/The New York Times News Service Giles Gherson is president and chief executive of the Toronto Region Board of Trade. As the incoming U.S. administration seeks to reorder the international economic landscape, Canada didn’t expect to be first in line for the firing squad. But Monday night, a shot was fired, and it wasn’t a warning. U.S. president-elect Donald Trump announced he will impose a 25-per-cent tariff on all products coming into the United States from Canada and Mexico. There’s a lesson here for Canada and it’s going to be a painful one. For too long we’ve been complacent on all manner of policy, depending too much on our relationship with the U.S. And our friends, allies and foes have taken note. The U.S. has been sending signals for some time. President Trump’s first term, during which he tore up the North American Free Trade Agreement, was a warning for what was to come. President Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, which threatened to siphon away investment from Canada, demonstrated an eagerness to play hardball. We need to get our act together. With this latest move, Mr. Trump is taking advantage of our lax policies on the border, immigration, our economy and productivity. As with anything Mr. Trump says, it’s important to consider the facts and the context. First the facts. For decades, NAFTA and now the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement have been a win-win for Canada and the U.S. Total trilateral trade between Canada, the U.S. and Mexico hit $1.93-trillion in 2023. This partnership, under CUSMA, supported 17 million jobs in 2022 – a 32 per cent jump since 2020. Canada is the top export market for more than half of all U.S. states. U.S. trade with Canada is valued at more than $950-billion annually — that’s almost $2-million a minute moving across our border. As Deputy Prime Minister Freeland said: “Today, Canada buys more from the United States than China, Japan, France and the U.K. combined.” The automotive sector exemplifies our shared prosperity. Ontario and Michigan alone generate 22 per cent of North America’s auto output. Parts cross the border up to eight times before a car rolls off the line. Now the context. Mr. Trump’s rhetoric has changed over the past eight years, as made clear in Monday’s statement: “This Tariff will remain in effect until such time as Drugs, in particular Fentanyl, and all Illegal Aliens stop this Invasion of our Country!” and “Both Mexico and Canada have the absolute right and power to easily solve this long-simmering problem,” Mr. Trump said in a post on Truth Social. In his first presidency, Mr. Trump touted the unfairness of NAFTA, calling it a disaster for U.S. manufacturing, and he railed against trade deficits. His first-term efforts aimed to rebalance the economic playing field – at least as he saw it. Now, he’s holding Canada and Mexico’s economic interests hostage this time to further his commitment to address a suite of social and immigration challenges. What should Canada do? First, where appropriate, we need to take Mr. Trump’s concerns seriously. Not only because of the precarious economic position he is placing us in, but also because our own national security and long-term prosperity need attention. A few months ago, Royal Bank of Canada chief executive officer Dave McKay remarked that senior people in the U.S. believe we are unserious about dealing with the issues facing our two countries. He stressed that we must realign our thinking and focus on our largest trading partner’s priorities. That means expediting our energy and natural resources projects (such as critical minerals), greater spending to defend the Arctic and the Canada-U.S. border, and better co-ordination with our partners on multinational policies to avoid challenges such as the one Canada currently faces with our digital services tax. Second, our Team Canada approach can’t wait until January. We must connect with friends and allies of Mr. Trump today and do so with a united front aligned on a central message: Canada is a serious partner focused on addressing Mr. Trump’s concerns. Third, while some countries can absorb these tariffs – China and Mexico for example – due to their low cost structures, Canada is a high-cost jurisdiction that will struggle to compete. Investments in productivity-enhancing technology and machinery are essential, and we’re far behind right now. Businesses need to address this immediately and urgently, potentially with broad-based support from governments. We haven’t been good at making tough decisions in the past, but we’re going to need to make them now. The clock is ticking.
