December 2, 1948 - November 19, 2024 Constance J. "Connie" Yeagle, 75, of Bloomington, passed away on November 19, 2024, after a long life of service to others. Connie was born on December 2, 1948, in Bloomington to John C. and Josephine (Arbuckle) Daly. She graduated from Holy Trinity High School and Illinois State University. On December 26, 1970, Connie married Gary M. Yeagle. During their 54 years of marriage, they had six children: Chris Yeagle, Maggie (Joe) Chmiel, Greg (Jessica) Yeagle, Julie Yeagle, Jeff (Katie) Yeagle, and Michael (James) Yeagle. Connie was a devout Catholic whose faith guided all of her decisions. In her final entry into her Gratitude Journal, she wrote: "It isn't about drawing into ourselves. It's about giving yourself away. When you receive someone in love and expect nothing in return, you will become someone new. Jesus says 'Yes, now give yourself away.'" Connie abided by these words throughout her life. In her family life, Connie gave all of herself to her six children. In addition to the tedious tasks of motherhood, such as preparing an estimated 7500 dinners for her large brood, she read books to her children every night, checked their homework, insured they had the most meticulously-executed school projects, and handmade items such candy, clothing, and toys for the holidays. She showed the same level of love and devotion to her grandchildren. Professionally, Connie gave generously to her students. She spent most of her career in adult education, teaching students how to read and prepare for the GED test. She supported her students both in and out the classroom, often babysitting for her student's children and mentoring them after they obtained their GEDs. For her efforts, she won the Arthur J. Stejskal Memorial Teacher of the Year award in 1997. Personally, Connie gave freely to her friends and strangers alike. She had multiple groups of close friends composed of classmates, coworkers, members of her prayer group, and members of her Craft Group. She also volunteered extensively for organizations such as Cursillo, Walk-for-Mankind, and Birthright. Upon retirement, she devoted herself to the Midwest Food Bank and Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen. In addition to her generosity, Connie was well known as an excellent dancer, pianist, and seamstress. She was also legendary for her ravenous appetite for books and was recently recognized by the Lexington Public Library for winning the summer reading contest. When Connie was diagnosed with leukemia in January 2022, the kindness she had shown to others came back to her tenfold. Friends and extended family provided constant companionship, kept her refrigerator stocked with food she could eat, took her to medical appointments, and protected her with prayer. Her Craft Group and local cousins were especially invaluable and provided steadfast support. Connie leaves behind one brother, John (Sandy) Daly, Jr.; seven grandchildren, Ben, Madeline, Ian, Olivia, Max, Joelle and Leo; and a long list of beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is predeceased by her parents and one sister, Kathleen Rogers. Her memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, December 2, 2024, at St. Patrick Catholic Church of Merna, Bloomington with Rev. Dustin Schultz officiating. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, December 1, at Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Midwest Food Bank, Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen, or your favorite charity. To express condolences online, please visit www.carmodyflynn.com . Obituaries Newsletter Sign up to get the most recent local obituaries delivered to your inbox.
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TEHRAN –Zahra Behrouz-Azar, the vice president for women and family affairs, paid a visit to Agounk Christian charity in Tehran on Saturday to become familiar with activities of the center toward empowering women and children. Lauding the efforts of the center, the official stressed the significance of supporting charity centers to help them provide equal opportunities for individuals with specific disabilities to empower them, Mehr news agency quoted Behrouz-Azar as saying. “The center not only supports disabled children and teenagers but also their families. It fosters the social development of women and families and enhances social involvement and responsibilities through promoting volunteer activities,” she noted. The center also focuses on boosting altruism and encouraging long-term donations. Established in 1988, the center aims to support children and adults with physical and mental disabilities by utilizing specific educational and rehabilitation programs. Agounk charity provides a variety of services including art and handicraft workshops, like painting on fabrics, embroidery, woodcraft, leather work, and making jewelry for disabled individuals. Their hand-made