A-list actor Sana Javed and her husband, cricketer Shoaib Malik, broke social media with their latest pictures from Dubai. Taking to her Instagram handle on Thursday evening, Sana Javed shared some stunning new photos of herself, with her husband Shoaib Malik, from their recent getaway to the Gulf city. The ‘Sukoon’ actor added the location stamp of Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the song ‘I Adore You’ by French DJ Hugel in her carousel post, with the caption, “Cause you know, baby, I adore you.” The three-picture gallery sees Javed channel her inner Boss Lady with the power dressing, comprising of a Black blazer and pants, paired with matching heels. She sported her usual minimal glam makeup and blow-dried long tresses with dainty accessories to style the fit. On the other hand, the cricketer wore a comfy athleisure look in black to twin with his wife. The now-viral Insta post drew mixed responses from social users. While a number of them showered their love on the celebrity couple, some keyboard warriors continued to target the two with their mean comments. Pertinent to note that Shoaib Malik and Sana Javed took the internet by storm in January this year, when they announced their marriage, amid the separation rumours from their previous partners. Sharing a two-picture gallery from the intimate ceremony, the couple wrote, “Alhamdullilah ‘And We created you in pairs’.”Man United flop Antony finds unlikely ally as Prime Minister posts bizarre compilation video
OG Maco , the rapper behind the 2014 hit “U Guessed It,” has died at the age of 32. The rapper’s family confirmed his death in a statement. No cause of death was given, though Maco’s manager confirmed the rapper was hospitalized for an undisclosed reason earlier this month. “His life was a testament to resilience, creativity, and boundless love. Through his music, passion, and unwavering spirit, he touched so many lives and left a lasting impact,” Maco’s family wrote. “While we grieve this immense loss, we also celebrate the extraordinary life he lived — one that will continue to inspire and uplift others.” The rapper’s family said his influence will “remain forever etched in our hearts” and encouraged fans to reach out through DM to express their condolences. “Thank you for standing by him throughout his journey,” they ended the note. “Today, we celebrate a life that was extraordinary in every way.” A post shared by Maco Mattox (OG Maco) (@ogxmaco) “We lost a legend last night,” Maco’s manager PoppaPerc wrote on his Instagram Story Friday. He did not immediately respond to Rolling Stone ‘s request for comment. Last week, PoppaPerc shared a statement writing that Maco was “still fighting” and “in a more stable condition.” On Dec. 15, the rapper’s family shared a statement on social media informing fans that he was in “critical but stable condition” and “receiving the best care.” “We are staying hopeful as he continues to fight,” read the statement. A post shared by Maco Mattox (OG Maco) (@ogxmaco) While it’s unclear what led to his death, Maco had faced health issues over the years. In 2019, he revealed that he had developed necrotizing fasciitis, a “skin-eating disease” that affected his face and scalp, after being “improperly treated for a minor rash.” “I’ve been going through this for about three months, and everybody I really thought I could depend on wasn’t there,” he wrote on Instagram at the time, per People . “People who I’ve given all my love to — all of everything to just didn’t show up and it caused me to not really trust anybody or believe in anything.” Editor’s picks The 100 Best TV Episodes of All Time The 250 Greatest Guitarists of All Time In 2016, he also survived a serious car crash that he said left him with skull fractures, a broken orbital, and cracked vertebrae. “I feel alive!!!” he wrote on Twitter after surviving that incident. OG Maco made waves in 2014 after releasing “U Guessed It,” which earned him a collaboration with 2 Chainz and a deal with Quality Control Music. He was included in XXL’s Freshman class for 2015 alongside Gucci Mane, Vic Mensa, Vince Staples, and Fetty Wap. Rolling Stone described Maco as “Atlanta’s Newest Rock Star” in a 2014 profile, where he opened up about the success of “U Guessed It” and his virality at the time. “Like in life, I was always aggro, always angry, yelling and shit,” he told Rolling Stone . “So when it was time to make my music, I was calm — that was my calm. Then I couldn’t be angry in life no more because I had a bunch of situations going on. Me just losing it? I’ll be gone. I’ll go in prison for a long time. So I couldn’t just be as wild as I used to be. But I’m still angry, though. I got to put it somewhere.”
