In recent years, Virginia has become the epicenter of America’s struggle between two possible future paths on climate policy, Citizens Climate Lobby's Chris Wiegard writes in a guest column. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on X (Opens in new window) Most Popular Underground fire at Williamsburg Premium Outlets extinguished Underground fire at Williamsburg Premium Outlets extinguished Fire crews begin extinguishing underground fire at Williamsburg Premium Outlets Fire crews begin extinguishing underground fire at Williamsburg Premium Outlets New restaurant owner keeps tradition of serving community Thanksgiving feast in Hampton New restaurant owner keeps tradition of serving community Thanksgiving feast in Hampton Newport News council to consider banning guns from government buildings Newport News council to consider banning guns from government buildings Friday/Saturday high school scoreboard: Maury, Oscar Smith capture football region championships Friday/Saturday high school scoreboard: Maury, Oscar Smith capture football region championships 757Teamz football live scoreboard: 5 region championship games slated for tonight 757Teamz football live scoreboard: 5 region championship games slated for tonight Let it burn: Days-old underground fire at Williamsburg outlet mall could smolder for a week Let it burn: Days-old underground fire at Williamsburg outlet mall could smolder for a week UVA and Virginia Tech meet in a Commonwealth Cup with higher stakes this season UVA and Virginia Tech meet in a Commonwealth Cup with higher stakes this season In era of NIL and transfer portal, coaches accept reality of tampering as ‘unacceptable acceptable practice’ In era of NIL and transfer portal, coaches accept reality of tampering as ‘unacceptable acceptable practice’ Indoor skate park coming to Newport News Indoor skate park coming to Newport News Trending Nationally What to watch: ‘Senna,’ ‘Little Secret’ offer made-to-order holiday home viewing ‘Beatles ’64’ captures the Fab Four charming a grieving nation How to use up every one of your Thanksgiving leftovers Crazy cleaning fees have caused once-loyal Airbnb travelers to consider hotels Why did the chicken with a broken wing cross a Chicago road? To be rescued, it turns outThe announcement of the movie's release date in 2025 has only heightened the anticipation and excitement surrounding the "Entertainment District Arc." Fans are already marking their calendars, planning cosplay outfits, and organizing viewing parties in anticipation of the next chapter in the "Demon Slayer" saga. The fervor and dedication of the fanbase serve as a testament to the impact and enduring popularity of this beloved series.
In the tradition of great storytelling and timeless legends, "Nezha: The Demon Child's Sea Adventure" is poised to captivate audiences and continue the box office success of its predecessor. With a compelling storyline, rich character development, and breathtaking visuals, the film is gearing up for a triumphant release on Chinese New Year 2025. Get ready to dive into the depths of magic and wonder with Nezha once more, as the legend of the demon child unfolds in a spectacular new chapter that is sure to leave audiences spellbound and eager for more.In a quaint village nestled among the rolling hills of rural China, a heartwarming story is unfolding. Tang Shangjun, a hardworking young man with a heart of gold, has set out on a mission to make his mother's dream come true - to have a new house of her own.
In conclusion, the current English Premier League season has witnessed some exceptional performances in terms of chance creation, with John Palmer, Ben Seat, and Wilfried Kulu leading the way. Their ability to provide their teammates with quality scoring opportunities has been crucial for their teams' success, and they will continue to play a significant role in shaping the outcome of matches in the remainder of the season. The battle for supremacy on the chances created leaderboard is just another exciting aspect of this thrilling and competitive league.