Vardy helps Van Nistelrooy to first win with Leicester as Guehi defies the FA with religious messageThe question of who uses which bathroom on Capitol Hill has become a heated topic ahead of the 119th U.S. Congress convening next year. This debate was sparked by the historic election of Sarah McBride , a transgender woman, to represent Delaware in Congress. In response, Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) introduced a resolution aiming to require transgender individuals to use bathrooms corresponding to their sex assigned at birth. Democratic state Rep. Zooey Zephyr, the first transgender woman in Montana's state legislature, understands what it feels like to be singled out. She joined Scripps News on Friday to weigh in on the controversy unfolding in D.C. "It's important to acknowledge that while these attacks on transgender people are always brought one bill at a time, they do not focus on specific issues," Zephyr said. "The hate of trans people is boundless. We saw that when Nancy Mace went on far-right media earlier this week and claimed that it was 'offensive' that Congresswoman McBride views herself as an equal to Nancy Mace." "When we see policies targeting trans women just trying to live their lives in the restroom, trying to play sports with their friends — that is not where the hate stops from the right," Zephyr said. "That hate is on display at every moment, which is why it's important for us to resist these efforts to target our community." In 2023, Republican lawmakers in Montana voted to ban Zephyr from the House floor and from participating in debates after she spoke out against a bill banning gender-affirming care for minors. The incident led to legal challenges over Zephyr's censure and to political activism from supporters of transgender rights. "The attacks we see on trans people will escalate. This will not be the last attack on Congresswoman McBride," Zephyr said. "In my perspective, it is important that we make sure as trans people in this country that we do not cede ground to someone who wants to erase us — regardless of whether they want to erase us in the Capitol, or if they want to erase us as we go through our daily lives in public. We have to stand strong." In an interview with Scripps News this week, Mace said her resolution was specifically targeted at Rep.-elect McBride, who stated she will "follow the rules as outlined" even if she disagrees with them. "I'm not here to fight about bathrooms," McBride said . "I'm here to fight for Delawareans to bring down the costs facing families." Despite McBride's statement, Mace said her effort to ban transgender individuals from certain bathrooms extends beyond Washington. She is advocating for legislation requiring transgender people to use restrooms that align with their sex assigned at birth on any property receiving public funds. "I have PTSD from the sexual abuse I have suffered at the hands of a man. We have to as women draw a line in the sand, a big fat red line, about our rights," Mace said. "And the basic question today is, do women have rights or do we not? And I will tell you just the idea of a man in a locker room watching me change clothes after a workout is a huge trigger and it's not OK to make and force women to be vulnerable in private spaces." RELATED STORY | As House GOP targets McBride, she says 'I'm not here to fight about bathrooms'
SUNRISE, Fla. — Lars Eller had two goals, Jakob Chychrun had a goal and two assists, and the Washington Capitals beat the reeling Florida Panthers 4-1 on Monday night. Logan Thompson improved to 9-1-1 on the season and Dylan Strome got his 23rd assist for the Capitals, who improved to 6-1-0 in games immediately following a loss this season. Thompson made 21 saves and has given up two goals or less in seven of his 11 appearances. The Panthers lost for the sixth time in seven games and have just one win in their last five home games as well. Niko Mikkola got the goal for Florida and Spencer Knight made 27 saves. Eller and Ivan Miroshnichenko had empty-netters to seal the win for the Capitals. Takeaways Capitals: The game was the start of the 15th “Mentors’ Trip” for Washington, one where the players and staff got to bring mentors on the road as a thank you for the roles played in their lives. The Capitals are now 19-9-0 when the mentors are in attendance. Panthers: Sam Reinhart's 13-game point streak — tied for the second-longest in club history — came to an end. Reinhart's best chance might have been a straight-on shot from the slot with 6:59 left, but Thompson made the save. Washington Capitals center Lars Eller (20) scores past Florida Panthers goaltender Spencer Knight, left, during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. Credit: AP/Lynne Sladky Key moment Chychrun's goal with 18:42 left was the game-winner, and came with the Capitals enjoying a 5-on-3 advantage. Key stat Eller has scored in three games this season. And in all three of those games, he's scored two goals. Up next The Capitals visit Tampa Bay on Wednesday. The Panthers host Toronto on Wednesday.