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Opinion editor’s note: Editorials represent the opinions of the Minnesota Star Tribune Editorial Board, which operates independently from the newsroom. ••• In 1937, America struggled with the fierce and intractable global economic devastation known as the Great Depression. The nation’s unemployment rate averaged more than 14%, with Minnesota statewide unemployment topping out at 29% but reaching a staggering 70% on the Iron Range. In the spring of 1937, more than a thousand protesters descended on the St. Paul Capitol to support Gov. Elmer Benson as he tried to persuade the state legislature to pass a $17 million aid package for the unemployed. The protest fizzled overnight, as did Benson’s one term as governor. A pithy editorial written several months later for the Minneapolis Journal for Christmas attempted to mine silver linings amid the continuing hardship and fear that roiled Minnesota and the rest of the nation. It has long been a holiday tradition for newspapers all over America (although the number of papers has rapidly diminished) to publish a season’s greetings editorial from their archives. We are proud to continue the tradition. The extremely short and simply worded editorial that we share below was published under the headline “Benediction on Christmas Eve 1937.” It sought to strike a tone of compassion and community. These virtues have never been more needed. “Benediction” ran in the Journal, a paper that would eventually become the newspaper and digital platform rebranded in August 2024 as the Minnesota Star Tribune. Season’s greetings from our 2024 editorial staff and our former colleagues from 1937. ••• Benediction: “Silent Night, Holy Night.” We hear it at this time of year everywhere. It is man’s benediction to man. The song needs no words. The very melody suffices to soften a calloused heart; its simple, throbbing chords send a thrill down into the fingertips. It speaks the language of every civilized people — not alone Christians — and, taking no account of race, color, creed or other social conditions, bids every man be kind and humble. How can anyone, hearing that noble music as he must, contend himself to be cruel, greedy, mean or little — or even smug? We need Silent Night these days quite as much as ever; and if Christmas meant nothing more than its gentle whispering to the souls of men, it would be worth clinging to forever.
Manchester City's struggles continued as Pep Guardiola's side remarkably blew a three-goal lead to draw 3-3 with Feyenoord in the Champions League on Tuesday, while Bayern Munich beat Paris Saint-Germain to leave the French club in danger of elimination. There were also big wins for Arsenal, Atletico Madrid, Atalanta and Bayer Leverkusen, while Inter Milan went top of the standings after five games and Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski reached a century of Champions League goals. However, the biggest drama came at the Etihad Stadium, where City were cruising early in the second half with a three-goal advantage as they sought to end a run of five successive defeats in all competitions. Erling Haaland opened the scoring from a penalty just before half-time, and Ilkay Gundogan's deflected shot made it 2-0 in the 50th minute. Haaland struck again to make it 3-0, but Feyenoord's comeback began on 75 minutes when Anis Hadj Moussa took advantage of hapless defending to round goalkeeper Ederson and pull one back. Substitute Santiago Gimenez bundled in to make it 3-2 on 82 minutes and the equaliser arrived a minute from the end. Ederson was again caught out with Igor Paixao going around the goalkeeper and crossing for Slovak international David Hancko to head in. "We concede a lot of goals because we are not stable," complained Guardiola. "We lost a lot of games lately. We are fragile and of course we need a victory." It is the first time that a team has gone into the last 20 minutes of a Champions League game trailing by three goals and still avoided defeat, as the point boosts the Dutch side's hopes of progressing. City are two points outside the top eight places which offer direct qualification for the last 16, while Bayern moved above them by beating PSG 1-0 in Munich. South Korean defender Kim Min-jae scored the only goal seven minutes before half-time, heading in after goalkeeper Matvei Safonov failed to clear a corner. PSG had Ousmane