The Prime Minister will this week kick off what he has called the “next phase” of Government, as he announces the markers for his “missions” that Number 10 say will allow the public to hold Sir Keir and his team to account on their promises and will be reached by the end of the Parliament. The milestones will run alongside public sector reform, Downing Street said. This will include a focus on reforming Whitehall, spearheaded by the as-yet-unannounced new chief civil servant the Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet ministers, so it is geared towards the delivery of Labour’s missions, according to Number 10. The same focus will also influence decisions for next year’s spending review, it has been suggested. Writing in The Sun on Sunday, the Prime Minister compared “focusing the machinery of government” to “turning an oil tanker” and said that “acceptance of managed decline” has “seeped into parts of Whitehall”. “The British people aren’t fools. They know a ruthless focus on priorities is essential,” he wrote. The Sunday Times reported that one of the milestones would focus on early education, with the aim to raise the number of children who are ready for school, educationally and socially. Cabinet Office minister Pat McFadden said that “it’s estimated that more than a million school days worth of teacher time each year is spent dealing with” children who are not prepared for school. Labour’s missions, as laid out in their July election manifesto, focus on economic growth, energy security and cleaner energy, the NHS, childcare and education systems, as well as crime and criminal justice. Ahead of revealing the details, Sir Keir said in a statement: “This plan for change is the most ambitious yet honest programme for government in a generation. “Mission-led government does not mean picking milestones because they are easy or will happen anyway – it means relentlessly driving real improvements in the lives of working people. “We are already fixing the foundations and have kicked-started our first steps for change, stabilising the economy, setting up a new Border Security Command, and investing £22 billion in an NHS that is fit for the future. “Our plan for change is the next phase of delivering this Government’s mission. “Some may oppose what we are doing and no doubt there will be obstacles along the way, but this Government was elected on mandate of change and our plan reflects the priorities of working people. “Given the unprecedented challenges we have inherited we will not achieve this by simply doing more of the same, which is why investment comes alongside a programme of innovation and reform.” The so-called “missions” outlined in Labour’s election manifesto focused on five key policy areas: kickstart economic growth; make Britain a clean energy superpower; take back our streets; break down barriers to opportunity; and build an NHS fit for the future. 🚨 New polling with @ObserverUK Keir Starmer has seen an 8 point drop in his net approval rating after a significant uptick in the number disapproving of his performance. 22% approve of his performance vs. 54% who disapprove. This gives Starmer a net rating of -32%. pic.twitter.com/J33nMnwflP — Opinium (@OpiniumResearch) November 30, 2024 The announcement comes after a first five months in office that has seen anger over Budget proposals and reports of tension in Number 10. Polling for The Observer newspaper by Opinium indicates that more than half of the public disapprove of the Prime Minister’s performance. According to the survey of approximately 2,000 adults, 54% of people disapprove of his performance, compared with 22% who approve, leaving him with a net rating of -32%.Oliver Glasner: Crystal Palace are heading in right direction after Ipswich win
Women have been exposed to both social pressures and brutal forms of violence. Breaking stereotypes becomes a major tool for their empowerment. However, recently, an incident has raised much debate, which has created questions about the authenticity of such an attempt. A post by ‘indianshitposts’ on Instagram featured a Lucknow bride who was said to be breaking stereotypes by wearing a ‘Banarasi bikini’ on her wedding day.The caption on the post read, ‘Lucknow bride breaks stereotypes by wearing Banarasi bikini in marriage ceremony. Internet splits into two halves.’ The picture sparked the debate, with some calling it a bold move and others labelling it as a total stunt. However, it was later exposed as a deepfake by the AI technology. It showed the need for media literacy and critical thinking in today’s age. True empowerment requires making sensible choices, not taking an abuse of freedom to draw attention or spread misinformation. What matters is the difference between honest endeavors to break stereotypes and publicity stunts masquerading as empowerment efforts. This way, we facilitate a more authentic and meaningful discussion over women’s empowerment and social change. :The 49ers shored up their suddenly thin running back corps on Tuesday by claiming Israel Abanikanda off waivers from the New York Jets. In a corresponding move, the Niners placed Christian McCaffrey on injured reserve after he suffered a right knee injury in Sunday night’s 35-10 loss to the Bills . Coach Kyle Shanahan on Monday said backup running back Jordan Mason would “most likely” join McCaffrey on IR, but the 49ers did not place him on that list just yet after he sprained his ankle Sunday. Abanikanda, 22, is in his second year as a pro after the Jets picked him in the fifth round of the 2023 draft out of Pittsburgh. He was waived Monday to make room for Kene Nwangwu, who had a 99-yard kick return touchdown and forced a fumble as a practice-squad elevation in New York’s loss Sunday to the Seahawks. Abanikanda has been inactive for all 12 of the Jets’ games this season. Last year, he had 22 carries for 70 yards in six games, adding seven catches for 43 yards. The 49ers also signed maligned wide receiver Ronnie Bell to the practice squad. Bell, whom the 49ers waived last week, was drafted by San Francisco last year in the seventh round out of Michigan and has eight catches for 90 yards in 26 career games.
