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Jeff Bezos is pushing back against Tesla CEO Elon Musk's claim the Amazon founder predicted President-elect Trump would lose the 2024 presidential election. "Just learned tonight at Mar-a-Lago that Jeff Bezos was telling everyone that @realDonaldTrump would lose for sure, so they should sell all their Tesla and SpaceX stock," Musk wrote on his social media platform X in the early hours of Thursday morning. "Nope. 100% not true," Bezos replied. "Well, then, I stand corrected," Musk responded, with a laughing emoji. Trump won both the Electoral College and the popular vote in the election and received heavy backing from Musk, whom the president-elect has tapped to co-lead a new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) with Vivek Ramaswamy in his second term. Musk's cozy... Fox Business
Authored by Victor Davis Hanson via American Greatness, Never in U.S. history has a president-elect been welcomed as the real president before his January 20 inauguration. And never has the incumbent president so willingly surrendered his last two months in office and all but abdicated—to the relief of his nation and the rest of the world. One reason so many are welcoming Trump’s return is the universally desperate hope that his election spelled an end to a collective madness at home and its ripples abroad during the last four years. And why not? Nations overseas had never quite witnessed anything like the lethal August 2021 American flight from Afghanistan. That utter humiliation and impotence of the U.S. military likely signaled to Russia there would be no consequences if it invaded Ukraine—and it did; to Iran that it could now unleash Hamas and Hezbollah on Israel—and it did; and to China that it could daily threaten Taiwan and send a spy balloon across the United States with impunity—and it did. The result was the current global chaos perhaps not seen since the late 1930s when a confused United States was similarly a bystander to the rise of bellicose regimes and wars. The Biden administration shrugged that the Red Sea, the Black Sea, the South China Sea, the Straits of Hormuz, and the Eastern Mediterranean Sea all became dangerous to the U.S. Navy and unsafe to world shipping. A disparate group of nuclear and near-nuclear powers—Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran—are either at war with Western allies or threatening war with them. Their confidence was predicated on the assumption that the U.S. after 2020 was engaged in a Maoist-like cultural revolution that warred on its own security, energy, military, universities, and social unity—and would continue with a second Biden term. The Biden-era cultural revolution has done great damage to the United States. The U.S. border was systematically and deliberately destroyed to allow some 10-12 million illegal entrants to pour into the U.S. without legality or background checks. Never has an outgoing administration spitefully sold taxpayer-purchased border wall material for pennies on the dollar—rather than see it used for the purposes for which it was purchased. Never had the U.S. experienced such an immigrant surge. And never had more than 50 million, and over 15 percent of the resident American population been foreign-born. Why did Biden and Alejandro Mayorkas erase the border? What madness and hate drove them to dismantle federal immigration law? Was it sheer nihilism? Or a desperate but calculated effort to alter American demography for political purposes? For four years, the public, elected officials, and pundits have all warned that Joe Biden was dangerously cognitively challenged and indeed completely unfit to fulfill the duties of the presidency. A long-suffering nation winced as Biden slurred his words, spoke in unintelligible sound bites, stood frozen and mute, screamed at and libeled half the country, tripped, fell, wandered aimlessly, became bewildered, and more or less proved a global embarrassment. All knew Biden was not able to run the country; yet none knew exactly who was actually in charge of America in his stead. The Obamas? Leftists like Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, the Squad, Jill Biden, and the Biden staff? Our allies worried that the usually resilient American president was now all but demented. Our enemies enjoyed these leaderless years of opportunity. And the left serially misled the public that the decrepit Biden, whom they feared in private was senile, was “dynamic,” “energic,” and “fit as a fiddle.” Never has a president so deserved to be removed by the 25th Amendment or through impeachment and conviction. And never has even his inner circle finally but silently agreed as they left office, the very enablers who had done their political best to mask his dementia for four long years. Never has the justice system, from local to state to national jurisdictions, so systematically and coordinately, sought to bankrupt, render inert, and jail an ex-president and current presidential candidate. Rarely have the FBI, the CIA, the IRS, the Department of Justice, and the Pentagon become weaponized and so flagrantly and with impunity broken the law, abandoned their mission statements, and served political agendas rather than the American people. Not since the J. Edgar Hoover era has the FBI hierarchy serially lied under oath, stonewalled Congress, forged a court affidavit, or partnered with the media to suppress the news. Has the FBI ever raided an ex-president’s home, spied on parents at school board meetings, monitored Catholics, or tried to terrify and harass pro-life activists? Never has a presidential family so brazenly profited by selling its influence to foreign interests. Never has it used the powers of the FBI and DOJ to cover up its crimes and to ensure the family filial bagman would be for years exempted by the DOJ and later pardoned by the president himself, the father of the family miscreant and privy to the family syndicate’s illegal activities. Seldom has a president and his administration sought to fuel a veritable cultural revolution to change the fabric of the nation by institutionalizing a third, transexual gender, violating civil rights law, and systematically admitting, hiring, and promoting Americans on the basis of their race and gender. Never since the Civil War era had local and state insurrectionist governments established 600 nullification zones, in which they vowed to break federal law and consider it null and void within their jurisdictions. Never have rioters looted, burned, killed, assaulted, and occupied large swaths of cities for over 120 days, and largely with impunity. Never had the U.S. Treasury borrowed so much money so quickly and owed $37 in national debt—and been so intent on borrowing continuously nearly $2 trillion a year in annual deficits. Never has a political party sought to systematically violate long-standing traditions, customs, and often the law itself to destroy a political opponent: hiring a foreign national to spread smears among the media and bureaucracies, impeaching a president twice, trying an ex-president in the Senate, seeking to remove a presidential candidate from 16 state ballots, using five different judicial jurisdictions to try an ex-president, and serially so defaming a candidate and ex-president as a dictator, fascist, and Nazi to create a climate that encouraged two near-miss assassination attempts on him. In sum, for the last four years, the world has watched aghast as the United States lost its collective mind and became a radical Jacobin revolutionary society. So why is there not a sense of almost ecstatic relief, not just among conservatives but even among Democrats, that the years of darkness and madness are ending? The global public believes that the United States will again become lawful, have a secure border, return as a beacon of free-market economics, protect its allies, deter its enemies, win over its neutrals, return to the rule of law, restore the professionalism and prestige of its government agencies, check predatory nations abroad with a new deterrent military, and prepare to lead the world in energy production, exploration of space, and scientific and technology development. Summed up, the welcomed counterrevolution is one of restoration—to dream again that nothing is impossible, and the dreary age of stasis, envy, cynicism, and nihilism is ending, replaced again by a world without limits. No one knows quite what is ahead, but all know that it is at least better already than the current nightmare.Microsoft flags $0.8M writedown on stake in GM-backed Cruise
Extortion racket: BJP MLA, hostel super summoned by copsAmazon Prime Video has officially given the green light for Good Omens season 3, marking the final chapter of the beloved series. Based on the novel by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, the show follows the celestial odd couple—Aziraphale, the angel, and Crowley, the demon—as they attempt to prevent the apocalypse. Assembly Election Results Live Updates Maharashtra Election Results Jharkhand Election Results Bypoll Election Results The previous seasons have impressed audiences with their mix of humor, fantasy, and underlying themes of friendship and love between the unlikely duo. However, the final season will be markedly different from what fans have come to expect. Changes in Approach for the Final Season Unlike its predecessors, Good Omens season 3 will deviate from the usual format. 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Filming Set to Begin in Early 2025 In a recent update, Doon Mackichan, who plays Archangel Michael, confirmed via social media that filming for Good Omens season 3 will commence in January 2025, as mentioned in a report by Screenrant. Despite the setbacks, this announcement signals that production is back on track, and fans can anticipate the final episode sooner than expected. However, a release date remains uncertain. While season 2 aired in 2023 with six episodes, season 3 will likely take longer to arrive, owing to the new format and changes behind the scenes. Return of Familiar Faces The cast for Good Omens season 3 will be headlined by the returning talents of Michael Sheen (Aziraphale) and David Tennant (Crowley), whose performances have been central to the show's charm. Additionally, Jon Hamm, who played the enigmatic Gabriel in season 2, is expected to reprise his role, alongside Maggie Service and Nina Sosanya, who have also made significant contributions to the series. Notably, Doon Mackichan's Archangel Michael character will return, adding another familiar face to the final episode. In a recent comment, Gaiman hinted at the potential return of other previous actors in new roles, further adding intrigue to the final season. This shift in casting could bring unexpected surprises for viewers. What to Expect from the Final Story The narrative of Good Omens season 3 will revolve around the strained relationship between Aziraphale and Crowley as they face their most perilous challenge yet. The last moments of season 2 set the stage for an impending crisis, leaving the celestial duo at odds as they try to prevent the end of the world once again. This time, the stakes are higher, and their complex bond will be tested like never before. As teased by Gaiman, while the show’s signature humor will remain, the final season will delve deeper into the emotional and dramatic aspects of Aziraphale and Crowley's relationship. Their blossoming romance will take