Senior members of Canada's cabinet held talks Friday with US President-elect Donald Trump's nominees to lead the departments of commerce and the interior, as Ottawa works to hold off the threat of punishing tariffs. Canada's newly-appointed Finance Minister Dominic Leblanc and Foreign Minister Melanie Joly met with Howard Lutnick, Trump's commerce secretary nominee, who will also lead the country's tariff and trade agenda. Interior secretary nominee Doug Burgum was also at the meeting held at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. Leblanc's spokesman Jean-Sebastien Comeau, who confirmed the participants, described the talks as "positive and productive." Trump has vowed to impose crippling 25-percent tariffs on all Canadian imports when he takes office next month. He has said they will remain in place until Canada addresses the flow of undocumented migrants and the drug fentanyl into the United States. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has promised retaliatory measures should Trump follow through on his pledge, raising fears of a trade war. Leblanc and Joly "outlined the measures in Canada's Border Plan and reiterated the shared commitment to strengthen border security as well as combat the harm caused by fentanyl to save Canadian and American lives," Comeau said in a statement. Canada's Border Plan -- estimated to cost CAN$1 billion ($694 million) -- was crafted as part of Ottawa's response to Trump's concerns. Lutnick and Burgum "agreed to relay information to President Trump," the statement said. Trudeau is facing his worst political crisis since sweeping into office in 2015. Leblanc was named finance minister earlier this month after the surprise resignation of Chrystia Freeland. In a scathing resignation letter, Freeland accused Trudeau of prioritizing handouts to voters instead of preparing Canada's finances for a possible trade war. More than 75 percent of Canadian exports go to the United States and nearly two million Canadian jobs depend on trade. bs/ahaCommunity advocates gathered at Brooklyn’s Coney Island Stillwell Avenue subway station on Thursday afternoon to mourn a woman who was burned to death in the station on Sunday morning. The prayer vigil, hosted by activist Rev. Kevin McCall, was held to commemorate the yet-to-be-identified woman who died after being set on fire while she was sleeping aboard a stationary F train at the Stillwell Avenue station early on Dec. 22. Get the Full Story The group held hands and prayed both at the station’s entrance and on the F Train platform near where the woman was killed. McCall, who founded the Crisis Action Center, and the other advocates also called on elected officials to do more to keep New Yorkers safe on the subways. “We are here today because of this horrific crime that has taken place. This crime should not have happened,” McCall said. “The slogan in this city is ‘if you see something, say something.’ But no one said something. No one did nothing. They just watched this young lady burn on fire alive.” The Brooklyn District Attorney’s office on Tuesday charged Sebastian Zapeta-Calil — the man suspected of committing the heinous act — with first-degree murder. Zapeta-Calil, 33, allegedly set the woman ablaze using a lighter; cops say he then allegedly attempted to keep the fire going by fanning the flames with a shirt. Parts of the incident were caught on videos that have gone viral on social media. The alleged perpetrator, who did not enter a plea on Dec. 24, is a migrant who entered the country illegally in 2018, according to US Immigration and Customers Enforcement (ICE). He reportedly lived in a city shelter, although the Department of Homeless Services has refused to confirm that, citing privacy reasons. While McCall commended the authorities for catching Zapeta-Calil, he blamed Mayor Eric Adams and Gov. Kathy Hochul for not doing enough to prevent such incidents from occurring in the first place. “Thank God they caught the person that did this,” McCall said. “But it’s not just the person’s fault. It’s the system’s fault. The system failed. The death of this young lady is on the hands of the mayor. It’s on the hands of the governor. Because they are supposed to be providing resources.” McCall also questioned why there were not more available fire extinguishers on the train. A passenger waits to board an F train at the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue station in Brooklyn on Dec. 26, 2024. Photo by Erica Price Evangeline Byars, who attended the vigil representing the group Stronger Together, said that there is a clear disparity between how the city mobilized to respond to the recent murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and how it treats everyday New Yorkers who get attacked on the subways. She further charged the mayor has “done nothing” to address the city’s mental health crisis thought to have fueled many recent violent incidents on the subways. “We just saw the UnitedHealthcare CEO murdered and there was an immediate response and call to action and protocols being put in place to ensure that that never happens again,” Byars said. “What about us? 