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Who Is Jacquees’ Girlfriend, Dreezy? Relationship History Explained By Curious about the drama between and his , and the unfolding tensions involving his rumored new girlfriend? Fans have been captivated by the recent developments involving the R&B singer, his ex-girlfriend, and his shifting romantic life. Here’s a look at their fiery breakup, social media drama, Jacquees’ new girlfriend, and the romantic twists that have everyone talking. Who is Jacquees dating? As of 2024, Jacquees is Deiondra Sanders, the daughter of former NFL player Deion Sanders. The relationship came to light after Jacquees posted photos and videos of himself with Deiondra while vacationing in the Dominican Republic in late 2023. This fueled speculation that his relationship with rapper Dreezy had ended, marking a new chapter in his personal life. Deiondra and Jacquees’s relationship has already drawn attention due to a social media dispute between Deiondra and Dreezy. The feud included public tweets and screenshots, creating a storm of rumors about Jacquees’s romantic entanglements. The drama has left fans curious about how the story will unfold. Jacquees and Dreezy relationship history Jacquees and Dreezy’s relationship began in 2018, blossoming from a professional collaboration into a romantic connection. The two publicly confirmed their relationship after working on Dreezy’s song “Love Someone.” Their romance included grand gestures, like Jacquees’s extravagant Valentine’s Day surprises for Dreezy, which became a highlight of their early days together. However, their relationship was marred by frequent breakups and reconciliations. They initially broke up in late 2019 but reunited in early 2020. Despite attempts to keep their relationship private, their public spats on social media often exposed their ups and downs. The pair officially parted ways in 2023, with Jacquees later being linked to Deiondra Sanders. Jacquees and Dreezy’s story is one of passion, collaboration, and turbulence, reflecting the challenges of balancing fame and personal life. While Jacquees appears to have moved on, his past with Dreezy continues to captivate fans, especially as social media disputes hint at lingering tensions. Whether this chapter is truly closed remains to be seen, but it’s clear their relationship left a mark on both their personal and professional lives. Vritti Johar, Content Writer at ComingSoon.net, fuses her cinema passion with sharp content creation skills. When she's off-duty, you'll find her exploring the world through art and photography, always feeding her creative side. Share article
NDP ready to open 'gates' to pass Liberal GST holiday bill separate from $250 rebateThe first occupants of a temporary shelter built adjacent to the homeless encampment on Lower Patricia Boulevard will be moving into the facility at 397 Third Ave. starting the week of Dec. 16. After more than seven months of construction , the 42-room Homeless Encampment Action Response Temporary Housing (HEARTH) transitional shelter facility for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness is finished. Connective, the facility operator, will complete its staff training and kitchen setup over the next 10 days before the first occupants arrive. The shelter is equipped with a commercial kitchen, amenity space (dining room and offices) and a shared laundry room. Each of the 42 units is equipped with basic furniture, bed sheets, towels and blankets. Some units have washrooms accessible for people with mobility challenges. There is also some room for storage at the discretion of the operator, Connective. Pets might be allowed, on a case-by-case basis, and those decisions will be left to the people who operate the facility . A third-party security company has been hired and the modular camp is equipped with cameras. Staff are trained in how to utilize the cameras and security system to mitigate risks. The entire site is fenced and a gatehouse will be installed after occupancy begins. Residents who smoke or vape will be required to do so outdoors in a smoking area that is within sight of the office and cameras. The shelter will also have a supervised safe consumption area for drug users. The trailers are all equipped with a sprinkler system and residents will have the protection of fire alarms, smoke detectors and fire extinguishers. The low-barrier housing will be made available to people who have a varying degree of needs and the transitional facility meets the government’s Housing First mandate which emphasizes housing as a basic need that provides the stability and safety needed for individuals to rebuild their lives. According to BC Housing, the criteria for choosing residents will be based on the following: “Residents will be people who are living in the community in shelters and from the Lower Patricia encampment who are ready for independent housing with embedded supports. Tenant selection is a collaboration between Connective (the building operator), BC Housing and several other agencies.” Preference will be given to Prince George residents, especially those currently living in encampments. The Third Avenue camp is not designed to allow couples to room together nor is there support for families with children. “For families who are experiencing homelessness, BC Housing prioritizes providing subsidized housing, as it’s available and when it matches the needs of the individual, said BC Housing spokesperson Cait Wills, in an email to The Citizen . “All shelter staff in Prince George have access to resources through the Ministry of Children and Family Development should anyone request supports for minors, and the Youth Connects youth shelter is also available as a service. Additionally, there are two women’s transition housing shelters in Prince George available for women and children fleeing domestic violence. “In Prince George, for couples seeking shelter, the Second Avenue Temporary Housing Drop-In Centre may be able to accommodate them. In supportive housing, couples are typically given their own units, and they can visit each other as they wish.” Third Avenue residents will receive daily meals and will have 24/7 on-site staff support, where they will have access to healthcare referrals/wellness checks and connections or referrals to community services and support groups. Residents will pay rent and be required to sign an agreement that outlines their responsibilities but that will not be considered a rental agreement because the units are considered transitional housing. Guests will be permitted but will be required to follow defined visitor policies. The provincial government is providing B.C. Housing $4.1 million in funding to establish the camp. The city provided $468,126 for ground preparation and water/sewer and utilities hookups