WASHINGTON — Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas and FBI Director Christoper Wray declined to testify publicly at a Senate committee hearing Thursday on threats to the nation, drawing a rare bipartisan rebuke from members who had to cancel it at the last minute. It was the second scuttled congressional hearing in as many days for Mayorkas and Wray, whose agencies said they offered to answer questions in detail in a classified briefing. The House Homeland Security Committee on Wednesday postponed their threats hearing — after it had been scheduled to start — and instead planned a classified version next month. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Chairman Gary Peters, D-Mich., pulled no punches in condemning the high-ranking officials — even though one is a Cabinet appointee in a Democratic administration — for a “shocking departure” from the tradition of public testimony at the annual hearing. “Their choice to not provide public testimony about their departments’ efforts to address wide-ranging national security threats robs the American people of critical information and the opportunity for public accountability of what the federal government is doing to keep Americans safe,” Peters said. “Americans deserve transparent, public answers about the threats we face.” Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, the top Republican on the panel, called it “unacceptable” that they didn’t testify publicly. “The American people deserve to hold these officials accountable for their actions under the Biden administration,” Paul said. It was the first time in more than 15 years that the secretary of Homeland Security and the FBI director have refused to appear before the Homeland Security committee for the threats hearing, Peters said. The likely issues members wanted to hear about include Russia continuing its efforts with election interference, which now includes evidence of bomb threats to polling places in Georgia during the 2024 election, as well as reports of certain Federal Emergency Management Agency officials who were on the ground during relief efforts for Hurricane Helene and refused to go to the homes of those with Trump campaign signs. Also, questions swirl over whether President-elect Donald Trump will upon taking office seek to fire the FBI director, who will be in the middle of his five-year term at the start of new administration, and the Department of Homeland Security’s efforts on immigration and security at the U.S-Mexico border. “Secretary Mayorkas and Director Wray’s refusal to speak publicly about their department’s work will only increase the concerns that many Americans have about our nation’s security at a challenging time, flout the committee’s efforts to conduct responsible oversight, and will deal a serious blow to trust in our government,” Peters said. A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson said in an email that “DHS and the FBI have offered to the Committee a classified briefing to discuss the threats to the Homeland in detail, providing the Committee with the information it needs to conduct its work in the months ahead.” “DHS and the FBI already have shared with the Committee and other Committees, and with the American public, extensive unclassified information about the current threat environment, including the recently published Homeland Threat Assessment,” the spokesperson said. “DHS takes seriously its obligation to respond to Congressional requests for testimony; in fact, Secretary Mayorkas has testified 30 times during his tenure.” The FBI in an email statement said the agency remains “committed to sharing information. FBI leaders have testified extensively in public settings about the current threat environment and believe the Committee would benefit most from further substantive discussions and additional information that can only be provided in a classified setting,” the FBI statement said. But those explanations weren’t enough to stop criticism from members of the Senate panel on both sides of the aisle. Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., posted on social media late Wednesday that he heard Wray and Mayorkas were trying to cancel the hearing “and testify only behind closed doors.” After the duo canceled, Hawley posted that he looked forward “to Director Wray’s resignation.” “This is Mayorkas & Wray giving the middle finger to the American people,” Hawley wrote. “They are REQUIRED BY LAW to testify. And now they’re saying it’s good enough to post something on a website? Both are unfit for office. The Senate should subpoena them immediately and hold them in contempt.” The cancellation in the House resulted in much more muted response from lawmakers. Neither Rep. Mark Green of Tennessee, chair of the Homeland Security Committee, nor Rep. Bennie Thompson of Mississippi, the committee’s top Democrat, issued public statements. On Thursday, a House majority committee spokesperson said negotiations had been ongoing with Wray and Mayorkas. “Since early last week, our Committee had been working with the departments on setting up a classified Worldwide Threats hearing — something both the Committee majority members and DHS/FBI expressed they wanted,” the spokesperson said. “Logistically, that proved unfeasible in the timeframe we were working with, so we were planning to hold a public hearing. However, a few days ago, after further negotiation, we came to an agreement to postpone until December and to hold the hearing in a classified setting then.” ©2024 CQ-Roll Call, Inc., All Rights Reserved. Visit cqrollcall.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.Eagle Capital Growth Fund CEO buys $58,425 in stock