a backseat as they confront another Armageddon scenario, promising a tense, action-packed conclusion. FAQs Will there be a good Omen season 3? In December 2023, Good Omens was officially renewed for a third season. Vernon Sanders, Head of Television at Amazon MGM Studios, expressed excitement, stating, "The final season will undoubtedly deliver the same dynamic energy that our global audience has come to love." Has season 3 of Good Omens started filming? The third season of Good Omens on Amazon Prime Video has been condensed into a single 90-minute episode, rather than the full season originally approved in December 2023. Filming is still scheduled to take place in Scotland in early 2025, as initially planned. Assembly Election Results Live Updates Maharashtra Poll Results Highlights 2024 Jharkhand Poll Results Highlights 2024 (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel )16 Days Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
Ajax lost 1-3 to Italian team SS Lazio in the Johan Cruijff ArenA on Thursday in the UEFA Europa League. The Amsterdammers equalized through Bertrand Traore early into the second half, but goals from Pedro and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru gave the leaders of the Europa League the victory. It was Ajax’s third loss in their last five matches and their second in a row in the UEFA Europa League after they lost to Real Sociedad in their previous game. Despite this, they will likely still advance in the Europa League as their next match is against RFS from Latvia, who have two points in their six games. Lazio took the lead in the 12th minute. Lazio’s experienced Spanish player Pedro played a through ball to Loum Tchaouna, whose shot went in via the Ajax goalkeeper Remko Pasveer. Ajax had a chance to equalize in the 19th minute. A cross from Rensch found Brian Brobbey, but it was just about too high for the striker. Francesco Farioli’s team made the best possible start to the second half by equalizing. Steven Berghuis’ cross was headed toward goal by Kenneth Taylor. Lazio defender Luca Pellegrini cleared the ball off the line, but it went out to Bertrand Traore, who smashed the ball into the net to make it 1-1. However, the ArenA was silenced again five minutes later as the Roman team re-took the lead. A cross from Mattia Zaccagni went to the far post where Fisayo Dele-Bashiru shot toward the goal. Pasveer thought he had saved it initially, but goalline technology showed that the ball had gone over the line. Brobbey had another chance to score later on in the half after Pellegrini’s attempt to chest the ball back to the keeper was intercepted by Brobbey, but the striker’s header went wide of the goal. Pedro followed up his assist with a terrific goal in the 77th minute. Nuno Tavares came forward from his own half, dribbling past two players before passing the ball on to Tchaouna, who laid it off to the Spaniard. Ajax created chances to equalize late on in the match. They hit the crossbar twice via Traore and Anton Gaaei before Chuba Akpom missed a significant chance to score.
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He has published a large number of articles in economic journals. Published: December 28, 2024 4:22 PM IST By Edited by Dr Manmohan Singh, the former Prime Minister and Finance Minister who pulled out India of a tough, financial crisis passed away on December 26 at the age of 92 years. He was pronounced dead by the doctors at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) where he was admitted after losing consciousness at home. Dr Singh is highly respected across the world for his remarkable academic, bureaucratic, and legislative achievements and the awards and titles bestowed on him by the most prestigious institutions and organisations. Here, we try to highlight his journey as a student to the icon he became. Academic Record Other Assignments Leader, Indian Delegation to – Member Indian Delegation to: Publications Author of book “India’s Export Trends and Prospects for Self-Sustained Growth”, [Clarendon Press, Oxford University, 1964]. Has published a large number of articles in economic journals. For breaking news and live news updates, like us on or follow us on and . Read more on Latest on . Topics
Reeling Cowboys visit Dan Quinn's overachieving Commanders in a franchise role reversalPortland and Falmouth took home gold footballs Saturday after posting state championship victories at Fitzpatrick Stadium in Portland. In the Class A game, Portland quarterback Louis Thurston ran for two touchdowns and passed for two more to help the Bulldogs overpower Thornton Academy of Saco 35-14. The win avenged last year’s loss to the Trojans in the title game. Portland finished the season with a 10-2 record. Thornton, playing in its sixth consecutive Class A championship, finished 9-3. Trailing 7-6 in the third quarter, Portland’s offense ignited behind Thurston, who finished with 119 rushing yards on 13 carries and 126 passing yards, according to the Portland Press Herald . It started with an 81-yard touchdown run by Thurston. He then completed a pass for the 2-point PAT to give the Bulldogs a 14-7 lead. On Portland’s next possession, Thurston completed a 64-yard TD pass to Aidan McGowan. After Portland recovered an onside kick, Thurston tossed a TD pass to Cordell Jones to make it 28-7. The teams traded touchdowns to account for the final. Thornton Academy was led by Mauricio Sunderland, who had a 21-yard TD run and gained 115 yards. In the Class B game, Falmouth’s Indi Backman and Gio Guerrette ran for touchdowns and quarterback Tres Walker threw for a score to lead the Navigators to a 26-13 victory over Kennebunk. Falmouth finished the season 11-0 with the victory which marked its first state title. Defending state champion Kennebunk finished 10-1. Falmouth jumped out to a 14-0 lead in the first half only to see Kennebunk lineman Calvin Johnson intercept a Walker pass and return it 15 yards for a touchdown to pull the Rams within 14-6, according to Centralmaine.com Peter Kearns of Falmouth kicked a 35-yard field goal to make it 17-6 at halftime. Kearns punctuated a Falmouth drive by kicking another 35-yard field goal to start the second half making it 20-6. Kennebunk’s Jaiden Homa returned the ensuing kickoff 88 yards for a touchdown to pull the Rams within 20-13. But Falmouth countered when Guerrette scored on an 80-yard run to give the Navigators a 26-13 lead.Pakistan partially stops mobile and internet services ahead of pro-Imran Khan protest