that will serve the housing project. Site preparation began in early May and installation of the ATCO trailers that make up the facility started in June. BC Housing has a three-year temporary use permit and in April entered into a lease agreement with the city for the property. Connective is a community-based social services non-profit operating across BC and Yukon. The housing operator currently manages four other sites in Prince George. The province selected Connective as the Third Avenue operator based on its history of providing innovative, person-centered services that help individuals meet goals and become more independent. Eric Depeneau, the city’s director of administrative services, updated council in October and said the eventual dismantling of the legally protected Moccasin Flats (Lower Patricia) homeless encampment remains on track. The city still intends to go to the BC Supreme Court by the end of the year to request that the ban on evictions from the site be lifted now that the majority of residents of the flats have moved on. In February 2022, in a landmark court case , the city was barred from tearing down Moccasin Flats and displacing its residents until alternative shelter and daytime destinations could be arranged for them. BC Housing hosted two community engagement information sessions in March to discuss the Third Avenue shelter and several neighbouring business operators did express concerns about having the facility in the area. If you have any questions or comments, contact BC Housing through email at [email protected] .1. A classic Lite Brite that comes with plenty of interchangeable HD templates and 1,000 mini pegs. Plus it has four different light modes! Is anyone else jealous that the Lite Brite that they had as a kid was no where near as cool as this one or is it just me? Promising review: "I bought this for my nephew for Christmas 2023 because he has a love of Pokemon. Well, when he opened it he did not know what he was supposed to do, but his mom was super excited about it. Once he learned how to use it, he and all the other kids were putting the first picture together. It came with several pictures to choose from and the lighting had different settings. Definitely something that was a hit with an 8-year-old. " — Cher May Get it from Amazon for $15.49+ (available in five styles). 2. A Bluey version of their fave game, Candy Land that includes all their favorite characters. The board includes some fan-favorite locations like Shadowlands and Rug Island and will have your mini wanting to play again and again. Promising review: "My 3-year-old says she likes this version better than the regular Candy Land . That's saying something because we played the original Candy Land game daily. The added rules make it way more fun for sure!!" — Susan Palyo Get it from Amazon for $14.99 . 3. A splurge-y rechargeable laser tag set your kid will NEVER stop talking about. Laser tag right at home? Sign me up! Your house will now be the house all the kids wanna sleep over and hang out at. And, admit it, you'll wanna play a round or two with them as well. This set includes four rechargeable guns, four rechargeable vests, and one charging station. You can play approximately eight games per charge. The little LCD screens on the vest keep count of how many lives you have, and the vest vibrates when you get shot/tagged. You can play with up to four teams and have to eliminate your enemies to win the game. Recommended for ages 8+. Promising review: "We love the simplicity of this product. The chest piece fits all sizes, and the laser tag guns are not so real that you are afraid to let kids play with them. There's even a laser beam sound effect if you don’t like the cracking sound of gunfire. It is exactly as it was listed. We get over 150 feet of range on cloudy days at dusk. We use it in our yard and in the woods. This is not just fun for kids — the adults in our family are having just as much fun. The seller was very easy to work with and very responsive to customer care and satisfaction, which I find very gratifying. Well packaged, we would definitely buy from them again. Thanks." — Risky business Get it from Amazon for $159.99 . 4. A mobile gaming controller that's compatible with most Androids and iPhone 15 and will have your little gamer teen jumping for joy upon opening it. It comes with three interchangeable thumbsticks and has an audio jack so they can connect their headphones. Plus they can charge while they play! Call of Duty on their phones just got a major upgrade. Although it's for iPhone 15, reviewers with other iPhones are saying it works with their phones just fine. Promising review: "I got this to play ZZZ away from home on my phone. It works really well, links up to my iPhone 14 Pro Max as a PS4 controller and has a lot of battery life. One of the best features is that it wakes up and connects when you expand it to add your phone. I have tried it as a bluetooth controller connected to my PC, and it works pretty good there too." — Jay Get it from Amazon for $62.99+ (available in two styles). 5. A splurge-worthy Nintendo Switch because your kid is a total gamer and has been eyeing this baby for a while. It comes with two detachable Joy-Con controllers and they'll be able to play this on the TV, tabletop, or as a handheld game. (Meaning it's portable!) Right after opening it they'll be on the phone with literally everyone bragging about it. Promising review: "I bought the Nintendo Switch for my grandchildren for Christmas. It was easy to connect to my TV . Learning to use the controllers was a breeze . The grandkids really enjoyed playing and so did my adult children. There have been no problems with it at all. I would buy it all over again." — MamaGBee Get it from Amazon for $284.99 . 6. A hair tinsel kit so your little one can have those trendy sparkly locks that are literally so freakin' cute. The tinsel is heat-resistant and the kit comes with everything you'll need to successfully achieve a *dazzling* new 'do for your kiddo. They'll definitely be living their best fairy life. The kit includes 2,400 hair tinsel strands, a crochet tool, tweezers, and 200 silicone link ring beads. The tweezers come with oil on them to prevent rusting so if they look wonky, just wipe 'em down! Promising reviews: "My daughter loves these. She’s had the same extension in for two weeks now. Great quality. Takes some getting used to when learning to attach onto the hair. Crimping it is much easier than trying to tie the tinsels as they end up loosening and falling off. My daughter’s gotten numerous compliments on her hair." — epune02 "So easy to use! Great price and great quality!! So many fun colors to choose from and all tools are included! My 3-, and 5-year-old wanted tinsel in their hair for Christmas. I did this in five minutes before bedtime at home, way cheaper and easier than going to the salon to have it done! Highly recommend!" — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in four different sets). 