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Navitas Semiconductor director Hendrix sells $88,914 in stockIn a market environment marked by increasing yields and growing economic uncertainty, gold stocks ETFs have emerged as a strong performer, attracting investors seeking safe-haven assets and diversification in their portfolios.The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development said federally required tallies taken across the country in January found more than 770,000 people were counted as homeless — a number that misses some people and does not include those staying with friends or family because they don't have a place of their own. That increase comes on top of a 12% increase in 2023, which HUD blamed on soaring rents and the end of COVID-19 pandemic assistance. The 2023 increase also was driven by people experiencing homelessness for the first time. The numbers overall represent 23 of every 10,000 people in the U.S., with Black people being overrepresented among the homeless population. "No American should face homelessness, and the Biden-Harris Administration is committed to ensuring every family has access to the affordable, safe, and quality housing they deserve," HUD Agency Head Adrianne Todman said in a statement, adding that the focus should remain on "evidence-based efforts to prevent and end homelessness." Among the most concerning trends was a nearly 40% rise in family homelessness — one of the areas that was most affected by the arrival of migrants in big cities. Family homelessness more than doubled in 13 communities impacted by migrants including Denver, Chicago and New York City, according to HUD, while it rose less than 8% in the remaining 373 communities. Almost 150,000 children experienced homelessness on a single night in 2024, reflecting a 33% jump from last year. Disasters also played a part in the rise in the count, especially last year's catastrophic Maui wildfire, the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century. More than 5,200 people were in emergency shelters in Hawaii on the night of the count. "Increased homelessness is the tragic, yet predictable, consequence of underinvesting in the resources and protections that help people find and maintain safe, affordable housing," Renee Willis, incoming interim CEO of the National Low Income Housing Coalition, said in a statement. "As advocates, researchers, and people with lived experience have warned, the number of people experiencing homelessness continues to increase as more people struggle to afford sky-high housing costs." Robert Marbut Jr., the former executive director of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness from 2019 to 2021, called the nearly 33% increase in homelessness over the past four years "disgraceful" and said the federal government needs to abandon efforts to prioritize permanent housing. "We need to focus on treatment of substance use and mental illness, and bring back program requirements, like job training," Marbut said in an email. The numbers also come as increasing numbers of communities are taking a hard line against homelessness. Angered by often dangerous and dirty tent camps, communities — especially in Western states — have enforced bans on camping. That follows a 6-3 ruling this summer by the Supreme Court that found outdoor sleeping bans don’t violate the Eighth Amendment. Homeless advocates argued that punishing people who need a place to sleep would criminalize homelessness. There was some positive news in the count, as homelessness among veterans continued to trend downward. Homelessness among veterans dropped 8% to 32,882 in 2024. It was an even larger decrease for unsheltered veterans, declining 11% to 13,851 in 2024. "The reduction in veteran homelessness offers us a clear roadmap for addressing homelessness on a larger scale," Ann Oliva, CEO of the National Alliance to End Homelessness, said in a statement. "With bipartisan support, adequate funding, and smart policy solutions, we can replicate this success and reduce homelessness nationwide. Federal investments are critical in tackling the country's housing affordability crisis and ensuring that every American has access to safe, stable housing." Several large cities had success bringing down their homeless numbers. Dallas, which worked to overhaul its homeless system, saw a 16% drop in its numbers between 2022 to 2024. Los Angeles, which increased housing for the homeless, saw a drop of 5% in unsheltered homelessness since 2023. California, the most populous state in the U.S., continued to have the nation's largest homeless population, followed by New York, Washington, Florida and Massachusetts. The sharp increase in the homeless population over the past two years contrasts with success the U.S. had for more than a decade. Going back to the first 2007 survey, the U.S. made steady progress for about a decade in reducing the homeless population as the government focused particularly on increasing investments to get veterans into housing. The number of homeless people dropped from about 637,000 in 2010 to about 554,000 in 2017. The numbers ticked up to about 580,000 in the 2020 count and held relatively steady over the next two years as Congress responded to the COVID-19 pandemic with emergency rental assistance, stimulus payments, aid to states and local governments and a temporary eviction moratorium.