NEOWISE, the NASA Mission That Cataloged Objects Around Earth for Over a Decade, Has EndedThe Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, on Thursday charged the Media to support military Operations through developmental journalism towards protecting the Nation’s territorial integrity against external forces Gen Musa made the plea in Abuja while speaking as a special quest honour at the Roundtable Discussion on Nigeria’s Security and National Interest organised by the National Counter Terrorism Center (NCTC) Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), for Defence Correspondents The CDS pointed out that development journalism “seeks to promote public awareness and understanding of defence as well as security issues, while holding governments, the defence sector and other stakeholders accountable for their actions as well as informing decision-making by policymakers and defence officials. According to him, the adoption of a development journalism approach allows for a more active collaboration with journalists and media organisations, enabling them to play a more effective role in promoting national cohesion and stability thereby advancing Nigeria’s national interest. “Therefore, our national security cannot and should not solely be reliant on the strength of the Armed Forces of Nigeria rather it should be strengthened by Nigeria’s educated, healthy and socially cohesive population underpinned by development journalism. “More so, the development journalism approach will not only require collaboration and dialogue among stakeholders, it will also focus on people centrism in the accomplishment of Nigeria’s national interest. “This approach thus resonates with my leadership concept which is, “to Nurture a Professional Armed Forces of Nigeria that is People-Centric, Capable of Meeting its Constitutional Responsibilities in a Joint and Collaborative Environment” he said. He pointed out that defence beat should be tailored through a development journalism lens through various options available. The options according to him, include the continuous prioritisation of human security, adoption of investigative reporting on policy impact and the real-world implications as well as promoting dialogue, inclusivity and stakeholders’ engagement through available fora. The CDS stressed the need to advocate for sustainable practices through reporting on innovative practices in defence as well as using available data to tell the stories as evidence-based outcomes allows for a more informed public discourse. According to him, “these options will engender trust and cooperation between the military, civil society and other stakeholders and enhance contextual understanding of local dynamics for enhanced social cohesion and effective collaboration. “Today’s occasion presents me the rare opportunity to make a statement on the critical role of the media in fostering Nigeria’s national security and defence matters thus necessitating collaboration to further Nigeria’s national security interest. “The theme for the discussion; ‘National Security and National Interest: A Development Journalism Approach for the Defence Beat’ is apt. FG launches N20bn consumer credit fund for locally-assembled automobiles “This is in considering the propensity of development and sits at the intersection of national pride, global responsibility as well as the pursuit of peaceful coexistence and sustainable development,“ he added. The CDS commended the Centre for its efforts towards enhancing development journalism and urged participants to humble ideas gained at the Roundtable Discussion in their operations. Speaking easier, the National Coordinator of NCTC, Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, noted that journalists were pivotal in shaping public perception and policy on critical issues of national security and interests. The National Coordinator who said that journalists had the responsibility to report with accuracy, fairness and sensitivity in an environment that was often fraught with misinformation and heightened emotions assured that the centre would continue to collaborate with the media and other critical stakeholders to achieve and sustain the destruction of terrorist propaganda. He stated the objective of this roundtable discussion was to foster an open and insightful exchange of ideas. According to him, ” by sharing your experiences, observations and challenges, together we aim to enhance collective understanding of the dynamics of terrorism and its evolving tactics and discover the ethical considerations of reporting on such sensitive issues,” he said. The Minister of Information, Muhammed Idris, represented by the Director-General, Voice of Nigeria (VON), Alhaji Jibrin Baba-Ndace, commended the centre for organising the roundtable saying that it would further enlightened , Defence Correspondents in informing the members of the public in positive perspective in their reportage He urged the centre and the military to sustain such media engagement to be able to counter the terrorists’ narratives and urged the media to maintain responsible reporting bearing in mind national security and national interest. Former Defence Spokesman, Maj.