7. A Really Loud Librarians game from the creators of Exploding Kittens your kiddo will *adore*. It's super easy — simply break into teams, have a player pick a category card, and that team will race around the board shouting out words that match the category and begin with the letter! An easy peasy good time. Promising review: " We got this for Christmas, and it’s now the first game my family has chosen for game nights. My 16-, 14-, 11-, and 9-year-old children all love it! It's a critical thinking game and helps build word power! Note, it’s not a 'learning game;' it just requires you to think of lots of words. Kinda like Scattegories , but extreme." — Kansas Mom Get it from Amazon for $14.89 . 8. A cutie lil' Unicorn Academy light up unicorn that'll react to your little one's touch by glowing and making unicorn sounds. She glows rainbow when she develops trust (how cute?!) so your kiddo can feel like they're really bonding with their new little bestie. It also plays two songs from the hit Netflix show! So adorable. Promising review: "Wildstar is absolutely gorgeous and made of such good quality materials. You can feel that she is heavy and sturdy, and her hair is a different type of material than that used for Barbie horses. At first, I thought the hair was a bit funny, but then I quickly realized that it’s much better than Barbie horse hair, so you can brush away, and it still looks and feels like new. She has three different language options, the most beautiful rainbow lights, a few horse sounds, and two short songs. You have to play with her to make your bond, so a very special experience for kids (and even me hehehe) who love horses/unicorns and Unicorn Academy . I ordered Leaf and River as well, so awaiting arrival in anticipation. You won’t go wrong with these." — Mrs D Get it from Amazon for $15.49+ (available in four characters). 9. An archery set for your mini Hawkeye or Merida. Archery is seriously so sick so this'll totally be an awesome, super fun gift. Oh, and just when you thought it couldn't get any better, they went ahead and made the bow light up, which makes this gift even cooler. It may even make you wish you had one as a kid, but no worries — maybe they'll let you have a turn. Recommended for ages 3+. Promising review: "We love to play with this inside or outside. My son enjoys it, and it's a great way for him to practice until he gets older. All of the targets are fantastic!" — Kristi Doman Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in four styles and in a two-pack). 10. An air fort so they won't need to arrange all the furniture and take every blanket in the house to make a fort anymore. And as if that isn't great enough, some of them glow in the dark , showing star constellations! AirFort is a California-based small biz that specializes in mess-free inflatable forts that blow up in less than 30 seconds. Attach this to a floor fan and let the family fun begin! Easy to store, too! It comes with a carrying bag (only the size of a folded pair of jeans!) that it folds up and fits into. Promising review: "I got this for my nieces and nephews, and we had a blast with it! I want to get one for my own house or over my bed! Super easy to use and incredibly roomy on the inside. This is a huge upgrade to the couch pillow forts we had to make as kids! Kids from ages 4–14 enjoyed playing with it , so I call that a win! And, several adults hung out inside for a while , my sister’s husband even took a nap inside! Great value for fun, and folds down and takes up no space when not in use . Perfect!" — Jason Get it from Amazon for $49.95 (available in 19 styles/colors). 11. Or a castle play tent with star lights that your little one will love lounging around in. If you ever can't find them, check in this little tent first —they're sure to be in there living their life to the fullest. Promising review: "We gave this tent to my husband's great nieces, ages 1 and 3. They insisted we put it together right away ! Their grandma brought out some plush blankets and pillows to throw inside, we dimmed the lights, turned on the beautiful star fairy lights, and they were in heaven. It was a huge hit! Highly recommend!" — Deirdre F Get it from Amazon for $29.56+ (available in 11 styles/colors). 12. A 2024 holiday Barbie because ya gotta get your little one one of these beauties every year just like you did as a kid. Oof! She's stunning. I won't blame you if you wrap one for yourself and put it under the tree, too. Promising review: "This Barbie is a Christmas present for my great-granddaughter. I’ll buy her one each year, and when she is old enough to understand, I’ll explain that they are collectible and someday (probably when she has her own children), they will be worth much more. The doll is beautiful, and I’m so pleased I bought it for her. The delivery was excellent — handled with care and the box and Barbie were not damaged at all." — KaySue Get it from Amazon for $30+ (available in three styles). 13. A clay pottery wheel kit for your crafty little one who can't get enough of a good ol' art project. And making your own jewelry dish is pretty dang cool, might I add. The kit includes one pottery studio wheel, a spray bottle, a tool holder, three clay discs, a paint brush, two sculpting tools, two coring tools, two cores, two sleeves, five colors of paint, and an instruction guide. Promising reviews: "Brought this as a Christmas gift for our 11-year-old daughter. She really likes it, gives her something to do when she has to take a break from her electronics." — Angie O "Bought this as a Christmas present for my niece. She was thrilled and we were very happy that it's easy for a child to learn how to use. My niece is 6 and while she needs some help and supervision while using it, it's still fairly easy . It seems to be a great introduction to children who want to learn how to make pottery." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $50.89 . 14. A super cool Jurassic Park Jeep Wrangler that you get to control so they aren't out here speeding down these streets at full force. They'll love pretending like they're surrounded by velociraptors and there's even storage so they can bring everything they need to get down to dino business like Dr. Alan Grant. Promising review: “Got this for my 4-year-old son for his birthday and he is OBSESSED with it! The first thing he does in the morning is ask me if we can go outside to ride his Jeep . If you have a toddler who loves Jeeps/cars, you cannot go wrong with this!” — Danielle Comins Get it from Amazon for $349.99 . 