In a world filled with constant noise and distractions, Xiang Zuo and Xiao Hua's live interaction offered a refreshing reminder of the power of love, connection, and authenticity. Through their shared passion for creativity and genuine affection for one another, the couple captured the hearts of fans worldwide, leaving a lasting impression that transcended virtual boundaries.Zestt Wellness co-founders Darcy Schack and Anna Campbell showcase their Zestt Breathe+ lozenges at their Stafford St offices. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON A Dunedin bioactives company has devised a plant-based lozenge to help people sleep and breathe easier. Tim Scott chats to Zestt Wellness co-founder Anna Campbell about the product. Helping a 90-year-old woman to sleep and breathe better was what made Anna Campbell realise her company’s product could make a difference. The co-founder of Dunedin bioactives company Zestt Wellness said people experiencing daily respiratory problems could notice a difference ‘‘straight away’’ thanks to Zestt Breathe+ — a nutraceutical plant-based lozenge and liquid which helped reduce some of the symptoms associated with inflammation in the lungs and increased oxygen levels around the body. One customer from the United States had rung to tell her about the difference the product had made to his 90-year-old mother, who suffered from a respiratory illness but was now able to breathe and sleep better, Dr Campbell said. ‘‘At the end of the phone call, he just said to me, ‘God bless you’. ‘‘I’m not a religious person or anything, but I kind of realised then what a great honour it was to be able to help people. ‘‘That was a really big moment and I’ve had lots of customers contact us that are just so happy with the product.’’ Dr Campbell, who has a background in plant biotechnology, said the business was started because her fellow co-founder Darcy Schack suffered from the autoimmune disease sarcoidosis, which had led to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and had caused a lot of inflammation in his respiratory system. He was needing to take 26 different pharmaceuticals, including some ‘‘pretty nasty’’ steroid doses, to downgrade the inflammation. ‘‘We’re both scientists, and we kind of figured out that there must be better ways of reducing inflammation than having to take 26 pharmaceuticals.’’ The lozenge, originally developed in liquid form, was marketed for those who wanted to breathe and sleep better, she said. It contained anthocyanins, quercetin, zinc, New Zealand rātā honey and an oral probiotic from fellow Dunedin biotech company Blis Technologies. Dr Campbell said Zestt had been selling the product as a nutraceutical to the New Zealand market for the past four years and was looking to expand to China, the US and Australia. It is in the middle of clinic trials with the University of Otago and Dunedin Hospital, and the pilot trials had produced some ‘‘really good results’’ that showed the product did reduce inflammation and helped promote oxygen around the body. There were a lot of immunity products in the supplement industry but not as many that targeted the whole respiratory system, nor with the scientific rigour behind their product. The long-term aim was to sell the product as an over-the-counter medicine, as well as making it cheaper so it would be more accessible for people with low incomes, Dr Campbell said. It had so far proven ‘‘really popular’’, with some customers making close to 50 repeat orders since the lozenge was launched. Orders had been received from customers in Singapore, China, the US, United Kingdom and Germany — all by word of mouth, she said. As well as being organic and natural, the product was really high in antioxidants. ‘‘So it’s good for your lungs but it’s also good for your body.’’ The company began investigating the product about a year before the Covid-19 pandemic, and had heard from a lot of people that it had helped them recover faster from the virus, she said. Zestt tried to use New Zealand ingredients whenever it could, and Dr Campbell said it was her dream for the country to be seen as the health capital of the world. tim.scott@odt.co.nzLAWRENCE TWP. — Things are starting to swing in favor of the Lawrence High varsity girls’ basketball team. It has been 12 years since the Cardinals have made it to the championship game of the John Molinelli Holiday Classic. Friday they made their return by defeating Pemberton, 46-39, in the first round. It was Lawrence’s first win of the 2024-25 season, taking the team a place it has not been since the 2012-13 school year. Head coach Dana Williams’ 1-3 squad will now play a tall Hunterdon Central team in Saturday’s noon final. The 1-3 