products are usually featured in an exhibition which is held annually and the earned income is used in the center. The center also provides rehabilitation services such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and psychological counseling to improve the physical and mental abilities of disabled people. ****Women’s economic, social empowerment Addressing the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference, held in Bangkok, Thailand, from November 19 to 21, Behrouz-Azar stated that the current administration focuses on empowering women in social and economic areas, as well as improving their access to social services and facilities through implementing certain national programs. “Iran has always focused on programs that empower women, particularly those who are heads of household, economically and socially. Actions taken by the country have always aimed to promote women’s status by observing the principles of the constitution and Islamic teachings,” Mehr news agency quoted Behrouz-Azar as saying. Referring to Iran’s remarkable achievements in education, health, science, technology, and entrepreneurship, she underscored the prominent role of Iranian women in these fields. The official further said the seventh National Development Plan has stressed the need to overcome barriers to women’s professional development. Accordingly, the current administration has put supporting women’s entrepreneurship and home business growth on the agenda despite unfair sanctions. Addressing a roundtable focusing on ‘Advancing women’s economic empowerment through employment, decent work, social protection, and entrepreneurship’, Fakhr al-Sadat Fatemi, an advisor to the deputy vice president for women and family affairs, for her part proposed three ways to advance women’s empowerment in different fields, these ways include training, empowering, acquiring skills, and developing opportunities for women’s participation, as well as providing legal and executive support, Mehr news agency reported. MT/MG
Almost everyone who has taken a flight has experienced or witnessed a seat-swapping situation. Between airline companies overbooking their flights and customers finding it challenging to confirm seats online, it sometimes feels like it's become increasingly common to be privy to this uncomfortable request. Enter Reddit user u/Safe_Ad_9314 , who recently posted on the r/AITAH subreddit, "Am I the a**hole for not giving up my window seat on a plane to a kid just because she threw a tantrum?" Here's what happened : "At this point, the dad leaned over and asked, 'Would you mind switching seats with her? She’s just a kid.'" "I politely explained that I had booked the window seat in advance because I really wanted to enjoy the view. The dad insisted, saying it would be 'nice of me' and that 'it wouldn’t hurt' to switch. I reiterated that I understood his frustration but didn’t think his daughter’s tantrum was a valid reason for me to give up a seat I specifically reserved. He sighed and tried to push further, but I stood my ground." "The girl cried for about 10 more minutes before her mom managed to calm her down with a tablet. However, the tension lingered. Throughout the flight, I could feel the parents throwing me judgmental looks, and when we landed, I overheard the mom muttering something like, 'Some people just have no heart.'" This made me wonder if I had been too rigid. I know kids can be a handful, but I also feel like giving in would’ve taught her that throwing a tantrum gets her what she wants. Still, I can't shake off the guilt. So, am I the a**hole? A lot of the comments focused on the belief that the kid's parents needed to set better boundaries with their kid: "I am a mum of three kids. If I were in this situation, I would explain to my kid that they couldn't have that seat because it was already occupied, which would be the end of it. Then, I'd distract them with a game." — u/Sure_Freedom3 "You teach your kids how society works and that not everything is always at their disposal. If you fail as a parent for something as simple as this, you know and deal with it. Other people shouldn't suffer because you screwed up. I'm a father of a 4-year-old." — u/hierosx "I learned when my kids were toddlers that the best policy was 'we do not negotiate with tantrumists.' No matter how petty the demand is, giving them what they want when throwing a tantrum teaches that tantrums are a viable way to get what you want. If tantrums never generate positive results, people stop throwing them." — u/BeBearAwareOK Some people thought that the person sitting in the window seat should confront the parents more directly: "You could say, 'My window isn't the only window on this plane; you could have paid extra like I did and chosen any window available. Your bad decisions do not determine my actions, and your bad parenting teaching your child they can take what they want by having a