15. A make-your-own rainbow bagel kit , which can totally serve as a fun and tasty winter break activity you all can do together right at home. It comes with all the fixins' they'll need to make a beautiful and delish breakfast. The kit includes enough materials to create a dozen scrum-diddly-umptious rainbow bagels including bagel mix, yeast, and red, blue, and yellow liquid gel food coloring. All you have to provide is water, sugar, flour for dusting, and standard baking equipment. Promising review: " Great activity for kids . This was a lot of steps and took a long time so start earlier than you want to eat, but it was worth it. The bagels came out beautiful and delicious . We enjoyed the activity and the meal. Box says you get 12 bagels, I guess that's depending on how big you cut the strips, we had eight big bagels. Also, it's not listed but you might like to have a rolling pin for rolling out the dough. We didn't have one, but it would have been helpful (and then maybe would have made 12 bagels). I'd recommend to read instructions online before the day you are planning to make these, so you know the steps involved and the timing." — Jane Get it from Uncommon Goods for $35 . 16. A National Geographic crystal-growing kit that'll be totally awwww-sooooomeeee. It comes with a light board so their little science experiments will glow, baby glow, making them even cooler than they were to start with (and I mean, they're pretty darn cool). The kit includes materials to grow crystals in eight colors, four silicone growing chambers, and a light display for five crystals. Recommended for ages 8 and up. Promising review: "Picked up the six crystal grow kit for my 8-year-old nephew for Christmas. He loved making all the crystals and has to show them off to everyone ! I would definitely buy this again!" — Martin V. Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in two kit sizes). 17. Or a National Geographic geode kit with 10 geodes they can break open to reveal the gorg crystals inside. This is by far one of the coolest kits ever — and best of all, they'll be able to keep their geodes once they break them open and marvel at their beauty all the time. This comes with geodes, goggles, and a display stand. Promising review: "If you are considering this for your kiddo, please buy! My 8-year-old and I had an absolute blast! She loves every geode. There was one we got that was more solid, and she couldn't get it open, so I got to smack it with the hammer. honestly, it was not only stress-relieving, but it was also fun and beautiful ! It would be great as a positive outlet for stress or just for kids who love sparkly things. I'd give this more than five stars if I could!" — Mandii Vi Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in three kit sizes). 18. A Barbie doll modeled after the movie because it was simply iconic. Like, who doesn't want a Margot Robbie version of Barbie in her cute little 'fit? A year later, and we're all still obsessed, right?! And although he's just Ken, you can get the movie version of him too riiiight here. Promising review: I bought the doll right after I saw the new Barbie movie with my granddaughter. I was one of the original Barbie fans in 1959 when the doll was released, and I wanted to share my long-time love for the doll with my granddaughter. The doll is pretty true to looking like Margot Robbie in the new movie in her pink gingham dress and accessories with a lovely smile. She makes me smile every time I look at her. — Janners Get it from Walmart for $24.97 . 19. A two-pack of LED hover balls because your kiddos simply cannot understand why they aren't allowed to play soccer in the house. These have built-in bumpers, so you don't have to worry about your furniture getting all messed up as they glide across the floor. Promising review: "I bought this for my 5- and 3-year-old girls for Christmas and on Christmas Day, we brought it to my parents. It allowed my daughters, 8-year-old nephew, and 2-year-old twin nieces to play together having endless amounts of fun . Nobody was worried about damaging the walls and the kids were as happy as can be . It was even dropped a couple of times and still works like a charm (although I would not recommend purposefully doing so.) Overall, worth the purchase and laughs!" — LR Get a pack of two from Amazon for $16.99 (available in an individual pack and a deluxe pack). 20. A Lego Super Mario piranha set that'll serve as both a fun activity and a sick piece of decor for their room. Promising reviews: "I bought this for my boyfriend for an anniversary. He loved it and had so much fun building it! A fun activity for kids and adults alike. I love the detail with the coin you can pop out of it!" — Shelby "I got this as a Lego fan but wanted to put it together with my children. Though I played with Legos as a child, this is my first Lego build that was a specific build (as opposed to a random build with random blocks). This was such a fun experience, instructions were simple enough that a 7-year-old was able to participate. I would love to make this a tradition with the kids. " — DaBlackestMic Get it from Amazon for $47.95 . 21. Super Mario Bros. Wonder to play on their Nintendo Switch since they're obsessed, and the only things that come out of their mouth are usually about everyone's fave Italian brothers. It's a 2D game where Mario's world is flipped upside down and turned into a fresh new world of challenging play. Honestly, the whole fam may wanna get in on this one. Promising review: "S uper Mario Wonder is the breath of fresh air 2D Mario really needed, in my opinion. I love everything they've done here. The sheer amount of new creative stuff they throw at you all throughout the game had me so surprised; there's just always at least one thing new for most of the levels, even if they do reuse some Wonder Flower gimmicks. The Wonder Flower elements were so wacky and fun regardless. Also, don't underestimate those 5-star difficulty levels; they're pretty tough, and I gave up on the first one I played, even as someone who has played and enjoyed a lot of platformers in my life. If you like 2D Mario even a little bit, I think you'll love this game. It's on the shorter side, but I felt it was worth the price. " — Bobby Get it from Amazon for $49.99 (available as a digital code). 22. And a Super Mario Bros. inflatable ball game because your kid passionately sings "Peaches" like they're the one falling for the princess. It can be used indoors or outdoors — wherever it's played with, it's bound to be loads of fun. Promising review: "I got this as a birthday present for my son’s 5th birthday, and it was such a hit! This thing is huge! It’s about the height of my (tall) 5-year-old! It’s really sturdy, it proved that after all three of my kids aged up to 10 were beating it up and jumping on it, lol! It hasn’t deflated, ripped, popped, or anything! They definitely use it more like a punching bag than what it’s intended to be used for, but they have a blast playing with it because of its big size! The image of Bowser doesn’t look distorted at all, it looks great for those who are Mario fans! This was definitely worth every penny, and I would definitely recommend it!" — Sabrina W. Get it from Amazon for $39.99 . 