Red Devils topped Hopewell Valley, 49-16, Friday to join the home team in this year’s 20th annual Molinelli Holiday Classic championship game. During a slow start this winter, Lawrence, which only has two seniors, has been growing along with its young cast. Friday two of its youngest players were among the game’s top scorers as 5-foot-11 freshman guard/forward K.J. Williams led the Cardinals with 13 points, 13 rebounds and five steals, plus a blocked shot (which was second on the team behind 5-7 senior forward Emma Dobkin’s two blocks); while 5-5 freshman guard Suhaani Swaroop connected on three 3-point field goals for nine points. “It’s a lot different from middle school,” said Williams, who tied for the game high in points with Hornets’ 5-5 freshman Jaylonnie Hilton, who also had 13 points. “I know, after our scrimmages, my first varsity game was very different, especially running-wise.” Williams, who can shoot with either hand and towers over many other 14-year-olds, is up for the challenge of staying fit and helping bring Lawrence girls’ basketball back into the limelight. For now, it is all about improvement for her and her teammates. “We can’t usually break the press,” Williams said. “We’d been having trouble up top, but today we did a much better job with that. The steals I came up with, and the encouragement I got from my teammates, helped. With work, it will lead to more wins.” The necessary work was still evident as the lead changed hands four times in the first quarter before sophomore guard Kayla Madison hit two buckets in the final 50 seconds to put the home team up, 11-6. The second stanza was still a struggle before the Cardinals opened their 20-14 halftime lead by outscoring Pemberton, 17-9, in the third quarter. Williams had four points and Swaroop hit a pair of treys during that run to push Lawrence’s lead to 37-21. While both teams struggled at the charity stripe (where the Hornets missed 11 and the Cardinals missed seven), the visitors ran off the first eight points of the fourth quarter to tighten the gap to 37-29 with 6:35 left. Hilton scored five in the final stanza to help her club to trim the margin to 44-37 with 1:25 to play, yet they could get no closer despite outscoring the home team, 16-9, down the stretch. “I still need to work on my shots and my shooting in general,” Williams said. “As a team, we need to work on running our offense and staying calm on the ball.” Such continued improvement by Lawrence would make things rather interesting in the revamped Colonial Valley Conference Valley Division in 2025. PEMBERTON (39) Hilton 7-1-15, Downes 0-1-1, Sims 0-0-0, Sheffield Washington 3-2-8, Graham 1-1-3, Sanders 0-0-0, Holt 0-0-0, Idom 0-0-0, Thomas 3-1-7, TWilliams 0-0-0, Gadsen 0-0-0, McKinney 2-1-5. Totals — 16-7-39. LAWRENCE (46) Dobkin 0-1-1, McMahon 3-0-6, Orashen 2-0-4, Carter 1-1-3, Cohen 1-0-3, Walter 0-0-0, Madison 2-0-4, Space 1-0-3, KWilliams 5-3-13, Swaroop 3-0-9. Totals — 18-5-46. Pemberton (0-4) 6 8 9 16 — 39 Lawrence (1-3) 11 9 17 9 — 46 3-point goals — Cohen, Space, Swaroop 3 (L). HUNTERDON CENTRAL 49, HOPEWELL VALLEY 16 LAWRENCE TWP. — Paige Ritter’s eight points accounted for half of the Bulldogs’ output in this opening-round loss to the Red Devils in John Molinelli Holiday Classic play earlier yesterday. Liz Kellogg and Bethany Ramos topped all scorers with 14 and 11 points, respectively. HOPEWELL VALLEY (16) Reinhart 1-0-2, DRoss 1-0-2, Nunnally 2-0-4, Ritter 2-4-8, MacQueen 0-0-0, Kurian 0-0-0, Pagnotta 0-0-0, Arora 0-0-0, Eugene 0-0-0, Ryan 0-0-0. Totals — 6-4-16. HUNTERDON CENTRAL (49) Costantini 2-0-5, Coplan 2-0-4, O’Leary 0-1-1, Schwartz 3-0-6, Dvoor 1-0-2, Ramos 5-0-11, Duran 1-3-6, Kellogg 7-0-14. Totals — 21-4-49. Hopewell Valley (1-5) 4 4 4 4 — 16 HunterdonCentral(1-3) 9 15 16 9 — 49 3-point goals — Costantini, Ramos, Duran (HC).No. 5 Alabama has a reputation as 3-point gunners, but it's defense and rebounding that have become a focus as the Tide welcome South Dakota State to Tuscaloosa, Ala., to end the 2024 calendar year. Alabama (10-2) is frequently thought of as an offensive 3-point shooting free-for-all program, but Nate Oats' 2024-25 squad has thrived largely on the basis of inside play. The Tide are shooting 62.2 percent on their two-point attempts and grab 45 rebounds per game, each figure placing the team among the national leaders in those categories. Alabama does still shoot an average of 31 3-point shots per game, again one of the nation's highest totals. But so far, Alabama's 31.2 percent connection rate is very ordinary. But connecting inside and owning the glass has held benefits for Alabama. Meanwhile, defense has concerned Oats, particularly coming off a 97-90 win over North