-Gen. Chris Olukolade, (rtd), in a paper he delivered at the occasion said that journalists must recognise the potential impact of their stories on public perception and national stability. He stated that defence reporting should align with the broader goal of safeguarding national unity and security against any other things! He also called for fact-checking practice in counter-terrorism reporting to avoid disseminating false or exaggerated claims that could inflame tensions or jeopardise security operations. READ MORE FROM: NIGERIAN TRIBUNE Get real-time news updates from Tribune Online! Follow us on WhatsApp for breaking news, exclusive stories and interviews, and much more. Join our WhatsApp Channel nowIndian regulator rejects Apple request to put antitrust report on hold

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While Christopher Nolan dreams up his next film, fans can tide themselves over by revisiting his modern classic “Interstellar,” which will be back in IMAX theaters on the weekend of Dec. 6, followed by the home release of a new collector’s edition on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray ($59.95). A third disc in the set, available Dec. 10, contains more than two hours of bonus content, like a never-before-seen storyboard sequence, and new interviews with Nolan, producer Emma Thomas and famous fans Peter Jackson and Denis Villeneuve . Elaine May does not give interviews anymore. But thankfully that didn’t deter writer Carrie Courogen, who did a remarkable job stitching together the life of one of our culture’s most fascinating, and prickly, talents. “Miss May Does Not Exist” is full of delightful anecdotes about the sharp and satirical comedian who gained fame as one half of Nichols and May and went on to direct films like “The Heartbreak Kid” and “Mikey and Nicky.” Courogen writes about May’s successes, flops and her legendary scuffles with the Hollywood establishment. It’s a vital companion to Mark Harris’ biography of Mike Nichols . Macmillan. $30. The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures has an exclusive new “Matrix” sweatshirt for sale in conjunction with its Cyberpunk exhibition. Brain Dead Studios designed and created several items, including the black hoodie ($140), a white rabbit tee ($54) and a pint glass ($18). 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Mikel Arteta hailed the best away European performance of his Arsenal reign after watching his side dismantle Sporting Lisbon 5-1. The Gunners delivered the statement Champions League victory their manager had demanded to bounce back from a narrow defeat at Inter Milan last time out. Goals from Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Magalhaes, Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard got their continental campaign back on track, lifting them to seventh place with 10 points in the new-look 36-team table. It was Arsenal’s biggest away win in the Champions League since beating Inter by the same scoreline in 2003. Bukayo Saka was on target for Arsenal (Armando Franca/AP) “For sure, especially against opposition we played at their home who have not lost a game in 18 months – they have been in top form here – so to play with the level, the determination, the purpose and the fluidity we showed today, I am very pleased,” said Arteta. “The team played with so much courage, because they are so good. When I’m watching them live they are so good! They were all exceptional today. It was a big performance, a big win and we are really happy. “The performance was there a few times when we have played big teams. That’s the level that we have to be able to cope and you have to make it happen, and that creates belief.” A memorable victory also ended Sporting’s unbeaten start to the season, a streak of 17 wins and one draw, the vast majority of which prompted Manchester United to prise away head coach Ruben Amorim. The Gunners took the lead after only seven minutes when Martinelli tucked in Jurrien Timber’s cross, and Saka teed up Havertz for a tap-in to double the advantage. Arsenal added a third on the stroke of half-time, Gabriel charging in to head Declan Rice’s corner into the back of the net. To rub salt in the wound, the Brazilian defender mimicked Viktor Gyokeres’ hands-over-his-face goal celebration. That may have wound Sporting up as they came out after the interval meaning business, and they pulled one back after David Raya tipped Hidemasa Morita’s shot behind, with Goncalo Inacio netting at the near post from the corner. But when Martin Odegaard’s darting run into the area was halted by Ousmane Diomande’s foul, Saka tucked away the penalty. Substitute Trossard added the fifth with eight minutes remaining, heading in the rebound after Mikel Merino’s shot was saved. A miserable night for prolific Sporting striker Gyokeres was summed up when his late shot crashed back off the post.