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Americans support increasing government efficiencyKendrick Lamar surprises with new album 'GNX' LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kendrick Lamar gave music listeners an early holiday present with a new album. The Grammy winner released his sixth studio album “GNX” on Friday. The 12-track project is the rapper’s first release since 2022’s “Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers.” Lamar’s new album comes just months after his rap battle with Drake. The rap megastar will headline February's Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans. The 37-year-old has experienced massive success since his debut album “good kid, m.A.A.d city” in 2012. Since then, he’s accumulated 17 Grammy wins and became the first non-classical, non-jazz musician to win a Pulitzer Prize. NBA memo to players urges increased vigilance regarding home security following break-ins MIAMI (AP) — The NBA is urging its players to take additional precautions to secure their homes following reports of recent high-profile burglaries of dwellings owned by Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis and Kansas City Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. In a memo sent to team officials, a copy of which was obtained by The Associated Press, the NBA revealed that the FBI has connected some burglaries to “transnational South American Theft Groups” that are “reportedly well-organized, sophisticated rings that incorporate advanced techniques and technologies, including pre-surveillance, drones, and signal jamming devices.” Ancient meets modern as a new subway in Greece showcases archaeological treasures THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Thessaloniki, Greece’s second-largest city, is opening a new subway system, blending ancient archaeological treasures with modern transit technology like driverless trains and platform screen doors. The project, which began in 2003, uncovered over 300,000 artifacts, including a Roman-era thoroughfare and Byzantine relics, many of which are now displayed in its 13 stations. Despite delays caused by preserving these findings, the inaugural line has been completed, with a second line set to open next year. Conor McGregor must pay $250K to woman who says he raped her, civil jury rules LONDON (AP) — A civil jury in Ireland has awarded more than $250,000 to a woman who says she was raped by mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor in a Dublin hotel penthouse after a night of heavy partying. The jury on Friday awarded Nikita Hand in her lawsuit that claimed McGregor “brutally raped and battered” her in 2018. The lawsuit says the assault left her heavily bruised and suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. McGregor testified that he never forced her to do anything and that Hand fabricated her allegations after the two had consensual sex. McGregor says he will appeal the verdict. At least 19 people are sick in Minnesota from ground beef tied to E. coli recall U.S. health officials say at least 19 people in Minnesota have been sickened by E. coli poisoning tied to a national recall of more than 167,000 pounds of potentially tainted ground beef. Detroit-based Wolverine Packing Co. recalled the meat this week after Minnesota state agriculture officials reported multiple illnesses and found that a sample of the product tested positive for E. coli O157:H7, which can cause life-threatening infections. Symptoms of E. coli poisoning include fever, vomiting, diarrhea and signs of dehydration. Actor Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend drops assault and defamation lawsuit against once-rising star NEW YORK (AP) — Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend has dropped her assault and defamation lawsuit against the once-rising Hollywood star after reaching a settlement. Lawyers for Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice Thursday. Jabbari is a British dancer who had accused Majors of subjecting her to escalating incidents of physical and verbal abuse during their relationship. Representatives for Majors didn’t respond to emails seeking comment Friday. Jabbari’s lawyer said the suit was “favorably settled” and her client is moving on with “her head held high.” Majors was convicted of misdemeanor assault and harassment last December and sentenced to a yearlong counseling program. Hyundai, Kia recall over 208,000 electric vehicles to fix problem that can cause loss of power DETROIT (AP) — Hyundai and Kia are recalling over 208,000 electric vehicles to fix a pesky problem that can cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. The recalls cover more than 145,000 Hyundai and Genesis vehicles including the 2022 through 2024 Ioniq 5, the 2023 through 2025 Ioniq 6, GV60 and GV70, and the 2023 and 2024 G80. Also included are nearly 63,000 Kia EV 6 vehicles from 2022 through 2024. The affiliated Korean automakers say in government documents that a transistor in a charging control unit can be damaged and stop charging the 12-volt battery. Dealers will inspect and replace the control unit and a fuse if needed. They also will update software. Christmas TV movies are in their Taylor Swift era, with two Swift-inspired films airing this year Two of the new holiday movies coming to TV this season have a Taylor Swift connection that her fans would have no problem decoding. “Christmas in the Spotlight” debuts Saturday on Lifetime. It stars Jessica Lord as the world’s biggest pop star