tantrum doesn't work with me. If you would like to take this further, please talk to one of the flight attendants.'" — u/philmcruch Still, some people believed that the person who posted was the a**hole: "You're not the a**hole for refusing to give up your seat. But you are the a**hole for being judgemental and assuming you have a right to parent their kid. Saying, 'I feel like giving in would’ve taught her that throwing a tantrum gets her what she wants,' is not your call to make." — u/wafflingwenger "You're the a**hole. What kind of grown-a** man wouldn’t give a window seat to a little 6-year-old baby? If you had given up the seat, the child's joy would have been worth it. Shame on you." — u/Laserjay1 Do you agree with the poll's results? When is it reasonable to expect somebody to give up their seat on a flight? Or is it never a fair expectation, regardless of circumstances? Let me know your thoughts in the comments! Note: Some of this submission was edited for length and/or clarity.
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( MENAFN - Newsfile Corp) Grass Valley, California--(Newsfile Corp. - November 27, 2024) - Rise Gold Corp. (CSE: RISE) (OTCQX: RYES) (the " Company ") announces it has contracted to sell 66 acres of industrial land located adjacent to the Company's Idaho-Maryland Mine Property (the "I-M Mine Property") for $4.3 million. Prior to 1991, the land being sold hosted a major commercial lumber mill, which had previously provided timber to the I-M Mine when it was in operation. All buildings associated with the lumber mill have been removed. The sale transaction is subject to two sale agreements with the same, arm's length third party. The first agreement covers 16 acres of land for total consideration of $1.8 million. That contract closed today, November 27, with the payment of half the sale price, minus certain deductions. The balance of the purchase price is due on November 27, 2026. The buyer will pay monthly interest at an annual rate of 5% per year on the balance of the purchase price until it is paid in full. The second sale agreement covers 50 acres of land for total sale price of $2.5 million and is expected to close on May 26, 2025, at which point half of the sale price will be due, with the other half due on May 26, 2027. The buyer has placed $200,000 in escrow and will pay $12,500 per month in rent until closing, with the rent payments to be applied against the purchase price. Commencing on the closing date, the buyer will pay monthly interest at an annual rate of 5% per year on the balance of the purchase price until it is paid in full. Rise and the purchaser have also executed an option agreement whereby the Company may repurchase the 66 acres of land being sold for the sale price plus the cost of any capital improvements plus an increase of five percent per year on the condition that Rise acquires final government approvals to perform mining operations at the I-M Mine Property. The Company retains ownership of the I-M Mine Property, which is comprised of 53 acres of land surrounding the New Brunswick shaft, as well as its nearby 56-acre Centennial property, and it retains all of its 2,585 acres of mineral rights. The Company will use the sale proceeds to repay debt and to fund its legal claims against Nevada County (the "County"). As previously disclosed in its press release dated May 13, 2024, the Company has submitted a Writ of Mandamus (the "Writ") to the Superior Court of California for the County of Nevada (the "Court") asking the Court to compel the Board of Supervisors of Nevada County to follow applicable law and grant Rise recognition of its constitutionally-protected, grandfathered vested right to operate the Mine. Rise's litigation attorneys at Cooper & Kirk have advised the Company that should the Writ be unsuccessful, Rise's mineral estate will lose all value, which will allow Rise to bring a takings action in federal court against the County under the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The remedy for an unconstitutional taking is the payment of just compensation, which is the fair market value of the property taken. Based on comparable mines and historic yields at the I-M Mine, management believes the fair market value of Rise's mineral estate is at least $400 million. About Rise Gold Corp. Rise Gold is an exploration-stage mining company incorporated in Nevada, USA. The Company's principal asset is the historic past-producing Idaho-Maryland Gold Mine located in Nevada County, California, USA. On behalf of the Board of Directors: Joseph Mullin President, CEO and Director Rise Gold Corp. For further information, please contact: RISE GOLD CORP. 345 Crown Point Circle, Suite 600 Grass Valley, California, USA 95945 T: 530.433.0188 ... The CSE has not reviewed, approved or disapproved the contents of this news release. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements are frequently characterized by words such as "plan", "expect", "project", "intend", "believe", "anticipate", "estimate" and other similar words or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions related to certain factors including, without limitation, obtaining all necessary approvals, meeting expenditure and financing requirements, compliance with environmental regulations, title matters, operating hazards, metal prices, political and economic factors, competitive factors, general economic conditions, relationships with vendors and strategic partners, governmental regulation and supervision, seasonality, technological change, industry practices, and one-time events that may cause actual results, performance or developments to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and information contained in this release. Rise undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements or information except as required by law. To view the source version of this press release, please visit SOURCE: Rise Gold Corp. MENAFN27112024004218003983ID1108934111 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.Taylor Swift reportedly “feels horrible” for her close friend Blake Lively after the actress filed a legal complaint last week accusing her It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment and orchestrating a smear campaign against her. Sources tell The Daily Mail that the “Shake it Off” singer was “startled” by the revelations contained in Lively’s lawsuit. “Taylor is startled by the revelations surrounding the Blake Lively takedown and she is encouraging Blake to get to the bottom of it,” the source said. “She supports Blake and feels horrible that she had to go through all of this.” Lively and Swift have been close friends for years, and the pop star is even the godmother to her three daughters James, Inez, and Betty. Lively’s children, whom she welcomed with husband Ryan Reynolds , are also named in one of Swift’s tracks “Betty” off her 2020 album Folklore . In her complaint, Lively accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and his public relations team for engineering a smear campaign against her over the summer. Baldoni’s attorney, Bryan Freedman, called the claims “outrageous” and told the Associated Press in a statement, “These claims are completely false, outrageous and intentionally salacious with an intent to publicly hurt and rehash a narrative in the media.” Universal Pictures put the speculation to rest on Monday, announcing that director Christopher Nolan’s next film will be The Odyssey , based on Homer’s epic poem and a central story of Greek mythology. “Christopher Nolan’s next film ‘The Odyssey’ is a mythic action epic shot across the world using brand new IMAX film technology,” the studio posted on X. “The film brings Homer’s foundational saga to IMAX film screens for the first time and opens in theaters everywhere on July 17, 2026.” No specific casting has been announced, but the film is expected to star real-life couple and former Spider-Man co-stars Tom Holland and Zendaya along with Matt Damon ( Oppenheimer ), Anne Hathaway ( Interstellar ), Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, and Charlize Theron. As recently as last week, Holland was being coy about the details of the film, saying in a podcast interview , “To be perfectly honest, I don’t really know what it’s about. I’m super excited, but it’s been pretty quiet about the project. I met with [Nolan] and it was awesome. He kind of loosely pitched what it is, and I’m sure when he’s ready he’ll announce what it’s about.” Scouted selects products independently. If you purchase something from our posts, we may earn a small commission. Neil deGrasse Tyson. Martin Scorsese. Bill and Hillary. Martha Steward. These are just some of the people we are unlikely to meet in person, but at least we can get up close and personal with them by taking their MasterClass online courses —and at a major discount for a limited time. The expert-led platform has a robust library of educational classes on far-ranging topics: science , music, arts , personal empowerment, and more. The classes are taught by industry experts and household names, including Gordon Ramsey, Mariah Carey, David Lynch, Jeff Koons, and many more. Right now, you can score up to 50 percent off on MasterClass subscriptions just in time for last-minute holiday gifting. You do have to take a short quiz to get to the deal, but honestly, it’s worth the 60 seconds. Honestly, whether you waited until the last minute or not, you’ll be gifting the dad in your life with intelligent, cultured content and giving them the opportunity to learn something new from someone famous. A U.S. Navy fighter jet was shot down over the Red Sea on Saturday in an apparent friendly fire incident, authorities have said. Two U.S. Navy pilots ejected safely after it was “mistakenly fired” upon by the USS Gettysburg in a non-specified