SIGA Technologies: Expansion Into mAbs Is Smart, But Eggs Remain In One BasketGlobal stocks mostly pushed higher on Tuesday in thin Christmas Eve trade, as investors waited to see if a so-called Santa Claus rally would sweep the market. "Santa Claus comes tonight, but if stock market participants are lucky he will start sprinkling some gifts today, which marks the official start to the 'Santa Claus rally' period," said Briefing.com analyst Patrick O'Hare. US stock markets have traditionally fared well in the last five trading days of the year and the first two in the new year, with experts advancing a number of possible reasons as to why -- including the festive holiday mood and purchasing ahead of the end of the tax year. Wall Street opened modestly higher on the first day of this seven-day stretch and picked up speed as the session progressed. The S&P 500 finished up 1.1 percent. While gains were broad-based, some of the biggest positive moves came from tech heavyweights like Facebook parent Meta, Netflix and Amazon, all of which won more than one percent. "There's a pretty fair amount of enthusiasm for momentum" stocks, said Jack Ablin, of Cresset Capital, who also noted that low trading volumes amplified the trend. In Europe, Paris's CAC 40 closed higher in a pre-holiday short session while Frankfurt was closed all day. London also closed in the green, despite a week clouded by lackluster economic data that is "stoking concerns about the UK's slowing momentum heading into the new year," said Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown. Hong Kong and Shanghai stock markets closed up over one percent, as China announced fresh fiscal measures to boost its ailing economy. On Tuesday, state media reported that China will raise its deficit in order to boost spending next year, as the world's second-largest economy battles sluggish domestic consumption, a property crisis and soaring government debt. Among individual companies, Honda shares closed more than 12 percent higher after the Japanese auto giant announced a buyback of up to 1.1 trillion yen ($7 billion), as it enters merger talks with struggling rival Nissan. The talks between Honda and Nissan could create the world's third-largest automaker, expanding development of EVs and self-driving tech. Honda's CEO insisted it was not a bailout for Nissan, which announced thousands of job cuts last month and reported a 93 percent plunge in first-half net profit. New York - Dow: UP 0.9 percent at 43,297.03 (close) New York - S&P 500: UP 1.1 percent at 6,040.04 (close) New York - Nasdaq Composite: UP 1.4 percent at 20,031.13 (close) London - FTSE 100: UP 0.4 percent at 8,136.99 (close) Paris - CAC 40: UP 0.1 percent at 7,282.69 (close) Frankfurt - DAX: Closed Tokyo - Nikkei 225: DOWN 0.3 percent at 39,036.85 (close) Hong Kong - Hang Seng Index: UP 1.1 percent at 20,098.29 (close) Shanghai - Composite: UP 1.3 percent at 3,393.53 (close) Euro/dollar: DOWN at $1.0389 from $1.0405 on Monday Pound/dollar: DOWN at $1.2531 from $1.2536 Dollar/yen: UP at 157.31 yen from 157.17 yen Euro/pound: DOWN at 82.89 pence from 83.00 pence West Texas Intermediate: UP 1.2 percent at $70.10 per barrel Brent North Sea Crude: UP 1.3 percent at $73.58 per barrel burs-jmb/nro

iShares Agency Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:AGZ) Stock Position Lowered by PNC Financial Services Group Inc.Hermosa Beach Police Department Capt. Landon Phillips was one of more than 200 law enforcement officers who recently graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Phillips has been with the HBPD for nearly 23 years and is part of the graduating class of the 292nd session of the National Academy, which had 257 graduates, according to a press release. “To be able to provide excellent service,” Phillips said in a statement about the HBPD, “we invest in our employees to provide them the best training and tools so they can be leaders in their profession.” “I learned best practices from the instructors and the many other executive-level students from agencies all over the world,” Phillips added about the FBI academy. “I was able to form friendships and partnerships with a network of police executives that I will rely on to enhance our department’s service and address challenges facing our community now and in the future.” The National Academy offers 11 weeks of advanced communication, leadership and fitness training, according to a press release from the nonprofit FBI National Academy Associates, Inc. “On average, these officers have 21 years of law enforcement experience,” the release said, “and usually return to their agencies to serve in executive-level positions.” Phillips started as a police officer with HBPD in April 2002, according to his LinkedIn page, and has served as sergeant, lieutenant, acting captain and captain. Nearly 56,000 graduates have competed the National Academy since 1935, according to the press release. It’s held at the FBI Training Academy in Quantico, where special agents and intelligence analysts are trained. “FBI Academy instructors, special agents, and other staff with advanced degrees provide the training,” the press release said. “Many instructors are recognized internationally in their fields.” HBPD Chief Paul LeBaron also graduated from the National Academy in 2015, which changed his life “personally and professionally,” he said in a statement. “I continually draw on the worldwide resources that come from being a graduate,” LeBaron said, “and I have implemented many of the National Academy’s key concepts right here at the Hermosa Beach Police Department including building community trust, technology based crime fighting and personal and employee wellness.” FBI Director Christopher Wray delivered remarks at the Dec. 12 graduation ceremony, which included law enforcement officials from 48 states, the District of Columbia and Guam, according to the press release.NoneMeet the Investment Guru! Discover His Secrets to Wealth

MIAMI , Dec. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at Art Basel Miami, Blue Square X proudly announced an expansion of its art curation services to further elevate the Vision X LED series. Building on its success with collaborations featuring artists like ThankYouX, Nick Thomm , Brooke Einbender , JN Silva, and institutions such as Art Republic and BlackDove, the company continues to lead at the intersection of art and technology. Past installations include Leila Pinto at Pace Gallery, Jennifer Steinkamp at Lehmann Maupin Gallery, and Anthony Samaniego of Art Republic. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.