and Laith Wallschleger, playing a pro football player, who meet and fall in love, not unlike Swift and her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. On Nov. 30, Hallmark will air “Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story.” Instead of a nod to Swift, it’s an ode to family traditions and bonding, like rooting for a sports team. Hallmark’s headquarters is also in Kansas City. Top football recruit Bryce Underwood changes commitment to Michigan instead of LSU, AP source says ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Top football recruit Bryce Underwood has flipped to Michigan after pledging to play at LSU. That's according to a person familiar with the situation who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to share the recruit’s plans to join the Wolverines. Underwood pinned a post on his Instagram account, showing a post in which On3.com reported that he has committed to Michigan. The 6-foot-3 quarterback played at Belleville High School about 15 miles east of Michigan's campus, and told LSU nearly a year ago he intended to enroll there. Emperor penguin released at sea 20 days after waddling onto Australian beach MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia has been released at sea 20 days after he waddled ashore on a popular tourist beach. The adult male was found on Nov. 1 on sand dunes in temperate southwest Australia about 2,200 miles north of the Antarctic coast. He was released Wednesday from a boat that traveled several hours from Western Australia state's most southerly city of Albany. His caregiver Carol Biddulph wasn't sure at first if the penguin would live. She said a mirror was important to his rehabilitation because they provide a sense of company. Biddulph said: “They’re social birds and he stands next to the mirror most of the time.”MADRID, Spain: At least 10,457 migrants died or disappeared while trying to reach Spain by sea in 2024, an NGO said Thursday, marking a 50 percent increase from last year and the most since it began keeping a tally in 2007. The 58-percent increase includes 1,538 children and 421 women, migrants rights group Caminando Fronteras or Walking Borders said in a report which covers the period from January 1 to December 5, 2024. It amounts to an average of 30 deaths per day, up from around 18 in 2023. The group compiles its data from hotlines set up for migrants on vessels in trouble to call for help, families of migrants who went missing and from official rescue statistics. It blamed the use of flimsy boats and increasingly dangerous routes as well as a lack of resources for rescues for the surge in deaths. “These figures are evidence of a profound failure of rescue and protection systems. More than 10,400 people dead or missing in a single year is an unacceptable tragedy,” the group’s founder, Helena Maleno, said in a statement. The victims were from 28 nations, mostly in Africa, but also from Iraq and Pakistan. The vast majority of the fatalities — 9,757 — took place on the Atlantic migration route from Africa to Spain’s Canary Islands, which has received a record number of migrants for the second year in a row. Seven migrant boats landed in the archipelago on Christmas Day, Spain’s maritime rescue service said on social media site X. At their closest point, the Canaries lie 100 kilometers (62 miles) off the coast of North Africa. The shortest route is between the coastal town of Tarfaya in southern Morocco and the island of Fuerteventura in the Canaries. The Atlantic route is particularly deadly, with many of the crowded poorly equipped boats unable to cope with the strong ocean currents. Some boats depart African beaches as far as 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) from the Canaries. To avoid controls, smugglers sometimes take longer, more dangerous journeys, navigating west into the open Atlantic before turning north to the Canaries—a detour that brings many to the tiny westernmost island of El Hierro, which since last year has experienced an unprecedented surge in arrivals. The regional government of the Canaries says it is overwhelmed, and in October thousands of people took part in rallies in main cities in the archipelago to demand action to curb the surge in arrivals. During his Christmas Eve broadcast, Spain’s King VI warned that “without proper management” of migration, “it can lead to tensions that erode social cohesion”. “How we are able to deal with immigration—which also requires good coordination with our European partners, as well as with the countries of origin and transit—will say a lot in the future about our principles and the quality of our democracy,” he added. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in August went on a tour of West African countries in a bid to boost local efforts to curb illegal migration from Mauritania, Senegal and the Gambia, the main departure points for migrant boats headed to the Canary Islands. — AFP