Dembele sent off in the second half and the French champions have just four points, and three goals, from five games. They are a lowly 26th in the 36-team league, a point adrift of the positions which offer a place in the play-off round in February. "We need to win our last three matches, otherwise we risk being eliminated," admitted PSG coach Luis Enrique. Lewandowski notched his 100th goal in the competition with an early penalty in Barcelona's 3-0 home win over French side Brest. Dani Olmo netted midway through the second half before Lewandowski sealed Barca's win at the death, his 101st goal in the Champions League -- only Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have scored more. Inter lead the standings with 13 points, a point ahead of Barcelona and Liverpool, after a 1-0 win at home to RB Leipzig which means they are also still yet to concede a goal. Castello Lukeba's own goal made the difference at San Siro, and Leipzig are one of only three teams to have lost five games out of five. Arsenal romped to a 5-1 victory away to Sporting in Lisbon, as the Portuguese side adapt to life without coach Ruben Amorim, who has departed for Manchester United. Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Magalhaes all scored in the first half for Arsenal, before Goncalo Inacio pulled one back shortly after the restart. Bukayo Saka converted a penalty on 65 minutes after Martin Odegaard had been brought down, and Leandro Trossard headed in to seal Arsenal's win late on. Atalanta romped to a 6-1 win over rock-bottom Young Boys in Switzerland, with Mateo Retegui and Charles De Ketelaere both scoring braces. Sead Kolasinac and Lazar Samardzic also netted for the Italians, with Silvere Ganvoula getting the hosts' reply. Florian Wirtz struck twice, including a penalty, as Leverkusen crushed Red Bull Salzburg 5-0, with Alejandro Grimaldo scoring a superb free-kick and Patrik Schick and Aleix Garcia also netting. Julian Alvarez and substitute Angel Correa each scored twice and Marcos Llorente and Antoine Griezmann once as Atletico romped to a 6-0 win away to Sparta Prague. Christian Pulisic, Rafael Leao and Tammy Abraham were the scorers in AC Milan's 3-2 win at Slovan Bratislava, whose goals came from Tigran Barseghyan and Nino Marcelli. Marko Tolic saw red at the end for Slovan, who are without a point.
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With Christmas just around the corner and time ticking away, you might be worrying about those last-minute gifts. But we have just a the thing as a classy watch could be the perfect token to show someone your appreciation - and brand Citizen is offering a selection of stylish and affordable options. For example, the womens Citizen Silhouette stands out in the selection with its refined 26mm stainless steel casing and bracelet, adjustable by any local jeweller. Dainty and elegant, it is a surefire way to put a smile on her face come Christmas morning. The design also boasts a stunning mother of pearl dial which is complemented by silver hands and markers that shimmer. It's not just pretty, either, but practical too. The time piece is water-resistant and sustainably driven thanks to Citizen's innovative Eco-Drive technology. Read more: B&M shoppers get children's toys from Bluey, Paw Patrol and more for £1.30 Read more: Roman's New Year-ready sequin dress gets 'loads of compliments' and is 25% off This clever mechanism gains power from any light source – meaning no more battery changes are needed, ever, reports the Manchester Evening News . Despite only having a handful of reviews at John Lewis, the feedback is stellar, with many praising its smart features and elegant design. "This is an elegant timepiece and does not require batteries. I have had this model for about 15 years and always runs accurately so long as it has an adequate supply of light," said one happy shopper. Another customer added: "Powered by light so no need for replacement batteries. Looks very elegant on the wrist." A third raved: "Beautiful watch. Great quality and excellent customer service by staff member who altered the strap on the spot." A glowing five-star TrustPilot review praised: "Their Eco Drive watches are great. Accurate to 60 seconds a year and never need a battery replacement. I've bought about 5 over the years (1 x for me, the others as presents) and they've all been perfectly reliable." However, not all feedback