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Analysts at B. Riley began coverage on shares of Viking Therapeutics ( NASDAQ:VKTX – Get Free Report ) in a report released on Friday, MarketBeat Ratings reports. The firm set a “buy” rating and a $109.00 price target on the biotechnology company’s stock. B. Riley’s price target would suggest a potential upside of 107.26% from the company’s previous close. B. Riley also issued estimates for Viking Therapeutics’ Q4 2024 earnings at ($0.24) EPS, Q1 2025 earnings at ($0.29) EPS, Q2 2025 earnings at ($0.30) EPS, Q3 2025 earnings at ($0.32) EPS, Q4 2025 earnings at ($0.32) EPS, FY2025 earnings at ($1.23) EPS, FY2026 earnings at ($1.74) EPS, FY2027 earnings at ($2.53) EPS and FY2028 earnings at ($1.83) EPS. Several other brokerages have also issued reports on VKTX. Oppenheimer reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $138.00 target price on shares of Viking Therapeutics in a research report on Wednesday, September 25th. William Blair reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Viking Therapeutics in a research note on Wednesday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. initiated coverage on Viking Therapeutics in a research report on Wednesday, September 11th. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $80.00 target price on the stock. Morgan Stanley reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and issued a $105.00 price target on shares of Viking Therapeutics in a research note on Thursday, September 12th. Finally, HC Wainwright increased their price objective on Viking Therapeutics from $90.00 to $102.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, November 4th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, ten have given a buy rating and two have assigned a strong buy rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $109.73. Read Our Latest Research Report on VKTX Viking Therapeutics Stock Performance Viking Therapeutics ( NASDAQ:VKTX – Get Free Report ) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October 23rd. The biotechnology company reported ($0.22) EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.24) by $0.02. During the same period last year, the business earned ($0.23) earnings per share. Equities research analysts forecast that Viking Therapeutics will post -0.98 EPS for the current year. Insider Transactions at Viking Therapeutics In related news, Director J Matthew Singleton sold 10,300 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, September 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $69.50, for a total value of $715,850.00. Following the sale, the director now owns 9,500 shares in the company, valued at approximately $660,250. The trade was a 52.02 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink . Also, Director Lawson Macartney sold 2,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, November 8th. The stock was sold at an average price of $68.67, for a total value of $137,340.00. Following the transaction, the director now directly owns 47,965 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,293,756.55. The trade was a 4.00 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Insiders have sold a total of 371,117 shares of company stock worth $27,140,009 in the last quarter. Company insiders own 4.70% of the company’s stock. Institutional Investors Weigh In On Viking Therapeutics Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Blue Trust Inc. acquired a new stake in Viking Therapeutics in the 3rd quarter valued at about $26,000. GAMMA Investing LLC increased its holdings in Viking Therapeutics by 124.6% in the third quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 438 shares of the biotechnology company’s stock valued at $28,000 after buying an additional 243 shares during the last quarter. Thurston Springer Miller Herd & Titak Inc. acquired a new stake in Viking Therapeutics in the second quarter valued at $27,000. Stone House Investment Management LLC lifted its holdings in Viking Therapeutics by 66.7% during the 3rd quarter. Stone House Investment Management LLC now owns 500 shares of the biotechnology company’s stock worth $32,000 after buying an additional 200 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Gilliland Jeter Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in Viking Therapeutics in the third quarter valued at approximately $32,000. 