Brice Cherry: Texas Bowl may not matter to all of America, but it means something to BaylorOne of the country’s largest health insurers reversed a change in policy Thursday after widespread outcry, saying it would not tie payments in some states to the length of time a patient went under anesthesia. Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield said in a statement that its decision to backpedal resulted from “significant widespread misinformation” about the policy. “To be clear, it never was and never will be the policy of Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield to not pay for medically necessary anesthesia services,” the statement said. “The proposed update to the policy was only designed to clarify the appropriateness of anesthesia consistent with well-established clinical guidelines.” Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield would have used "physician work time values," which is published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, as the metric for anesthesia limits; maternity patients and patients under the age of 22 were exempt. But Dr. Jonathan Gal, economics committee chair of the American Society for Anesthesiologists, said it's unclear how CMS derives those values. In mid-November, the American Society for Anesthesiologists called on Anthem to “reverse the proposal immediately,” saying in a news release that the policy would have taken effect in February in New York, Connecticut and Missouri. It's not clear how many states in total would have been affected, as notices also were posted in Virginia and Colorado . People across the country registered their concerns and complaints on social media, and encouraged people in affected states to call their legislators. Some people noted that the policy could prevent patients from getting overcharged. Gal said the policy change would have been unprecedented, ignored the “nuanced, unpredictable human element” of surgery and was a clear “money grab.” “It’s incomprehensible how a health insurance company could so blatantly continue to prioritize their profits over safe patient care,” he said. "If Anthem is, in fact, rescinding the policy, we’re delighted that they came to their senses.” Prior to Anthem's announcement Thursday, Connecticut comptroller Sean Scanlon said the “concerning” policy wouldn't affect the state after conversations with the insurance company. And New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said in an emailed statement Thursday that her office had also successfully intervened. The insurance giant’s policy change came one day after the CEO of UnitedHealthcare , another major insurance company, was shot and killed in New York City. The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The AP is solely responsible for all content.
Far from disappearing, toys such as spinning tops, yo-yos, wooden carts, and the cup-and-ball, withstand the time. For many, they continue to be an appreciated gift, both for children and nostalgic adults, which is why they are another option to give as a gift this Christmas. In Mérida is La Ranita Feliz, a space that has become a space for those who seek to relive the magic of childhood through simple objects and full of history. These toys are not mere entertainment objects, but rather represent a link with the past, with cultural roots, with a more interactive and social form of play. In a time where technology isolates children, youth, and adults, traditional toys invite interaction, learning manual skills, and above all, sharing moments with family or friends. Diana, an employee of this traditional toy store, one meter from the main entrance to the Lucas de Gálvez market, assures that they are not going to go out of style and even commented that these are the dates when locals and foreigners ask for these traditional toys to give as gifts. She explained that visitors are drawn to these colorful objects, but at the same time, they admire the work of the artisans who make them. “On these dates like Christmas, we usually sell toys like spinning tops, yo-yos, magic boards, cup-and-ball, foreigners get a lot of attention, and locals keep asking for gifts,” he indicated. He explained that there are prices for all budgets ranging from 30 to 100 pesos. For Diana, it is a good excuse so that these creations are not forgotten. By Roberto García Hidalgo forDURHAM, N.C. — Duke's Cooper Flagg knows what's coming from older and stronger defenders. So too does Auburn coach Bruce Pearl when it comes to the pressure facing his frontcourt star, Johni Broome. On Wednesday night, the two preseason Associated Press All-Americans headlined a heavyweight matchup worthy of March, though from very different positions: Flagg as the 17-year-old touted freshman mentioned as a possible No. 1 overall NBA draft pick long before showing up on campus, Broome as the 22-year-old fifth-year senior who started his career at a mid-major. Yet they're each shouldering the burden of top billing on a team with national title aspirations, all on display as the ninth-ranked Blue Devils beat the second-ranked Tigers 84-78 in the ACC/SEC Challenge. The 6-foot-9, 205-pound Flagg finished with a game-high 22 points and 11 rebounds with four assists, three steals and two blocks. The 6-10 240-pound Broome had 20 points, 