23. A classic gumball machine that'll one, be aesthetically adorable, and two, get them excited as heck because a freakin' gumball machine in your very own house is ssssssooo cool. Promising review: "'Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house, the sounds of a box cutter tearing into a gumball machine box from Amazon echoed all through the house. A huge success of a Christmas present from Santa . Hopefully my daughter doesn't read my Amazon product reviews. Easy to assemble, super well built, and lots of fun ." — Allan Get it from Amazon for $56.99+ (available in three styles/colors). 24. A mini sports center with a functional LED scoreboard so your itty bitty one can get their Kobe on. And if they'd rather get their Messi on, they can play soccer with this thing, too! Promising review: “I bought this as a Christmas present for my 1-year-old. I figured it'd be fun for a bit, but it wouldn't keep his attention for very long. After all, you can only put the ball in the hoop so many times. Boy, was I wrong! He loves it! The little buttons and toggles have a variety of songs and light sequences. It has been a favorite while bigger toys have gathered dust. Good buy." — Sparkle1122 Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in two colors). 25. Pokémon 25th Anniversary Celebrations Elite Trainer Box because your fave little buddy is currently trying to catch 'em all. They will be overjoyed when they open this bad boy and see a variety of Pokémon cards and booster packs, and there will be no arguing about who gave the better gift — you or Santa. I'm pretty sure the answer is you. They'll get: 10 Pokémon TCG: Celebrations four-card booster packs, five additional Pokémon TCG booster packs, one special foil card featuring Greninja, 65 card sleeves featuring the Pokémon 25 logo and lightning tail design, 45 Pokémon TCG Energy cards, a player’s guide to the Celebrations expansion, and a Pokémon TCG rulebook. Promising reviews: "This is the only gift my nephew asked for for Christmas and when he opened it, he was the happiest kid and kept thanking me. " — MsBrittany15 "It was a gift for my nephew, and he said it's one of the best gifts he's received this year!! " — Yollie Leung Get it from Amazon for $120.67 . 26. A 21-piece Disney princess dress-up trunk with four outfits and matching royal accessories so they can choose between being Aurora, Belle, Cinderella, or Snow White. BUT! Be prepared to possibly have to pretend to be another princess, a prince, or an animal sidekick. They'll get a keepsake storage with four tops, three skirts, three bracelets, three rings, a necklace, a sticker sheet, a choker, three headbands, and a tiara inside. The costumes fit sizes 4–6x. Recommended for age 3+. Promising review: "This is a great dress-up set. As such, I had little expectation that the material quality would be that of the one dress I purchased for my niece that cost as much, alone, for this entire trunk. Now that we have expectations addressed let's talk about what you get. There are four outfits that are separate tops and skirts, so they can dress up as the character or potentially mix and match. There are accessories by way of bracelets, headbands, and rings. My niece loved it. She started trying it out immediately, and I kept my award for best uncle and all-around best gifter. " — oldwal t Get it from Amazon for $34.98 . 27. A durable, indoor/outdoor ride-on "Up & Down" Roller Coaster that you'll def envy your kid for, because how freakin' cool! They'll be on this thing all day — seriously, what could be better? Recommended for ages 2–5 years. Although, truthfully, my 70-year-old aunt has gone for a ride down this bad boy — just sayin'. Promising reviews: "Loved it! My 2-year-old nephew just loved it. It was a hit at his second birthday party. The adults could not get enough of watching the children rolling down the slide." — Dawn Nicole Starks "I gifted this to my nephew, and he loves it! He's only 1, but he's able to climb up the stairs, sit on the seat, and take it for a ride. When they try to put it away, he gets upset. 😂 Great gift!" — Jess G. Get it from Amazon for $139.99+ (available in two styles). 28. An Ariel Barbie doll because who wasn't obsessed with this movie last year?! Perfect for your Little Mermaid lovin' kiddo who *still* asks to hear "Scuttlebutt" approximately 324 times a day. Promising review: "Look, I absolutely won a 4-year-old’s birthday with this gift. It was the most beloved gift received , and such a surprise to me. Limitless joy. The doll is beautiful and so fun for kids. Love it." — Asia Get it from Amazon for $10.49 . 29. Or Ursula's mystical cauldron if "Poor Unfortunate Souls" has become your kid's entire personality since the movie was released...a year ago. Now they can reenact that scene as much as they want and use Ariel's voice and other ingredients to give their own little mermaid her legs. Promising review: " My granddaughter would not stop playing with this. She was extremely happy with this toy. Would recommend as a gift." — Theresa M. Get it from Amazon for $25.49 . 30. A pair of suuuuuper cool BPA-free, reusable glowing chopsticks for the Star Wars lovin' kiddo in your life. May the yummy food be with them. Promising review: "I purchased two pairs of these as stocking stuffers for my kids. They were instantly a big hit. They truly look like little lightsabers. It’s been four months since the kids got them as gifts and they are still using them and are just as excited. We initially had a small issue with one of the chopsticks/lightsabers but customer service was so outstanding that they sent a replacement ASAP. Highly recommend." — Amazon Customer Get them from Amazon for $9.97+ (also available in multipacks and in eight colors). 31. A gummy bear lamp like the one in iCarly but minus Spencer and the *burning the room down* part. It's cordless, rechargeable, squeezable, has a 60 minute sleep timer, and it's so freakin' adorbz. Promising review: "My daughter saw this and wanted it for Christmas. I have to say I was skeptical, but then it came and she put it up in her room and it is so cute and lights up well !! Even I love it!! I definitely recommend this product!" — j land Get it from Amazon for $45.99 (available in three colors). 