76.03% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors. Viking Therapeutics Company Profile ( Get Free Report ) Viking Therapeutics, Inc, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, focuses on the development of novel therapies for metabolic and endocrine disorders. The company's lead drug candidate is VK2809, an orally available tissue and receptor-subtype selective agonist of the thyroid hormone receptor beta (TRß), which is in Phase IIb clinical trials to treat patients with biopsy-confirmed non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, as well as NAFLD. Read More Receive News & Ratings for Viking Therapeutics Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Viking Therapeutics and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .With Australia proposing a ban on social media access for children under 16 years of age to protect their mental health and well-being, NT KURIOCITY seeks Gen Z’s opinions on this decision This idea recognises that social media can have both good and bad effects on young people. Limiting access might reduce problems like cyberbullying, sleep issues, harmful content, addiction, and poor focus. However, enforcing such a ban would be difficult. It could also affect education, as technology plays a big role in learning, and it might make it harder for some kids to access important information. Instead of a full ban, better solutions could include adding age-appropriate features, teaching online safety, regulating platforms, and encouraging parents to guide their kids. A balanced approach can keep children safe while allowing them to use social media in a positive way.” – Rachel Merwyn, Candolim While there are valid concerns about the impact of social media on young people’s mental health, a complete ban may be too severe. Despite the good intentions behind the proposal, it could be overly restrictive. Completely depriving children of social media may prevent them from developing essential digital skills in an increasingly connected society. Also, social media offers educational and social benefits. A more balanced approach, such as age-specific platforms and parental controls, could be a better solution. In today’s world, basic business ideas and start-ups are often closely tied to social media.” – Akruti Naik, Vasco Reducing social media use at a young age can help reduce problems like cyberbullying, pressure to look a certain way, and spending too much time on screens. This step could help children grow up healthier and build better relationships with others.” – Warren Daniel Da Costa, Verna Social media often exposes young users to cyberbullying, unrealistic standards, and addictive behaviours, all of which can harm their emotional development. By restricting access, children can focus on building real-life relationships, pursuing hobbies, and developing critical thinking skills. This move encourages a balanced upbringing and reduces youngsters’ dependency on virtual validation. While implementing such a restriction may pose challenges, the long-term benefits for children’s psychological growth make this decision a positive and necessary intervention.” – Kruti Chavan, Vasco Social media has both advantages and disadvantages, but its negative influence on the current generation is increasingly evident. It often promotes an environment of comparison and judgment, which can harm mental health. This is particularly apparent among the younger generation, who adopt slang and change their behaviour to follow trends. Also, they are vulnerable to online predators and need protection. It is disheartening to see how social media has eroded children’s innocence and taken away their childhood. I believe the limit of 16 could be slightly lowered. However, I support this law as it gives young people the chance to fully experience their childhood.” – Zeba Shaikh, Merces Banning social media access for children under the age of 16 is a positive step. Today’s children are exposed to an overwhelming amount of short-form content, which often leads to reduced attention spans and distractions in their daily lives. Restricting social media usage could help them focus better, develop healthier cognitive skills, and engage more meaningfully with their surroundings. While some might argue against imposing such restrictions, I believe this measure would greatly benefit their mental well-being and overall development.” – Aashutosh Prabhu, Mapusa Australia’s plan to ban social media for children under 16 has serious downsides, even though it seems protective. For older teens, this ban could stop them from exploring opportunities in business, creativity, and education. Keeping them away from modern technology would limit their chances to learn and grow. Also, some tech-savvy kids might find ways to get around the ban, which could lead them to unsafe or unregulated websites. A better solution would be to create safer online spaces and teach kids how to use the internet responsibly.” – Tanvi Tulshidas Kankonkar, Sancoale