12 rebounds and three assists before fouling out late. They didn't match up directly, but remained the gravitational force at the center of everything — from offensive plans to collapsing defenses — all the same. For Flagg, it was sign of big-game growth after late stumbles in losses to Kentucky and Kansas, along with handling the physical play of the Tigers. "That's something I'm going to start to see more and more," Flagg said. "It's definitely going to be a game plan for the other team, just to try and be physical with me. I think that's something that I've been dealing with since I was in sixth, seventh grade. People look at me and think they can just out-tough me, be more physical with me, and it would take me out the game. "But I've just got to keep playing through it, keep learning how to use that against them and just keep getting better." He did that against the veteran-laden Tigers, scoring 16 points and drawing seven fouls while getting to the line nine times after halftime. He felt several of those, too, such as Chaney Johnson's off-ball bump that knocked him to the hardwood midway through the second half and left him wincing. "I told him all week: 'They're going at you the whole time,'" junior teammate Tyrese Proctor said. "They had a couple of dirty plays. I just told him to keep his head composed and poised and just trust himself." Flagg pushed through regardless and showed some of his smooth moves, particularly in the second half. A dribble drive into the lane for a fallaway jumper over 6-11 big man Dylan Cardwell; pouncing on a defensive switch to drive and easily score over 6-4 guard Denver Jones; a spinning drop-step score in the paint while being fouled, leaving Pearl staring at officials and pointing to the Tigers' end of the court about an earlier no-call. Flagg also had no turnovers in his 37 minutes, a reversal after losing late turnovers in the losses to the Wildcats and Jayhawks. "To be able to coach him, he never fights you," Duke coach Jon Scheyer said. "He just never fights you. In a game, you can get on him. In practice he's always wanting to get better and in every aspect of his game. "I've always felt like Cooper's a one-time guy. He needs to experience something one time to get adjusted." As for Broome, he was coming off a dominating run through the Maui Invitational that made him the AP men's college basketball national player of the week Tuesday. Auburn also jumped two spots in Monday's latest AP Top 25, erasing nearly all of top-ranked Kansas' previous margin on the No. 2-ranked team. And that made the Tigers just the second top-2 nonconference team to play in Cameron Indoor Stadium since 1965 and first since top-ranked Michigan's "Fab Five" lost here December 1992 — exactly 32 years ago Thursday. Broome, who played his first two college seasons at Morehead State, offered matchup concerns with his ability to handle the ball on the perimeter, alter shots and attack the glass. And he was unbothered by the hostility of Duke's famously rambunctious "Cameron Crazies" fans, staring at them through much of pregame warmups with a grin and even laughing multiple times. He didn't shoot well early (2 for 9 in the first half) but started thriving in the pick-and-roll after halftime with Duke's defense stretched by Auburn's 3-point shooters. He nearly had a double-double in the second half (15 points, nine rebounds), including when he finished at the rim through Mason Gillis' foul and knocked Gillis to the ground — then gave him a lengthy stare as he stood over him. Broome led the Tigers until fouling out with 15 seconds left with Blue Devils fans starting to chant "Our house! Our house!" to mark another home win in their famed arena. He never flinched, even in the face of Auburn's first loss. "I think he's handled (the pressure) really well," Pearl said. "One of the reasons our team has played well so far this year is Johni's been a tremendously consistent player. Clearly a (national) player of the year candidate. If our team continues to win, he's our best player. ... He's able to do it on both ends, and he's able to do it inside and out." 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Money Research Collective’s editorial team solely created this content. Opinions are their own, but compensation and in-depth research determine where and how companies may appear. Many featured companies advertise with us. How we make money . By Adam Hardy MONEY RESEARCH COLLECTIVE December 27, 2024 New research is turning conventional retirement savings wisdom on its head. Rules are meant to be broken, right? New research is flipping two oft-repeated retirement savings tenets on their heads: the 4% withdrawal guideline and the 60-40 investment portfolio . These particular rules can be helpful conversation starters, but they don’t work for everyone, according to two recent reports. The first, a new report from a financial research firm, suggests that your retirement withdrawals should, in most cases, be less than the widely recommended 4% rule of thumb. And earlier this month, a 2023 study gained attention after resurfacing on the research