was as positive, with one customer pointing out an issue, saying: "All in all I think Citizen have the best quality watches for the price point. Most timepieces are solidly constructed and have that Japanese build quality. One or two of mine have had faults over the years but in general I have kept coming back." For those looking beyond the Silhouette model at Citizen, there's plenty more to choose from, such as the Citizen Ladies Diamond priced at £329 . It boasts a luxurious gold-tone stainless steel case, measures a slightly larger 33mm, and dazzles with eight real diamonds on a similar mother of pearl dial, complete with water resistance and Eco-Drive technology. Citizen's range isn't limited to women's watches. The Citizen Red Arrows Limited Edition Automatic GMT, costing £895, is perfect for aviation buffs. This watch, inspired by the iconic RAF Red Arrows, features a unique aeronautical slide-rule scale around the face and red-accented hands that can show two different time zones simultaneously, making it a standout choice for any event. The Citizen Tsuyosa Automatic , priced at £299, is a standout in this round-up. Its ultramodern, sports-oriented design is sure to turn heads whether you're on the track or commuting. While it doesn't feature Eco-Drive technology, it's powered by the wearer's movement - just remember to wear it regularly to keep it charged. If you're considering buying a new watch as a Christmas gift, bear in mind that orders typically take three to five working days. According to Citizen's website , 'orders placed after 1pm on Monday 23rd December (Mainland UK) and Friday 20th December (Highlands and Islands) will not guarantee delivery before Christmas Day. ' Watches are a hot gift item this Christmas. Alongside Citizen's iconic timepieces, there are other options to consider. Debenhams has slashed the price of the Naples Silver Dial 12404 Two Tone Swiss Quartz Watch to £213.35. Meanwhile, if you're after a watch that blends tech with style, Selfridges is currently offering the classic-looking Huawei Watch GT4 41mm Smart Watch for a reduced price of £209.NoneSyrian government services come to a 'complete halt' as state workers stay home
New Delhi, December 14: Tech giant Apple’s chipset shipments increased to 18 per cent globally in the third quarter this year (from 13 per cent in Q2 2024), due to the launch of its A18 chipset. According to a Counterpoint Research report, the Cupertino (California)-based tech giant recently launched two chipsets – A18 and A18 Pro. The iPhone 16 base models come with A18, while the iPhone 16 Pro models house the A18 Pro. A18 Pro delivers unprecedented efficiency. The new 16-core Neural Engine is faster and more efficient than the previous generation, powering remarkable on-device performance for Apple Intelligence. Apple May Launch Next iPad Pro With M5 Chipset in 2025; Know What To Expect. At the top, MediaTek's overall shipments increased slightly to 36 per cent in Q3 2024, from 34 per cent in Q2. “5G shipments remained flat while LTE chipset shipments increased. Premium-tier shipments are expected to increase due to the early launch of the Dimensity 9400,” the report noted. Qualcomm's shipments declined (on-quarter) to 26 per cent in Q3 2024 (from 30 per cent in Q2), due to seasonality. “Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Fold 6 series will drive momentum for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 shipments. Qualcomm recently launched the Snapdragon 8 Elite. It already has design wins with multiple OEMs,” the report noted. Samsung's Exynos saw a slight increase in shipments sequentially in Q3 2024 with the launch of the Galaxy S24 FE with the Exynos 2400. Also, shipments of the Exynos 1480 and Exynos 1380 have increased due to the high shipment volumes for the Galaxy A55 and A35. iOS 18.2 Update Released for Eligible iPhone Users, Brings Apple Intelligence Features, Siri Integration, Genmoji, Image Playground and More. Another chip player UNISOC’s shipments declined sequentially in Q3 2024. “UNISOC continues to gain share in the low-tier price bands (under $99) driven by its LTE portfolio. Also, UNISOC launched a new chipset – T620 – in Q4, which already has design wins with itel for the SS25 and SS25 Ultra,” the report said. (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Dec 14, 2024 07:35 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com ).