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Quantum technologies: Preparing your business for the next tech revolutionMONTREAL — A childhood friend of the Quebec man killed in a Florida boat explosion earlier this week says one of the victim’s sisters was among the other six passengers injured in the blast. Thi Cam Nhung Lê says she grew up with Sebastien Gauthier in Quebec City and considered him her best friend. Lê says Gauthier’s older sister was also on the boat in Florida’s Broward County when it exploded and she was taken to a hospital. She says Gauthier’s family was in Florida to celebrate the holidays and that his sudden death feels “unimaginable.” Video posted on social media Monday shows the vessel engulfed in flames following the explosion, with a thick column of black smoke billowing into the sky. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has confirmed that Gauthier died of his injuries, saying a preliminary investigation shows the 37-foot vessel exploded after its engines were started. Lê remembers Gauthier as someone who was always smiling and says she is waiting for answers about what led to her friend’s death. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 28, 2024. Joe Bongiorno, The Canadian PressUndergraduate occupational and environmental health and safety programs at Utah State University, Brigham Young University, the University of Utah and Weber State University have formed a first-of-its-kind partnership to collectively promote their degrees and career opportunities. The partnership’s effort has included hosting informational sessions for prospective students featuring all four universities, a unified marketing campaign and collaborative management. The occupational and environmental health and safety field focuses on protecting the health, safety and well-being of workers by identifying, assessing and managing workplace and environmental risks. From 2018-2022, the most recent five-year data available from the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, 257 people died in occupational fatalities in Utah and 161,400 people suffered workplace injuries Reducing both numbers by producing well-trained graduates is a core objective of all four of the partner occupational and environmental health and safety programs. Academic advisor for USU’s Public Health program , Carl Farley, said the Occupational and Environmental Health field has incredibly high job placement, and starting salaries for bachelor’s-level professionals range from $68,000 to $100,000. Farley said they could easily double the number of program graduates and still have 100% job placement, but attracting students has always been a challenge. “Unfortunately, it’s the best kept secret. And we’re trying to change that,” Farley said. He said most of their students find out about the program by word of mouth, which is how USU senior Ethan Fullmer found the program. Fullmer is a pre-dental student from Hyde Park. He said he started as a human biology major, which is common for pre-medical students, but a student in the public health program recommended it to him. “I talked to Farley, and it seemed like a degree with lots of career options, smaller class sizes and opportunities to get my hands dirty outside of the classroom,” Fullmer said. He said he likes that the program is so hands on, and every student has to do an internship, so they get real world experience. The field encompasses a range of disciplines, such as industrial hygiene, ergonomics, occupational health psychology, occupational medicine, occupational health nursing, occupational safety and mining safety. “We’ve had graduates work in every field from oil and gas to hospitals and technology,” said program director Scott Bernhardt. “We’ve had students work at Intel, Amazon, Tesla, you name it.” Program lecturer John Flores said for incoming freshmen interested in STEM, public health is a good place to start. “If they decide they don’t like it, the foundation they will have from entry level classes will meet any other science requirements,” Flores said. Tori Joy, who is leading the partnership as the occupational and environmental health and safety pathways coordinator at Weber State, said students don’t often learn about these types of jobs in high school or grade school. She said they want students to learn about the field, get excited about it and enroll in one of these programs, no matter which university they choose to go to. “The enthusiastic involvement of all four undergraduate programs — which ostensibly compete against one another — sends a rare and powerful message,” Joy said. “It speaks to the importance of what we’re doing and our shared commitment to both students and workers. The graduates of our programs literally save lives and positively impact hundreds of thousands of Utahns — and they’re rewarded with meaningful, fulfilling careers.” To learn more about any of the programs in the partnership, go to rmcoeh.com/undergraduate-degrees .