network SSRN. It argues for a highly aggressive stock allocation in your retirement portfolio , suggesting the strategy is actually safer than a 60/40 portfolio. Here’s a closer look. The 4% withdrawal rule In 1994, financial planner William Bengen’s research in the Journal of Financial Planning introduced the now-famous “4% rule,” suggesting that was the magic “safe” number retirees should aim for when making their initial savings withdrawal, followed by inflation-adjusted withdrawals each subsequent year. The idea is that the “Bengen rule,” as it is sometimes called, ensures that your nest egg won’t deplete before 30 years. Assuming you retire at age 65, a 4% withdrawal rate should last you until at least 95, his research shows. Three decades later, that rule is still often recommended. But fresh data from Morningstar , an investment research firm, shows that your “safe” withdrawal rate hinges on your length of retirement and your portfolio allocation. Assuming a 30-year retirement and a portfolio with 20% to 50% stock allocation, a withdrawal rate of 3.7% is ideal, Morningstar’s research found. Generally speaking, the longer your retirement and the higher your stock allocation, the less you should withdraw annually. For a 20-year retirement, you should be able to safely withdraw 5% each year, but if you’re looking to spend 40 years work-free, Morningstar recommends not exceeding 3.1%. And if you have an extremely aggressive portfolio, like the following study suggests, you’d want to withdraw even less, as little as 2.7% a year. The 60/40 retirement investment portfolio As you near retirement, financial advisors often recommend an incrementally conservative investment strategy. Typically, you’d start with the traditional 60% stocks, 40% bonds (aka 60/40) portfolio and then move more of your investments into bonds or cash as you retire and age. But a controversial new study from a trio of finance professors at Emory University, the University of Arizona and the University of Missouri found that an all-gas, no-brakes retirement savings strategy far outperforms the 60/40 approach. The same is true for target-date funds. They say that a 100% stock portfolio is the way to go. In terms of diversification — if you can call it that — you should allocate 33% to U.S. stocks and 67% in international stocks, under their model. You read that right: All equities. No bonds. The authors found this approach “vastly outperforms” all other portfolios they measured in terms of building and preserving wealth in retirement, sustaining retirement spending and generating inheritances — or in other words, having large amounts of retirement savings left over after you die. They determined this by comparing various portfolio options for a hypothetical couple who started saving for retirement at age 25. All else equal, the study found that an all-equity strategy could allow the couple to save less of their income before retiring since their returns would be higher. In terms of retirement wealth, you’d need to regularly save 16.1% of your income in a target-date fund and 19.3% in a 60/40 portfolio to produce the same amount of money as a 10% savings rate in an all-equity portfolio. On the other hand, when the savings rates were equal,the all-equity portfolio generated 50% more wealth than the 60/40 portfolio, and 39% more than the target date fund. There are drawbacks, of course. Stocks are very volatile and a 100%-stock portfolio “can inflict intense psychological pain,” the authors wrote, when the market tumbles. “One worry is that some investors will abandon their investments rather than stay the course.” But , they say , the other investment strategies are also volatile — and in some cases more risky, they argue — than going all stocks due to the risk of outliving one’s savings. “Our results, as a whole, do not suggest that the all-equity strategy is safe,” they wrote. “They merely suggest that it is safer than common alternatives.” Up to $10,000 in gold credit 5-star rating with the BBB & Trustpilot View Thor Metals Offer Gold IRA Company Scam Guide More from Money: Best Gold IRAs of 2024 5 Ways a Government Shutdown Could Affect Your Money Is It Even Worth Paying Medical Debt Under $500 if It Doesn’t Hurt Your Credit Anymore? Adam Hardy is Money's lead data journalist. 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NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, widely regarded as the architect of India’s economic reform program and a landmark nuclear deal with the United States, has died. He was 92. Singh was admitted to New Delhi’s All India Institute of Medical Sciences late Thursday after his health deteriorated due to a “sudden loss of consciousness at home,” the hospital said in a statement. “Resuscitative measures were started immediately at home. He was brought to the Medical Emergency” at 8:06 p.m., the hospital said, but “despite all efforts, he could not be revived and was declared dead at 9:51 p.m.” Singh was being treated for “age-related medical conditions,” the statement said. A mild-mannered technocrat, Singh became one of India’s longest-serving