Dakota on Dec. 18. Oats issued warnings about players losing spots in the rotation if defensive execution didn't improve. Alabama passed the first post-North Dakota test in an 81-54 win over Kent State on Sunday. "We did make a big point of emphasis on defense, especially after that debacle up in North Dakota," said Oats after the Kent State victory. "It was a much better defensive effort, so it will be a lot better Christmas break for us." Alabama won the rebounding battle over Kent State 60-40, although Oats contended that the Tide "gave up too many second-chance points." Alabama made 72 percent of its two-point attempts even as just 9 of 35 3-point attempts connected. Alabama has battled personnel uncertainty early in the season. An Achilles injury ended the season of guard Latrell Wrightsell Jr. just as transfer Chris Youngblood was preparing to return from an ankle injury. The Tide have 11 players averaging double-digit minutes and eight averaging 7.4 points per game or better, led by super senior guard Mark Sears with 17.8 ppg. Super senior forward Grant Nelson remains a key player, leading the Tide with 8.7 rebounds per game while adding 12.8 ppg. Meanwhile, South Dakota State (9-5) will pin its upset hopes largely on Aussie transfer Oscar Cluff. A 6-foot-11 senior who transferred in from Washington State, Cluff has averaged 16.6 points and 10.8 rebounds per game. Cluff is connecting on 71.4 percent of his shot attempts. He's also shooting 79.2 percent at the foul line and has stabilized a young Jackrabbits team with four freshmen among the top seven scorers. "Oscar's just built the right way," said coach Eric Henderson. "We have probably played through the post more than any other team in the country the last five years and we just felt like we needed a big man that had some experience and boy does he ever." Cluff had a streak of five straight double-doubles, but that ended in recent losses to Nevada and Colorado. The Jackrabbits won 87-72 over Chadron State in their last game on Dec. 19. --Field Level Media
In conclusion, the idea that the French team is solely Mbappe's "sanctuary" is a narrative that needs to be reconsidered. While Mbappe is undoubtedly a talented and important player for the team, he is just one piece of the puzzle that makes up the French national team. The team's recent performances have shown that they are a cohesive unit capable of success without relying solely on Mbappe's brilliance. The comfort zone that Mbappe supposedly provides is a thing of the past, as the French team continues to evolve and grow stronger as a collective force in the world of football.'I'm Insulted': Kennedy Grills U.S. General On Anti-Trump Remarks I Heated Mass Deportations HearingFormer U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz announced Friday he will not return to Congress next year, following his withdrawal as President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for the Department of Justice. Gaetz, entangled in allegations of drug use and misconduct, stated his intention to fight from a "new perch." Withdrawing his name raised speculation about his potential return to reclaim his House seat. Gaetz, facing a formidable challenge to secure Senate confirmation, was scrutinized by a House ethics panel over allegations involving an underage girl and drug use, which he has denied. His departure further tightens the Republican majority in the House, holding 218 to Democrats' 214 seats. Gaetz's Florida seat will remain vacant until a special election is scheduled. His withdrawal marks the first for a Trump cabinet nominee amid several controversies. (With inputs from agencies.)Manchester City's crisis continued with a 2-0 defeat away to Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday, while Pep Guardiola's old club Barcelona beat Borussia Dortmund to clinch a spot in the knockout stage of Europe's elite club competition. Arsenal, AC Milan, Atletico Madrid, Lille, Feyenoord and Stuttgart were also victorious, but City's latest loss in a miserable run will dominate the headlines. The 2023 European champions succumbed in Turin as Dusan Vlahovic put Juventus ahead early in the second half when goalkeeper Ederson was unable to keep out his header. Ilkay Gundogan was denied an equaliser by a fine Michele Di Gregorio save, before Weston McKennie made it 2-0 with a fine acrobatic finish in the 75th minute. The result leaves Juventus on 11 points with two games left, a tally that is expected to be enough to guarantee them at least a place in the knockout phase play-offs. City, meanwhile, have now won just once in 10 in all competitions, with seven defeats in that time. With just eight points, they currently sit 22nd in