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A brand new community hub has opened for care experienced young people to gather, have fun and find wraparound support Sefton Council has launched a brand new community hub for care experienced young people which offers a place to gather, learn new skills and access wraparound support. The Hub in Waterloo opened it's doors earlier this month and the council hopes it will foster a community among care experienced people in the borough. Julieann is one young person who has just started to visit The Hub, they said: “It is a comforting place to be. It is very welcoming and so are all the staff. The Hub is a great place to go to disappear for a few hours and there is always someone to talk to here." Care experienced young people are some of the most vulnerable in society and studies show the act of moving into care can be hugely traumatic. Furthermore, care experienced people face increased challenges and even discrimination across education, employment, housing and are more likely to struggle with mental health issues. Sefton Council said it has huge ambitions for The Hub and wants it to be a ‘one stop shop’ in which young people can access essential services in a comfortable and welcoming environment. Furthermore, the local authority plans to foster a mutually supportive community where young people return for advice and guidance and/or access professional help in times of crisis. Service manager, Laura Doyle said: “The Hub offers vital, accessible, wraparound support that will have the potential to completely transform the lives of our care experienced young people in Sefton. "Our care experienced young people have so much to offer and everyone here at The Hub will support them every step of the way to unlock their potential and achieve their aspirations. We want to know they never have to feel alone and we will continue to support them to take their place in the world and achieve their ambitions. "Most importantly, it will be an inviting, safe and welcoming space where young people can connect and develop friendship and support networks." Young people at The Hub will be able to drop in to use services like the food pantry and work space and make appointments for support with housing, finances and employment coaches. They will also to participate in the organisation and curation of social and educational events and connect more widely with the local community. Logan is another person who only has positive things to say about what this provision means for them and other young people in Sefton, they said: “The Hub is a place where people can get help and feel safe. There are people here who can help you if you need advice or guidance in life. It is also a place for young people to socialise or quiet space to work in peace.” There were also heartfelt and emotional testimonials from two young people who wanted to remain anonymous, one said: “I feel like it’s the perfect place too wind down when everything feels too much.” The other added: “I wish I had a place like this when I was younger as it would have really helped me.” Dr Risthardh Hare is Sefton Council's Director of Children Services and he spoke about the development of the local authority's children's services since their 'inadequate' Ofsted inspection in 2022 and what The Hub represents in terms of its commitment to continual improvement. Dr Hare said: "I think it's extremely important that we evolve and one of the key lessons we've learned is children have to be at the centre of our service provision. It's been a journey where the whole of the council has had to learn and join up together to support children's services so that they could actually improve. "As 'corporate parents', we're actually responsible for this, and it's not just one or two people sitting on a committee, it's the whole of the council in different ways. So we're all responsible." To celebrate the opening of The Hub and to mark the local authority's ongoing commitment to the project - as well as children's services across the borough - people gathered for a tree planting ceremony earlier this week. Cllr Paulette Lappin was in attendance to help bed in the 'positivitree' in the back garden of The Hub, she said: "The whole place from the decoration to the facilities for the young people - it's beautiful and very thoughtfully done. "This place is absolutely integral to being able to provide really good services for young people. Children in care very often feel they don't belong so, this is a commitment from the council that says, 'you do belong', to us."