After Thanksgiving, I watched a new documentary that set me at odds with December's frenzied pace. For me, the month has evolved from a time of calm reflection into a month of haves and wants. National Geographic’s "Tsunami: Race Against Time" chronicles the ravaging impact of the 2004 Indian Ocean eruption on Thailand and numerous other Southeast Asian countries. It hit me hard and gave me the jolt to ask myself how to get off the consumer train. Southeast Asia has my heart; my family and I lived in Asia beginning in the early 2000s. Our children were little then, and we established a set of holiday traditions that meant Christmas in Bangkok with minimal gifts and maximum adventures. The Thais are beautiful people, welcoming and gracious. The Dec. 26, 2004, earthquake and resulting tsunami in the Indian Ocean wrecked countless lives. It killed nearly a quarter of a million people in that region, including thousands of Thais and tourists. The documentary is spellbinding. The viewer becomes a participant in the unbelievable scenery and chaotic devastation the giant waves caused in the early hours of the day after Christmas. Watching the four-part series on a streaming platform created an alarming experience of seeing the water washing away beachgoers, buildings, and even a train. Frequent advertising, however, distracted from and contrasted with the presentation. Ads for mobile phones, fast-food restaurants and shoes horrifyingly broke up the narrative every few minutes: T-Mobile, Chick-fil-A, and DSW in between actual human misery. Relentless phone ads foreshadowed the documentary’s disaster just before smartphones became omnipresent. Ironically, frantic scientists in the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Honolulu were tracking the earthquake and tsunami in real time and struggled as they had few options to warn the millions of people who dotted the ocean’s coastlines and were exposed and vulnerable to the massive waves. Today's ads show an American life that seems superficial, too loud, too brightly lit, and primed for consumption compared with 20 years ago. Toggling between the ads and the documentary left me thinking about how to revise my forecast. I don't want to be an extreme version of humankind. Too many technology advancements are going somewhere scary where we all require experiences and stuff on demand, catered precisely to our highly refined sense of personal algorithms. I know a lot of good comes from the high-tech advancements, including ways to help warn about natural disasters such as future tsunamis. What is not good is the louder, self-focused lives presently occupied. I will do better in 2025. I will think more about how to spend my time, effort, and money and try to pay back. I don't want to be that extreme version of humans that play out in those commercials. Do you? Megan Giles Cooney is a columnist for the Traverse City (MI) Record-Eagle. Reach her at megan.cooney1@gmail.com .It’s that time of year when proposed budget numbers get floated for towns and school boards to consider, with details now being presented in workshops for the weeks ahead. That includes Londonderry, where the budget work is underway to study all things in the school district and where money can be best spent while striving to keep taxpayers and their wallets happy. Superintendent Dan Black presented his hundreds of pages outlining his fiscal 2026 budget proposal before the school board at a meeting on Nov. 26, an early look at some numbers and how money might be spent in the most fiscally responsible way possible. Black’s proposed $89,116,875 number is a responsible one, he said at the meeting. That number does not include any warrant articles that may appear on the ballot next March. How to bring full-day kindergarten to town remains a priority, officials said. In addition to kindergarten, it’s also a hope to convince voters to approve a plan that includes bringing the district’s school administrative offices to a new location so as not to have to continue to pay to lease space on Kitty Hawk Landing. Last year, a warrant article had asked voters to approve a $34.2 million project to expand Moose Hill, but failed to pass at the polls. Now updated plans for how to move forward will be proposed to voters at the polls next March, a more pared down project that could cost less. Black said the proposed numbers are less than last year, but still maintain the quality of education in Londonderry for its students. “It’s a very solid plan,” Black said at the meeting. The superintendent said he is optimistic about how voters will receive the updated Moose Hill full-day kindergarten and SAU office plan. Black said the budget numbers he put forward showed ways to find efficiency with personnel, shifting programs and staff and making sure all district goals remain intact. There have been “tough” decisions made, the superintendent added. In addition to the proposed operating budget, warrant articles could include several requests that appear every year including money to support buildings and grounds, technology, equipment, and money for vehicles/machinery. Black said he remained very hopeful voters will support the budget and the Moose Hill, full-day kindergarten plan along with a new SAU location project. “I’m planning for a positive vote,” Black said at a recent meeting. And if it didn’t pass, Black said that would be a conversation for next year’s budget process. School board officials along with administration and budget committee members will continue workshops in the weeks ahead prior to finalizing numbers by Jan. 7. Meetings to follow include a public hearing on the budget on Jan. 14; Feb. 7 is the annual Deliberative Session at Londonderry High School and voters head to the polls on March 11. ldnews@unionleader.com

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