the standings, in which the top 24 advance to the knockouts. Their next game will be crucial, as they travel to a Paris Saint-Germain side who sit a point beneath Guardiola's men. "We have to get points, we'll go to Paris to try and do that and the same goes for the final match at home (to Club Brugge)," Guardiola told Amazon Prime in Italy. Barcelona are second in the standings with 15 points, behind only Liverpool, after beating Dortmund 3-2 in a thriller in Germany, with Ferran Torres their hero. Raphinha fired Barca ahead with his 17th goal of the season, early in a remarkable second half. Serhou Guirassy equalised with a penalty on the hour mark, but substitute Torres put Barca back in front on 75 minutes, converting the loose ball after Fermin Lopez's shot was saved. Guirassy scored again for a quick equaliser, only for Torres to strike once more and win the game for Barca with five minutes left. Barcelona's tally leaves them, like Liverpool, ideally placed to finish in the top eight, which means direct progress to the last 16 without having to go through the play-offs. Arsenal are third in the standings on 13 points after easing to a 3-0 win over Monaco in London. Bukayo Saka scored twice, putting the Gunners ahead in the first half and making it 2-0 on 78 minutes as the hosts pounced on disastrous Monaco defending. Saka then turned provider for the late third, with substitute Kai Havertz credited with the final touch. Mikel Arteta's team are one of six sides on 13 points, with Lille also on that tally after edging Sturm Graz 3-2 in France thanks to a fine late winner from Hakon Haraldsson. Lille were 2-0 up through Osame Sahraoui and Mitchel Bakker, only for goals by Otar Kiteishvili and Mika Biereth to bring the Austrian champions back level. However, Icelandic midfielder Haraldsson secured Lille's fourth win of the campaign. Atletico eased to a 3-1 victory over Slovan Bratislava, with Antoine Griezmann scoring twice after Julian Alvarez had opened the scoring with an excellent strike. David Strelec pulled one back for the Slovaks, who are one of three teams already eliminated having lost six games out of six. The others are RB Leipzig and Young Boys. Milan defeated Red Star Belgrade 2-1 at San Siro with Tammy Abraham grabbing the winner three minutes from time. Rafael Leao had put Milan ahead only for Nemanja Radonjic to equalise for the Serbian side, who have lost five of their six games and are surely heading out. Benfica edged closer to a play-off spot with a 0-0 draw at home to Bologna of Italy, who have scored just one goal in six games and will go no further. Feyenoord stayed on course to go through after beating Sparta Prague 4-2 in Rotterdam, with Gernot Trauner, Igor Paixao, Anis Hadj Moussa and Santiago Gimenez netting their goals. Stuttgart kept alive their hopes of progress by coming from behind to beat Young Boys 5-1. Lukasz Lakomy put Young Boys ahead but Angelo Stiller levelled before Enzo Millot, Chris Fuehrich, Josha Vagnoman and Yannik Keitel all scored in the second half. The next round of Champions League games is scheduled for January 21 and 22, with the league phase concluding the following week. as/jc
CRISP lovers are celebrating after five new limited-edition Pringle flavours have been found at a budget supermarket chain for just £1.75 With the festive season upon us, shoppers are looking for new snacks they can bring to parties, enjoy at home, or plonk on the desk in the office to spread some joy. 3 The five new flavours are inspired by popular dishes from around the world Credit: facebook/FoodFindsUKOfficial 3 Lidl is selling the popular crisps for just £1.75 Credit: PA Pringles is answering these desires with their new Passport Flavours range. The five limited-edition options are inspired by popular dishes and flavours from around the world. There are two new green tubes, one light and one dark, both paying homage to Italy. The first is an Italian Style Pepperoni Pizza flavour while the second promises to delight foodies with an Italian Style Focaccia flavour. read more on bargains SECRET SIGNS Secrets Costco don’t want you to know, including what to look out for on signs TOASTY WARM Bargain shop slashes price of heated airer by 35% - it could save you £100s Up next is France which is identified with a dark red tube featuring silhouettes of famous French landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Sacre Coeur. This flavour is French Style Steak Frites Those who want a bit of spice may want to try the Spanish Style Patatas Bravas flavour which comes in a yellow tube. Last but not least, is the Moroccan Style Roasted Pepper and Hummus flavour which comes in a brown tube with camels and a desert on it. Most