32. A Silly Poopy's Hide & Seek game the kiddies will belly laugh about. I mean, what could possibly be better than a classic game of hide and seek with a rainbow poo?! The little guy even gives farting clues and says "yoohooooo!" Find Poopy, win the game, and have a lil' dance party at the end. What Do You Meme? is a small biz that specializes in adult and family games. Two AA batteries are included but funky smells are not. The recommended age is 3 and older. Promising reviews: "This was a big hit as a Christmas present to my 5-year-old granddaughter. What child doesn't like the word 'poop' and what child doesn't like any sort of hide 'n' seek. Us adults even like it. It's fun, it's silly, and I'm glad I purchased it." — Feisty49 "If you have a 3- or 4-year-old going through the everything is poop and poop is so funny stage — this is a hit! Gave this to my daughter as a stocking stuffer and she was more interested in playing with this than any other toy! " — Tabatha Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in an egg version). 33. An affordable drone they'll be stoked about the second that they rip off the wrapping paper. But beware because after they receive this gift — you'll be known as the best gift giver and have to top this next year. Promising review: "I've purchased this drone for two nephews on their birthdays and they both loved them. The drones actually fly and keep the kids excited. This toy has made me the 'coolest aunt ever.' " — Teatime Get it from Amazon for $31.98+ (available in four colors). 34. A two-pack of TikTok popular Mini Brands mystery balls that all the kids are totally loving right now. It's got five mystery compartments that open up to reveal mini versions of your fave brands like Kellogg's, Sunny D, Pringles, and more! Promising review: "These were so adorable and accurate. We got a variety of different miniature food products. I bought four of these and had no duplicates. You get a list of all the different collections and products with every ball. My kids loved them and I even wanted one for myself!" — Marisa Get a pack of two from Amazon for $17.99 . 35. An Xbox Game Pass Membership with hundreds of games they can choose from. They'll be soooo excited, and you may not be able to pull them away from gaming for a whileeee. I mean, if buying just one game gets them hyped up, imagine what they'll do with hundreds of options. With this digital code, they'll be able to play console games on Xbox consoles, phones and tablets, PC, and the cloud. Promising review: "I’ve been a gamer for decades, and I can confidently say this is the best deal on the market for gaming. The library of games that includes hundreds of titles, along with Triple A newly released games , makes the Game Pass the definitive place to subscribe. Thanks!" — Richy Get a three-month membership from Amazon for $49.99 (also available as a one-, six-, and 12-month membership and for three platforms). 36. A collection of six Dog Man books since this is their newest obsession. Six of their favorite stories?! They won't be able to contain their excitement. Promising review: "My son was in the third grade and raved about these books all year. After volunteering at the school's book fair, I learned how popular Dog Man was, and not just to third graders. Kids of all grades from second to fifth took an interest in Dog Man. The books were sold out by the third day in a week long book fair. Needless to say, this was a great buy!" — Kysha Get a collection of six books from Amazon for $37.90 . 37. A holiday version of the beloved Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza game, Santa Cookie Elf Candy Snowman . This game is simple and silly enough to keep everyone of any age laughing and having a great time. Perfect if they are TCGCP obsessed and even if they aren't, this game is sooo popular, they'll love it after a few intense, belly laugh rounds. To play, pass out all of the cards to players and have everyone keep their pile face down. Everyone takes turns putting a card in the middle while saying "santa," "cookie," "elf," "candy," and "snowman," in that order. If the picture on the card that's placed down matched the word that's been said, everyone races to slap the center pile of cards, and whoever slaps the pile last has to add the center pile to their personal pile. Oh! And there's also three wildcards with matching motions. Whoever does the motion last picks up the center pile. Whoever runs out of cards first wins! You can play with three to eight players, and the *recommended* age is 8 and up. Andddd you could even grab the original, Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza for even more fun. Promising review: "We love games and this one is so much fun! Easy instructions and fast paced! All ages enjoyed this game and it’s a great stocking stuffer! The holiday theme is perfect! Would definitely gift this to any family for the holidays, though we are sure to play it year round !" — Kriston Get it from Amazon for $9.99 . 38. A create-your-own video game set that'll introduce your game-console-obsessed kid to the world of coding by building their own retro arcade games. They can also download classic video games! This'll deffff be something that keeps them interested and busy for hours. Your kid will be able to code through programming languages like JavaScript and Python using a computer, and a web-based, beginner-friendly visual editor. Promising review: "Great video game creator for any age! My son has used it already and loves how easy the instructions were to follow . Great item!" — Steph82601 Get it from Uncommon Goods for $85 . 39. A collection of Spider-Man comics by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. This book has 12 key stories from the first two years of Spider-Man's comics. If they love Marvel or even just comics, they'll flip over these OG Spidey stories. And check out the X-Men and Avengers versions, too! Promising review: "Huge Spider-Man fan and also love the old school comics. This is a great gift or collection item to pick up . The book is put together well and feels great to hold. Love the gold leafing. Adds a a touch of quality to the overall book. Highly recommend getting it if you’re into comics, Marvel, or Spider-Man ." — Nox Get it from Amazon for $16.59+ (available in paperback or hardcover). 40. A pack of Crayola Globbles that seem like they'd be a nightmare, but I swear they aren't. They'll keep kids entertained and honestly, parents may wanna have a turn playing with these babies, too. They can be squished, stacked, and slung onto the walls. Sticky residue? We don't know her, cuz these bad boys leave NONE behind. Their sticky powers are restored by washing them with soap and water. Promising review: "They were the perfect stocking stuffer! My kids played with them for days and whenever they have friends come over, it’s one of the first things they play with them too . If they get dirty, just rinse with water and the sticky returns." — RH Get a set of six from Amazon for $11.99 (also available in a set of 16). 41. A Star Wars crochet kit for the crafty Star Wars lover. The kit comes with everything they'll need to make Yoda and R2-D2. It also comes with an instruction book that'll show them how to make other classic characters. Promising review: "This is a great kit. It has exactly what's needed for the two figures. I agree this is probably not for beginners, some stitches are challenging. I thought the yarn was great. I was very pleased with the final products! " — John G Hardewig Get it from Amazon for $20.38 . Your kid when someone asks about Santa after they've opened their Nintendo Switch from you: Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.