Overall, the sharp drop in inventory levels in the Beijing real estate market reveals a number of important signals about the current state of the market. From strong demand and limited supply to changing investor sentiment and a potential shift towards a more balanced market, these signals suggest that the hot streak in Beijing's real estate market is far from over. As buyers, sellers, and investors navigate these changing dynamics, the key will be to stay informed, agile, and prepared to adapt to the evolving landscape of the Beijing real estate market.Lynne Roberts wasn't looking to leave as Utah women's basketball coach. Then she got a call from LA
Columbia, a perennial football loser, wins Ivy League title for first time since 1961By approving the dissolution of these banks, regulators are signaling their commitment to enforcing stricter standards and ensuring that only financially sound and well-managed institutions operate in the market. This move is expected to help enhance the overall credibility and resilience of the banking sector, ultimately benefiting both customers and the economy as a whole.
Boulder swimmers fear pool, rec center closures as winter approaches( MENAFN - Jordan Times) WASHINGTON - US President-elect Donald Trump said Monday he intends to impose sweeping tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada and China in response to illegal drug trade and immigration. In a series of posts to his Truth Social account, Trump vowed to hit some of the United States' largest trading partners with sweeping tariffs on all goods entering the country. "On January 20th, as one of my many first Executive Orders, I will sign all necessary documents to charge Mexico and Canada a 25 per cent tariff on ALL products coming into the United States, and its ridiculous Open Borders," he wrote. In another post, Trump said he would also be slapping China with a 10 per cent tariff, "above any additional Tariffs," on all of its products entering the US in response to what he said was its failure to tackle fentanyl smuggling. Tariffs are a key part of Trump's economic agenda, with the Republican president-elect vowing wide-ranging duties on allies and adversaries alike while he was on the campaign trail ahead of his November 5 victory. Trump's first term in the White House was marked by an aggressive and protectionist trade agenda that also targeted China, Mexico and Canada, as well as Europe. While in the White House, Trump launched an all-out trade war with China, imposing significant tariffs on hundreds of billions of dollars of Chinese goods. At the time he cited unfair trade practices, intellectual property theft, and the trade deficit as justifications. China responded with retaliatory tariffs on American products, particularly affecting US farmers. The US, Mexico and Canada are tied to a three-decade-old free trade agreement, now called the USMCA, that was renegotiated under Trump after he complained that the US businesses, especially automakers, were losing out. "Mexico and Canada remain heavily dependent on the US market so their ability to walk away from President-elect Trump's threats remains limited," Wendy Cutler, vice president at the Asia Society Policy Institute, and former US trade official, told AFP. "He would undoubtedly be challenged in US courts but that will take time to work through the legal process," she added. By citing the fentanyl crisis and illegal immigration, Trump appeared to be using national security concerns as a means to break that deal, something that is allowed under the rules set by the World Trade Organization. But most countries and the WTO treat national security exceptions as something to be used sparingly, not as a routine tool of trade policy. Trump in 2018 cited national security justifications to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports that targeted close allies like Canada, Mexico, and the European Union. This led to retaliatory measures from the trading partners. 'No cause of concern' The EU ambassador to the United States on Friday said that Europe would be ready to respond in case of renewed frictions with the US over trade. Shortly after Trump's victory, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum reassured her citizens that Trump's return was "no cause for concern" despite the virulent trade threats. Many economists have warned that tariffs would hurt growth and push up inflation, since they are primarily paid by importers bringing the goods into the US, who often pass those costs on to consumers. But those in Trump's inner circle have insisted that the tariffs are a useful bargaining chip for the US to push its trading partners to agree to more favorable terms, and to bring back manufacturing jobs from overseas. Trump has said he will put his commerce secretary designate Howard Lutnick, a China hawk, in charge of trade policy. Lutnick has expressed support for a tariff level of 60 per cent on Chinese goods alongside a 10 per cent tariff on all other imports. MENAFN30112024000028011005ID1108942284 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.Arsenal rounded off 