read in Money FESTIVE BEER Full list of Wetherspoons opening in Scotland on Xmas Day, is one near you? WINTER WONDERLAND First look inside award-winning Santa's Grotto just 20mins from Glasgow FARM LIFE Farm with Scotland's only lake up for sale LUXURY LIVING Scots tycoon smashes house sale record at neighbourhood loved by celebs Taking to Facebook, one excited shopper shared the range on the Food Finds UK Official page . Shant Ara Kevorkian wrote: "New Pringles (Passport Flavours. £1.75 in Lidl but also seen in Poundland for £1.85." I did a massive Lidl wooden toy haul for Christmas - the quality’s great & I got extra money off with little-known hack He revealed that he chose the Italian Focaccia flavour. In the comments, one called this flavour "absolutely lovely." Meanwhile, others raved about the Steak Frites flavour which is "so nice." "Had the steak frites in Spain and super nice," one happy customer said. Here's how to cut the cost of your grocery shop SAVING on your shop can make a big difference to your wallet. Here are some tips from Hannah Maundrell, editor of Money.co.uk, about how you can cut the cost of your shopping bills: Write yourself a list – Only buy items that you need. If it isn’t on your list, don’t put it in the trolley Create a budget – Work out a weekly budget for your food shopping Never shop hungry – You are far more likely to buy more food if your tummy is rumbling Don’t buy pre-chopped veggies or fruit – The extra they’ll charge for chopping can be eye watering Use social media – Follow your favourite retailers to find out about the latest deals Be disloyal – You may want to go to different stores to find the best bargains Check the small print – It’s always worth checking the price per kg/lb/litre when comparing offers so you’re making a like for like decision as a bigger box won’t necessarily mean you get more Use your loyalty cards – Don’t be afraid to sign up to them all. They all work slightly differently – work out what bonus suits you better and remember to trade in your points for additional rewards "I’ve had the roasted pepper and hummus. Love it," another wrote. "I liked the pepperoni and patatas bravas," a third added. Most tubes of Pringles are priced at above £2 in store, with £2.20 being the standard at Tesco and Morrisons and £2.25 at Sainsbury's. But it's not just Lidle and Poundland that are selling rare and unusual Pringle flavours for great prices. Read more on the Scottish Sun FESTIVE FIZZ Coca-Cola Christmas truck in Scotland: Dates, locations & all you need to know AND RELAX Scots seaside hotel with outdoor hot tub and firepit named UK's top spa resort An alternative flavour that is not new but hard to come by, is being sold at Home Bargains for just £1.59. Those looking for more inspiration should read up on the eight underrated Christmas buys according to an M&S food developer. 3 Which of the Passport flavours do you want to try? Credit: ReutersJapan's Economic Growth: Interest Rate Hike on the Horizon?
Back in 2006, the footballing world was buzzing with excitement as Italy clinched the FIFA World Cup in Germany. The Azzurri, led by their charismatic captain Fabio Cannavaro, triumphed over France in a dramatic final that ended with penalty shootout glory. Cannavaro's stellar performances at the heart of Italy's defense not only secured the World Cup trophy but also earned him the prestigious Ballon d'Or award as the best player in the world. His leadership, resilience, and defensive prowess made him a deserving recipient of the coveted prize.
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The Israeli airstrikes on Syria have been a recurring issue in the ongoing conflict in the region. The latest round of airstrikes targeted Iranian-backed militias in Syria, further complicating the already complex dynamics of the conflict. The airstrikes have raised alarm bells among international observers, who fear that the situation could escalate into a wider conflict with dire consequences for the region.Cai Guo-Qiang, known for his explosive and captivating artworks using gunpowder, is no stranger to the unpredictable nature of creation. In his artistic practice, mistakes and failures are not obstacles to be avoided, but rather integral components in the creative process. By embracing imperfections and the unexpected, Cai has been able to uncover new possibilities and push the boundaries of traditional art forms. This willingness to confront and learn from regrets has undoubtedly shaped his artistic vision and contributed to his global acclaim.'I'm Insulted': Kennedy Grills U.S. General On Anti-Trump Remarks I Heated Mass Deportations Hearing
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