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FM Sitharaman to meet industry leaders for pre-Budget talks on Dec 30Published 20:08 IST, December 25th 2024 Buyers who are looking for a sub-4m compact SUV and a feature loaded car can check out the Maruti Suzuki Fronx. Here is a list of its top three alternatives: Alternatives of Maruti Fronx: Buyers who are looking for a sub-4m compact SUV and require a feature loaded vehicle can check out the Maruti Suzuki Fronx. The Maruti Suzuki Fronx shares its platform with the Baleno. It has a bold design, spacious interiors, and has a comprehensive set of features on offer. For starters, it offers a wireless charger, paddle shifters in the automatic variant, a heads-up display, and more. For safety, the Fronx has six airbags, traction control, and more. Regarding engine options, buyers have an option to choose from a 1.2L inline four-cylinder petrol engine, producing 90BHP and 115Nm torque, mated to a five-speed manual and an AMT gearbox. Further, this engine options is also available with CNG. The other engine on offer is a 1.0L inline three-cylinder turbo petrol engine, producing 100BHP and 147Nm torque, mated to a six-speed automatic transmission or a five-speed manual gearbox. The price of the Maruti Suzuki Fronx starts at Rs 7.52 lakh (ex-showroom) for the base Sigma variant. Here is a list of the top three alternatives that buyers can check out if planning to buy Maruti Suzuki Fronx: Hyundai Venue: Buyers looking for a sporty SUV can check out the Hyundai Venue. It has a sporty exterior, decent space in the interiors and is offered in multiple engine options. It has features such as a digital instrument cluster, a wireless charger, a sunroof, and more. Regarding safety, it comes with six airbags, Level-1 ADAS, TPMS, and more. Buyers have multiple engine options to consider. The Hyundai Venue has a 1.2L inline four-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine, producing 82BHP and 113Nm torque, mated to a five-speed manual. It has a 1.0L inline three-cylinder turbo petrol engine, producing 120BHP and 170Nm torque, mated to a six-speed manual or a seven-speed DCT transmission. Buyers looking for a diesel engine can opt the Hyundai Venue as it is powered by a 1.5L inline four-cylinder engine, producing 115BHP and 253Nm torque, mated to a six-speed manual gearbox. The price of the Hyundai Venue starts at Rs 7.94 lakh (ex-showroom) for the base E variant. Also Read: Hyundai Creta N Line Review: Feature Loaded Comfortable SUV With Punchy Performance Tata Nexon: Buyers who are looking for a safe SUV from Indian automaker can check out the Tata Nexon. Nexon scored a five-star safety rating in the Bharat NCAP and Global NCAP. It has a sleek and muscular design, decent comfort in the interiors and has a feature loaded cabin. It has features such as a wireless charger, a 360-degree parking camera, automatic climate control, and more. Regarding engine options, buyers have an option to either opt for a petrol or a diesel engine. Nexon has a 1.2L turbocharged inline three-cylinder petrol engine, producing 120BHP and 170Nm torque, mated to a six-speed manual or an AMT gearbox or a seven-speed DCT gearbox. This engine is also paired with the dual-cylinder CNG technology. Buyers also have an option of a diesel engine to choose. It is a 1.5L inline four-cylinder engine, producing 115BHP and 260Nm torque, mated to a six-speed manual or an AMT gearbox. The price of the Tata Nexon starts at Rs 7.99 lakh (ex-showroom) for the base Smart variant. Also Read: Tata Nexon iCNG Review: Feature Loaded SUV with Great Fuel Efficiency Mahindra XUV 3XO: Buyers who are looking for a bold SUV, with great space in the interiors and decent features can check out the Mahindra XUV 3XO. It has a bold front design, great space in the second row seats and has features such as driving modes, dual-zone climate control, steering modes, and more. For safety, Mahindra offers Level-2 ADAS, six airbags, TPMS, and more. Buyers have a wide array of engine options to choose from. The Mahindra XUV 3XO has a 1.2L mPFI turbo petrol engine, producing 118BHP and 200Nm torque, mated to a six-speed manual or an automatic gearbox. The second engine is a 1.2L TGDi inline three-cylinder petrol engine, producing 130BHP and 230Nm torque. Buyers who are looking to opt for a diesel engine can check out the XUV 3XO. It has a 1.5L inline four-cylinder engine, producing 115BHP and 300Nm torque, mated to a six-speed automatic and a manual gearbox. The price of the Mahindra XUV 3XO starts at Rs 7.79 lakh (ex-showroom) for the base variant. Also Read: Mahindra XUV 3XO Review: Feature Loaded SUV with Better Boot Space Updated 20:08 IST, December 25th 2024
KENOSHA — A series of books and short stories written by a Kenosha author is changing the lives of her readers and their families. Parents who once thought certain tasks were impossible are seeing big changes in their kids. The series is called Positively Prepared. The books are written by Heather McKay. She has been a speech pathologist for about 26 years. She writes primarily short stories that are called 'social stories' or 'social narratives'. “They are books that are written to prepare children for specific situations, procedures, or events," McKay said. These stories prepare children for big moments by giving them visual representations of what to expect. Some of these events include going to the dentist, blood tests, entering middle school, talking with friends, expressing emotions, and potty training. “The visual representation of the story is so important to help prepare these kids, to reduce their anxiety, to increase their positive behavior," McKay said. She has written about 80 different stories since the early 2000s. In 2021, McKay turned it into a business called Positively Prepared. Over the past two decades, she has helped dozens of students and their families. One prime example is Leila Burke. You'd never be able to tell now, but the 16-year-old grew up being non-verbal. “Cause I have autism, and I couldn’t really talk that well at the time," Burke said. Thanks to McKay and her books all that changed. "She helped me, like, learn how to