location, U.S. Central Command said in a statement. One of the pilots sustained minor injuries and authorities said a full investigation is underway. The F/A-18, was operating from the USS Harry S. Truman, when the guided-missile cruiser—part of the Truman carrier strike group—fired during a refueling operation. The incident happened a day after U.S. forces hit Houthi structural targets in Yemen. The rebel group appeared to try and take credit for the incident Sunday, but it has a reputation for false claims. The U.S. has a presence in the area due to the Iran-backed Houthi campaign of targeting ships in the busy waterway. Kieran Culkin made his film debut at age 8 opposite his real-life brother Macaulay Culkin in the holiday classic Home Alone . Before that, his child acting career got off to an unfortunate start, he revealed in a new episode of the Smartless podcast , when he was cast as a learning disabled kid in a commercial at 6-years-old. “The concept was I’m standing in front of a chalkboard with chalk in my hand and I don’t know how to solve the easy thing in front of me,” Culkin recalled. “And the kids in the class are supposed to be calling me a dummy and stupid, all that.” But when the director, who he declined to name, called action, he started shouting at the young Culkin, “‘Dummy. Idiot. Stupid.’” The unusual approach led the actor to think to himself, “I get it. I’m 6. Stand here and look sad. I’m not f---ing method. I’m 6. What’s wrong with you?” As a child, Culkin went on to star in films like Only the Lonely and Father of the Bride. More recently, he won an Emmy and a Golden Globe Award for his portrayal of Roman Roy on HBO’s Succession and is a frontrunner for the Best Supporting Actor trophy at the upcoming Academy Awards for his role in the film A Real Pain . Scouted selects products independently. If you purchase something from our posts, we may earn a small commission. Every winter, my skin gets chapped, irritated, and downright pissed at me, thanks to the shorter days, colder temperatures, layers of clothes, heaters on full-blast everywhere, and lack of moisture in the air. Usually, I don’t feel the need to reach for a designated ‘night cream’ since the regular moisturizer that I use during the day works just fine, but during the past few weeks, my skin has been screaming for a little extra TLC and hydration. When it comes to any category of skincare , I always look for clinically-proven and medical-grade formulas, if possible, including the most basic creams and moisturizers. While there are a few Korean beauty (K-beauty to the initiated) products I’ve loved for years, the holy grail snail mucin serum I once used religiously has disappeared from my daily routine, as has my former collection of sheet and lip masks. On my quest for a thirst-quenching night cream with added anti-aging benefits, I discovered the luxury medical-grade skincare line, Dr. Rossi DERM MD . The brand’s formulas borrow wisdom from Korean skincare traditions and each of the formulas is powered by Dr. Rossi’s proprietary Bio-Theriac Complex , combining biomimetic sea anemone peptides, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid in an optimized ratio to combat premature aging caused by skin sensitization. Its bestselling, skin-repairing Night Synthesis Cream sounded like exactly what my skin needed (it also doesn’t hurt that the enviably ageless Martha Stewart is reportedly a fan of the concentrated cream.) Without being overly heavy or greasy—two skincare formula characteristics that are absolute dealbreakers as far as I’m concerned—the night cream is still rich, emollient, and brimming with science-backed ingredients that not only keep their complexion-enhancing properties but also rejuvenate lackluster skin fast. When I say this cream is dense, I’m really not joking—when you turn the jar upside down, the formula stays put like a Dairy Queen Blizzard turned upside down. Despite its density and viscosity, I’ve been wearing it under makeup during the day, and the formula absorbs quickly enough that there’s no oil slick of residue lingering, which is another requirement of mine. Within just a week of using the cream , the dehydration-induced fine lines around my crow’s feet and under my eyes have diminished significantly. My skin appears firmer, brighter, and more luminous upon waking. Plus, the broken capillaries, redness, and skin peeling (also likely due to my retinoid use) have almost vanished despite the arid climate and rampant seasonal cedar allergies. Coming in at just under $200, this luxury night cream is definitely an investment but one that is well worth it if your skin, like mine, is crying out for reprieve from these drier winter months. Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos visited Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago last week, according to reports, just the latest in a procession of business elites suddenly seeking face-time with the president-elect. The 60-year-old has previously donated to Democrats including President Joe Biden, former President Barack Obama and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, according to Reuters . Sarandos is also married to Nicole Avant, who was Obama’s United States Ambassador to the Bahamas between 2009 and 2011. A dizzying array of high-powered business moguls have tried to curry favor with Trump since his election victory over Vice President Kamala Harris. Last week, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos joined Trump for a dinner at Mar-a-Lago that was also attended by Trump’s outspoken cheerleader and Twitter owner, Elon Musk . Fellow social media mogul Mark Zuckerberg also paid a visit to the president-elect’s Palm Beach club last month, while Apple CEO Tim Cook made his visit earlier in December. Zuckerberg’s Meta donated $1 million to Trump’s inaugural fund after his house call, a move that Amazon is also reportedly considering . Trump seems to be thrilled with his newfound popularity, posting last week: “EVERYBODY WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND.” Michael Schumacher, the famed F1 star, is going to be a granddad. The news comes after his daughter, 27-year-old Gina, announced her pregnancy. The sports icon’s daughter was just married three months ago, with her dad speculated to have attended the wedding. Gina made an Instagram post, featuring a photo of pink western items, including a pony, with the caption: “Impatiently awaiting the arrival of our little girl.” She tagged her newly-wedded husband, Iain. Schumacher, 55, has not been seen publicly since a skiing accident in 2013, where he sustained a severe head injury. Known to keep his life private, no mobile phones were allowed at the wedding. Jean Todt, a friend of Schumacher, said in the past that he “is no longer the Michael we knew,” according to The Sun . Beside Gina, Schumacher has a son named Mick, who also races. He commented on his sister’s announcement post, writing: “So excited.” Japanese car manufacturers Honda and Nissan have announced a merger, leaving drivers wondering what the phoenix brand will be called. Japan’s second and third biggest automakers, behind Toyota, are pairing up to fight back against the rising threat of Chinese dominance in the electric vehicle market. The two companies signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding in March, committing to collaboration on EVs, and on Monday confirmed the plans to fully merge—alongside Nissan-controlled Mitsubishi. But after the press conference in Tokyo, attention shifted to what the overall holding company might be called when the merger is finished, perhaps as early as late January. “Nissonda or Hondissan?” one X user asked , while another added : “Can’t wait to drive a Nishonda.” One person took a different view, saying : “Hondissan this, Nissonda that. No. Nonda. Or, the objectively more evil Nisson.” A Cathay Pacific flight destined for Boston diverted to Japan because of an unruly passenger who allegedly assaulted people during a midair meltdown. Passengers endured a 15-hour delay and a forced stopover at Tokyo Haneda after flight CX812, which originated in Hong Kong , descended into chaos. The disruptive individual was banned from future flights with the airline, Hong Kong’s flag carrier. Reports suggest the person, who was arrested upon touchdown, assaulted others onboard. Passengers initially departed Hong Kong International Airport 7:40 p.m. local time on Saturday, but after the incident, the were loaded onto a new plane, which departed at 10:45 a.m. and reached Boston at 12:26 p.m. Eastern Time Sunday. They were compensated with meal vouchers and lounge access, while the airline also apologized. Hong Kong’s Aviation Security Ordinance has strict penalties for unruly behavior, including fines of up to around $6,500 and imprisonment for up to five years. Scouted selects products independently. If you purchase something from our posts, we may earn a small commission. As any true audiophile already knows, Amazon Music Unlimited has long been a reliable destination for an elevated listening experience. With millions of high-quality songs and an unparalleled collection of top ad-free podcasts, the platform’s catalog is curated to capture both your attention and your imagination. Now, Amazon is raising the bar with an exciting update: Audible is officially joining Amazon Music Unlimited, cementing the brand’s status as an all-in-one audio hub . Audible’s industry-leading catalog of audiobooks features an expansive selection of can’t-miss bestsellers, hot-off-the-press exclusives, and timeless classics to immerse yourself in. As an Amazon Music Unlimited subscriber, you’ll be free to select one book each month (of any length) and listen to it directly in the Amazon Music app . Whether you’re a fiction buff ready to dive into a thrilling new