prime ministers for 10 years and leader of the Congress Party in the Parliament's Upper House, earning a reputation as a man of great personal integrity. He was chosen to fill the role in 2004 by Sonia Gandhi, the widow of assassinated Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi . But his sterling image was tainted by allegations of corruption against his ministers. Singh was reelected in 2009, but his second term as prime minister was clouded by financial scandals and corruption charges over the organization of the 2010 Commonwealth Games. This led to the Congress Party’s crushing defeat in the 2014 national election by the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party under the leadership of Narendra Modi . Singh adopted a low profile after relinquishing the post of prime minister. Prime Minister Modi, who succeeded Singh in 2014, called him one of India’s “most distinguished leaders” who rose from humble origins and left “a strong imprint on our economic policy over the years.” “As our Prime Minister, he made extensive efforts to improve people’s lives,” Modi said in a post on the social platform X. He called Singh’s interventions in Parliament as a lawmaker “insightful” and said “his wisdom and humility were always visible.” Rahul Gandhi, from the same party as Singh and the opposition leader in the lower house of the Indian Parliament, said Singh’s “deep understanding of economics inspired the nation” and that he “led India with immense wisdom and integrity.” “I have lost a mentor and guide. Millions of us who admired him will remember him with the utmost pride,” Gandhi wrote on X. The United States offered its condolences, with Secretary of State Antony Blinken saying that Singh was “one of the greatest champions of the U.S.-India strategic partnership.” “We mourn Dr. Singh’s passing and will always remember his dedication to bringing the United States and India closer together,” Blinken said. Born on Sept. 26, 1932, in a village in the Punjab province of undivided India, Singh’s brilliant academic career took him to Cambridge University in Britain, where he earned a degree in economics in 1957. He then got his doctorate in economics from Nuffield College at Oxford University in 1962. Singh taught at Panjab University and the prestigious Delhi School of Economics before joining the Indian government in 1971 as economic advisor in the Commerce Ministry. In 1982, he became chief economic adviser to the Finance Ministry. He also served as deputy chair of the Planning Commission and governor of the Reserve Bank of India. As finance minister, Singh in 1991 instituted reforms that opened up the economy and moved India away from a socialist-patterned economy and toward a capitalist model in the face of a huge balance of payments deficit, skirting a potential economic crisis. His accolades include the 1987 Padma Vibhushan Award, India’s second-highest civilian honor; the Jawaharlal Nehru Birth Centenary Award of the Indian Science Congress in 1995; and the Asia Money Award for Finance Minister of the Year in 1993 and 1994. Singh was a member of India’s Upper House of Parliament and was leader of the opposition from 1998 to 2004 before he was named prime minister. He was the first Sikh to hold the country’s top post and made a public apology in Parliament for the 1984 Sikh Massacre in which some 3,000 Sikhs were killed after then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated by Sikh bodyguards. Under Singh, India adopted a Right to Information Act in 2005 to promote accountability and transparency from government officials and bureaucrats. He was also instrumental in implementing a welfare scheme that guaranteed at least 100 paid workdays for Indian rural citizens. The coalition government he headed for a decade brought together politicians and parties with differing ideologies that were rivals in the country’s various states. In a move hailed as one of his biggest achievements apart from economic reforms, Singh ended India’s nuclear isolation by signing a deal with the U.S. that gave India access to American nuclear technology. But the deal hit his government adversely, with Communist allies withdrawing support and criticism of the agreement growing within India in 2008 when it was finalized. Singh adopted a pragmatic foreign policy approach, pursuing a peace process with nuclear rival and neighbor Pakistan. But his efforts suffered a major setback after Pakistani militants carried out a massive gun and bomb attack in Mumbai in November 2008. He also tried to end the border dispute with China, brokering a deal to reopen the Nathu La pass into Tibet, which had been closed for more than 40 years. His 1965 book, “India’s Export Trends and Prospects for Self-Sustained Growth,” dealt with India’s inward-oriented trade policy. Singh is survived by his wife Gursharan Kaur and three daughters. Associated Press writer Sheikh Saaliq in New Delhi contributed to this report.Ancient meets modern as a new subway in Greece showcases archaeological treasures THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Thessaloniki, Greece’s second-largest city, is opening a new subway system, blending ancient archaeological treasures with modern transit technology like driverless trains and platform screen doors. The project, which began in 2003, uncovered over 300,000 artifacts, including a Roman-era thoroughfare and Byzantine relics, many of which are now displayed in its 13 stations. Despite delays caused by preserving these findings, the inaugural line has been completed, with a second line set to open next year. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. 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One of the country’s largest health insurers reversed a change in policy Thursday after widespread outcry, saying it would not tie payments in some states to the length of time a patient went under anesthesia. Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield said in a statement that its decision to backpedal resulted from “significant widespread misinformation” about the policy. “To be clear, it never was and never will be the policy of Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield to not pay for medically necessary anesthesia services,” the statement said. “The proposed update to the policy was only designed to clarify the appropriateness of anesthesia consistent with well-established clinical guidelines.” Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield would have used "physician work time values," which is published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, as the metric for anesthesia limits; maternity patients and patients under the age of 22 were exempt. But Dr. Jonathan Gal, economics committee chair of the American Society for Anesthesiologists, said it's unclear how CMS derives those values. In mid-November, the American Society for Anesthesiologists called on Anthem to “reverse the proposal immediately,” saying in a news release that the policy would have taken effect in February in New York, Connecticut and Missouri. It's not clear how many states in total would have been affected, as notices also were posted in Virginia and Colorado . People across the country registered their concerns and complaints on social media, and encouraged people in affected states to call their legislators. Some people noted that the policy could prevent patients from getting overcharged. Gal said the policy change would have been unprecedented, ignored the “nuanced, unpredictable human element” of surgery and was a clear “money grab.” “It’s incomprehensible how a health insurance company could so blatantly continue to prioritize their profits over safe patient care,” he said. "If Anthem is, in fact, rescinding the policy, we’re delighted that they came to their senses.” Prior to Anthem's announcement Thursday, Connecticut comptroller Sean Scanlon said the “concerning” policy wouldn't affect the state after conversations with the insurance company. And New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said in an emailed statement Thursday that her office had also successfully intervened. The insurance giant’s policy change came one day after the CEO of UnitedHealthcare , another major insurance company, was shot and killed in New York City. The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The AP is solely responsible for all content.Is Secret Santa stressing you out? Here’s your holiday gift-exchange survival guide
Manchester United winger Antony has found an unlikely fan in the Romanian prime minister Marcel Ciolacu after a bizarre compilation video was posted on to TikTok. In the video on Ciolacu's official TikTok account, the political leader is seen being shown a picture of Antony and he correctly names the forward before cutting into a compilation video that highlights the forward's best bits at United . Most of the footage is restricted to his time in the United squad in his debut season including the now infamous moment when he spun around on the spot under no pressure during the victory over Sheriff Tiraspol in the Europa League . The exact reason Ciolacu chose to post this video on his TikTok account is unclear. However, the 57-year-old has posted football-related content on the social media platform previously - mainly surrounding the Romanian national team. READ MORE: Ferdinand questions five United players after key Amorim change READ MORE: Ten Hag signing's future clear after Amorim's first week In November, Ciolacu told the media that politics had no place in sport after Kosovo chose to leave the field on 90+5 minutes during their clash with Romania in Bucharest, leading to the Nations League fixture being cancelled. Antony may well be grateful for the support from an unlikely source after a difficult run at Old Trafford . The Brazilian has dropped down the pecking order this campaign despite promising the press in the summer that he would be back among the goals this season. Under Ruben Amorim, Antony has been moved into a left wing-back role but he is currently behind the likes of Amad and Tyrell Malacia in the squad.What channel is the Duke vs. Arizona game today (11/22/24)? College basketball FREE LIVE STREAM, time, TV channel