2024 with a victory as they beat Ipswich 1-0 to move up to second in the Premier League table. Kai Havertz was Arsenal’s hero , scoring the only goal of the game, as the Gunners made a winning start to life without Bukayo Saka . The winger will likely be out for “more than two months” following hamstring surgery according to Mikel Arteta, and Arsenal will need to show more creativity than this. But in the absence of their attacking threat, they can at least call upon their defensive steel to get the job done. Ipswich were not given a sniff all night, attempting three shots all game and none on target, as Arsenal kept their seventh clean sheet in the Premier League this season. No side has kept more than that, while no team has conceded fewer goals than Arsenal’s 16 in the top-flight so far in 2024/25. Here are three key talking points after Arsenal’s win. Around the New Year is typically a time for fireworks, but there was none of that at the Emirates Stadium on Friday night. Instead, Arsenal and Ipswich played out a game that will not live long in the memory for anyone involved. It had all the hallmarks of that time in between Boxing Day and New Year, where no one really knows what day it is as they drift along in a slumber. Arsenal had plenty of the ball early on, including over 90 per cent of the possession in the first 25 minutes, and that set the tone. Ipswich were happy to sit deep, playing in a 5-2-3 formation that involved all 11 of their players being camped inside their own half. For Arsenal, it was a case of breaking them down and, without their talisman Saka, they struggled. Havertz proved to be their hero, but Arteta will have plenty to ponder as he looks for solutions going forward. It was only a year ago that serious questions were being asked about Havertz’s move from Chelsea to Arsenal. By this stage last season, after joining Arsenal for £65million, the German had scored just five goals. Havertz looked out of sorts playing in midfield and Arteta’s pet project seemed like it was set to fail without ever getting off the ground. Fast forward a year and Havertz is on 12 goals this season at the same stage after finding the net against Ipswich. It was a fitting end to the year for the 25-year-old, who has flourished into the player that Arsenal thought he could be. A move to the team’s No9 at the start of the year sparked Havertz into life and his tally of 21 goals in 2024 is better than any other Arsenal player. He was back in midfield on Friday, though, as Gabriel Jesus kept his place up front following five goals in two games last week. Havertz showed the benefit of playing him as a No8, pushing up the pitch and being in the right place at the right time to poke home Leandro Trossard’s cross. Arteta had six players available to him on Friday who could play at left-back, and yet it was Myles Lewis-Skelly that he picked. The teenager has started the last three league games in a row and, on the basis of this latest showing, there is no reason to he think that he shouldn’t make it four. Lewis-Skelly has looked so comfortable in Arsenal’s back four, both on the ball and defensively, too. Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher said it best last week when working on Sky Sports during Arsenal’s win at Crystal Palace, but Lewis-Skelly simply doesn’t look or play like an 18-year-old. He completed 90 minutes here too, which felt a milestone for the youngster given Arsenal were seeing out a 1-0 win. Riccardo Calafiori will no doubt assume the role of Arsenal’s left-back once fully fit, but Lewis-Skelly is out to make it so he doesn’t have it all his own way.
The Guangsha Lions have been in scintillating form in the recent matches, notching up an impressive 9 wins in 8 games and firmly establishing themselves at the top of the league standings. With such a stellar performance under their belt, fans are now eagerly anticipating whether the Lions can maintain their lead and clinch the top spot in the league.Kawhi Leonard drops cryptic video hinting his return: "There's been good days, there's been bad day, but I keep coming back"
Fambrough: Pass the turkey, don't pass up chance to see BR teams in quarterfinalsAs we witness this significant milestone in the preservation of China's cultural heritage, let us applaud ByteDance for its dedication to advancing knowledge, preserving tradition, and enriching the cultural tapestry of our world. The ripple effects of this donation will be felt for generations to come, as the wisdom of the "Rujiazang" continues to inspire and enlighten minds around the globe.In conclusion, the launch of the "Boosting Computing Power, Empowering Smart Decisions" initiative marks a significant milestone in the digital transformation journey of Liaoning Province. By prioritizing computational capabilities and data-driven decision-making, the participating departments are laying the groundwork for a smarter, more efficient, and more resilient future. Through strategic investments, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence, Liaoning Province is poised to emerge as a leader in the era of digital innovation.