adventure or a non-fiction enthusiast looking to expand your horizons, Audible’s expansive collection is sure to have the right title that matches your tastes. Plus, when you’re ready to take a break from the book, you can seamlessly swap back to your favorite tunes and podcast episodes —all without having to leave the app. It’s all the audio that you’ll ever need, all in one place! Best of all, this game-changing update is arriving just in time for the holiday season: start a new subscription , and enjoy your first three months of Amazon Music Unlimited, completely for free. Audio art, conversation, and storytelling—all in one place. What’s not to love? Sign up today and get lost in the sound . The governor of Nebraska, Jim Pillen , is facing Christmas in hospital after he was bucked off a horse. The Republican state leader, who turns 69 next week, was out riding with family members when the horse, which was described as new, sent him flying. His office said he “is alert and is in continuous touch with his team,” after the incident Sunday. However, it added that he was expected to remain in hospital “for several days.” This means Pillen could spend Christmas Day in the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, where he was transported “out of an abundance of caution” after initial treatment at Columbus Community Hospital, according to his office. “Gov. Pillen and his family are very appreciative of the thoughts and prayers given to them by Nebraskans and they wish all Nebraskans a very merry Christmas,” his office added in the statement. More than 170 skiers and snowboarders experienced the stuff of nightmares over the weekend when they were left stranded for several hours on a ski lift whose structure had cracked, the Colorado Sun reported. A gondola lift at Winter Park Resort—located about 70 miles west of Denver , Colorado —was halted on Saturday just after noon after technicians discovered the crack. Over the course of about five hours, ski patrollers climbed into each gondola and lowered the riders’ equipment to the ground. They then used swinging ropes with seats attached to them to lower the 174 riders. No injuries were reported during the evacuation, which wrapped up around 6 p.m. Videos posted to social media showed the surreal rescues, which apparently used a belay system similar to the kind used in rock climbing. Officials were still investigating on Sunday to try to determine what had caused the structure to crack. The ski lift’s system detected the malfunction and automatically stopped, according to the resort. In the meantime, the resort’s other 21 lifts remained open. COLORADO: A cracked ski lift at Colorado's Winter Park Resort left 174 skiers stranded. Riders were lowered by ropes over 5 hours after the lift auto-stopped. The cause is under investigation. pic.twitter.com/QY1knqxwm5Holiday tech gifts for kids: 5 things to know
Is it safe to eat turkey this Thanksgiving amid bird flu outbreak? Here’s what experts saySwiss company B’ZEOS, with pioneering seaweed -based packaging, has secured funding from Faber and ICIG Ventures. B’ZEOS’ mission statement is “the future of sustainable packaging is seaweed,” and this funding success marks a significant moment in its goal to revolutionize the packaging industry, which is largely populated with plastic. After a previously successful round of funding, B’ZEOS is now up to over €5 million (USD $5.2 million) of money raised. “We’ve developed a truly sustainable seaweed -based packaging solution,” said Guy Maurice, Founder & SeaEO of B’ZEOS, in a statement. “Our focus extends beyond eco-friendliness; we’re providing a scalable, industry-ready alternative for global packaging manufacturers.” Read more: Plastic Bags On Beaches Have Reduced By 80% Since Charge Introduced B’ZEOS hopes the collaboration with Faber and ICIG will result in accelerated product development, faster response to industry needs, and smooth commercial production for corporate partners. Faber has also shown an interest in advancing ocean-based, sustainable technology. Seaweed power The seaweed -based packaging B’ZEOS creates is home-compostable and eco-friendly, but its innovation also makes it able to integrate with existing production lines. Other advantages of seaweed include low land and freshwater usage, no microplastics released, and the fact it can grow rapidly. B’ZEOS has already collaborated with the likes of Nestlé to demonstrate its effectiveness. Read more: Notpla Secures £20 Million In Funding For Plastic-Free Seaweed Packaging “With the rising demand for sustainable packaging , we’re thrilled to partner with B’ZEOS and support their mission to transform the industry at scale,” said Rita Sousa, Partner at Faber. “This investment aligns with our commitment to backing ocean-based innovations that drive environmental change and reshape industries for a sustainable future .” Read more: The Wondrous Benefits Of Seaweed