A recent study by the World Bank’s Macroeconomics, Trade, and Investment Global Practice, led by Hector Pollitt and Migle Petrauskaite, explores the cascading impacts of climate change on Cambodia. The paper constructs a plausible worst-case scenario to illustrate how a severe, once-in-a-decade flood could trigger widespread disruptions, including disease outbreaks and financial instability. Drawing on Cambodia’s historical vulnerability to extreme weather events and lessons from similar crises globally, the researchers stress the urgent need for proactive risk management to protect the country’s economy and society from escalating climate risks. With climate change increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme weather, Cambodia faces a heightened risk of cascading disasters affecting multiple sectors. Rising Flood Risks Threaten Cambodia's Stability Cambodia’s history of destructive floods underscores the severity of its climate vulnerability. The 2011 floods, one of the worst in recent memory, impacted over 10% of the population and caused damages amounting to 5.3% of GDP, heavily affecting agriculture and infrastructure. The report warns that the frequency and severity of such events are projected to rise due to climate change, with the Mekong River Basin being particularly at risk. By 2040, an estimated 25% of Cambodia’s population could face extreme flooding, particularly in rural areas where adaptive capacity is weakest. Despite the clear risks, the country still lacks robust flood hazard mapping and critical infrastructure to mitigate damage. This gap in preparedness significantly heightens the likelihood of prolonged economic and social disruptions following major flooding events. Disease Outbreaks: A Looming Secondary Crisis Flooding is not just a standalone disaster; it often sets the stage for cascading crises, such as disease outbreaks. The study highlights the increased risk of waterborne illnesses, including cholera, dengue, and malaria, which are already prevalent in Cambodia. Children, who face high mortality rates from diarrhea and malaria, are particularly vulnerable. Stagnant floodwaters create breeding grounds for disease vectors, amplifying health risks. Healthcare systems, already strained in rural areas, are further compromised during floods, with damaged facilities and disrupted access to services exacerbating the situation. The economic toll of these health crises is significant, as increased disease incidence reduces labor productivity and places further strain on resources needed for recovery. The researchers emphasize that without stronger health infrastructure and sanitation improvements, the human and economic costs of such secondary crises could escalate dramatically. Financial Risks Amplified by Climate Disasters The financial implications of cascading disasters are a critical concern. Natural disasters can push vulnerable economies toward fiscal instability, particularly when economic activity is concentrated in sensitive sectors like agriculture. While Cambodia’s financial systems currently show resilience, with moderate debt levels and strong foreign exchange reserves, the risks posed by the sovereign-bank nexus are growing. Banks’ exposure to government debt could amplify the impacts of crises, creating feedback loops that threaten overall stability. The report draws parallels with Pakistan’s 2022 floods, which triggered economic shocks, reduced GDP growth, and heightened fiscal vulnerabilities. Cambodia faces similar risks if disasters disrupt production and exports, potentially widening fiscal deficits and increasing borrowing costs. Without proactive measures, the economic fallout from cascading climate risks could undermine the country’s long-term development goals. Building Resilience Through Preparedness and Innovation To address these risks, the researchers advocate for a proactive shift from crisis response to preparedness. Enhancing flood forecasting and early warning systems is a key recommendation, as these tools can provide communities with critical time to respond to impending disasters. Investments in flood-proof infrastructure, such as transport networks and healthcare facilities, are essential for maintaining continuity during crises. The study also stresses the importance of integrating climate risk considerations into urban planning and development to build resilience against future events. Improvements in water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) initiatives in health centers and communities are highlighted as critical measures to reduce the likelihood of disease outbreaks. Cambodia’s innovative use of technology during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as the Hotline-115 system, demonstrates its capacity to manage health crises and offers a model for addressing future challenges. Financial Strategies for Climate Resilience Strengthening financial resilience is another crucial focus. The study recommends exploring disaster risk finance instruments, such as catastrophe bonds and parametric insurance, to provide rapid liquidity in the aftermath of disasters. Cambodia’s Disaster Risk Financing Strategy, which includes establishing a national reserve fund, represents a critical step toward economic resilience. These measures, coupled with prudent fiscal management, could help Cambodia navigate the economic fallout of cascading climate risks while maintaining financial stability. The researchers underscore the importance of maintaining strong foreign exchange reserves and leveraging innovative financial tools to ensure quick recovery and minimize disruptions to public services. A Call for Systemic Change in Climate Risk Management The study concludes that while Cambodia cannot control global climate change, it can take significant steps to reduce its vulnerability to cascading disasters. Early investments in preparedness and resilience measures not only mitigate immediate impacts but also reduce the likelihood of secondary crises, such as disease outbreaks and financial instability. The researchers emphasize that integrating climate risks into national development strategies is essential for ensuring long-term economic and social stability. By adopting a systems approach that prioritizes multi-sectoral collaboration and adaptation, Cambodia can build a more resilient future in the face of escalating climate challenges. The World Bank’s research highlights the urgency of a paradigm shift in disaster management, advocating for a focus on prevention and preparedness to safeguard Cambodia’s development trajectory.
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