interact with my peers and stuff and get better at it," Burke said. The books and corresponding visuals were presented in a way that Burke could understand. “So, because her language wasn’t functional at the time, she started to become verbal, and these stories kind of helped bridge that gap in showing her how to communicate with her peers and her teachers in the classroom," McKay said. For a while, Burke's parents weren't sure what to do. They didn't know if or when their daughter would start speaking. “We had had a hard time at our home life honestly. People do not believe us now when they see her compared to how she was then. I mean she has grown so much. She has learned a lot. And Heather definitely had a big part in that," Katie Burke, Leila's mom, said. It’s those success stories that motivate McKay every day. “This is where I start crying. Just what you said—it’s very touching to see how successful these kids become," McKay said. “I just see these families and parents really struggle with kids on the autism spectrum. If I can make it a little easier by giving them a tool to use at home.” This is why McKay will keep writing these books and tailoring them specifically to kid's needs. She wants more success stories like Leila's. “I have not run out of any ideas yet.” Find her books at positivelypreparedstories.com . Watch the story to see more Positively Prepared stories... It’s about time to watch on your time. Stream local news and weather 24/7 by searching for “TMJ4” on your device. Available for download on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and more. Report a typo or error // Submit a news tipNFL issues security alert to teams, players' union following recent burglaries
The Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI) under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) at Kasaragod, Kerala will organise an exhibition and a national seminar on its campus for three days from January 3, 2025 on the occasion of its 109th foundation day. The topic of the seminar is ‘harnessing plantation sector for sustainable development goals.’ Various sessions of the seminar will be held on all three days. The foundation day will be celebrated on January 5. Himanshu Pathak, Director General, ICAR and Secretary, Department of Agricultural Research and Education, will inaugurate the programmes on January 3 at 10 a.m. The seminar will be attended by scientists, students, agri entrepreneurs, officials from developmental agencies from different States, FPOs, farmers, and other stakeholders, K.B. Hebbar, director, CPCRI said in a release. The seminar is organised to take stock of the progress achieved in the plantation sector in meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations in 2015 and make strategies for the next five years to meet the shortcomings. The plantation sector’s contribution is quite significant in terms of reducing hunger and poverty, and safeguarding the environment. The seminar covers some SDGs of relevance to the plantation sector like biodiversity and genomics, AI and digital tools, regenerative agriculture and resource use efficiency, eco-friendly plant health management, mechanisation and product diversification, market trend, policies and entrepreneurship, participatory extension, and community empowerment, the director said. Mr. Hebbar said that the seminar will include invited talks from eminent personalities from different fields in agriculture, panel discussions, interfaces, oral and poster presentations, exhibitions, field visits and presenting young researcher awards. The occasion also includes the signing of MoUs for the transfer of varieties, production and protection technologies, and value added products, he said. A grand exhibition of technologies available in the various ICAR institutes, Krishi Vignana Kendras, development agencies, products of successful entrepreneurs, self-help groups will be held on all the three days to which people can visit freely. In addition to the technologies developed by CPCRI and the Coconut Development Board, technologies on cashew developed by the Directorate of Cashew Research, Puttur, Dakshina Kannada, on spices by IISR, Calicut, on tuber crops by CTCRI Thiruvananthapuram, on oil palm by IIOPR, Pedavegi, on oil seeds by IIOR, Hyderabad, on fruits and vegetable by IIHR, Bengaluru, on fisheries by CMFRI and CIFT, Kochi, on rubber by RRII ,Kottayam and on coffee developed by CCRI, Balehonnur are arranged for the benefit of farmers and other stakeholders. In addition to the value-added products, food items, seeds, nursery seedlings, biofertilizers, irrigation and farm equipment, handicraft items, agro finance etc., will be on display. In the exhibition venue, training on coconut/arecanut cultivation, value addition and chocolate making are organized. The three-day program will be attended by Deputy Director General (Horticulture), Deputy Director General (Extension), Assistant Director General (P&FC), Director of ICAR institutes, presidents of many co-operative societies and researchers from all over the country along with farmers in large numbers, Mr. Hebbar said. Published - December 25, 2024 07:57 pm IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit
WASHINGTON - Donald Trump threatened the United States’s closest neighbours with big tariffs this week, in a move that has reminded many of the unpredictable tactics the president-elect deployed during his first tenure in the White House. Trump said Monday he would use an executive order to impose 25 per cent tariffs on all goods coming from Canada and Mexico until the two countries stop drugs and migrants from illegally crossing the U.S. border. The announcement, made on Truth Social, brought swift responses from officials and industry in both countries who are bracing for chaos during Trump’s second tenure. He has long used the threat of import taxes to pressure other countries to do his bidding, saying this summer that “the most beautiful word in the dictionary is ‘tariff.’” It’s unlikely the move would violate the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement, which was negotiated during the first Trump administration. Laura Dawson, an expert on Canada-U. S. relations and the executive director of the Future Borders Coalition, said the president can impose tariffs under his national security powers. This type of duty has a time limit and can only be made permanent through Congressional approval, but for Trump, national security powers are like a “get out of jail free card,” Dawson said. “This is exactly what happened in the last Trump administration,” Dawson said. “Everyone said, ‘Well, that is ridiculous. Canada is the U.S.‘s best security partner. What do you mean our steel and aluminum imports are somehow a source of insecurity?’” But within the global trade system, she said, no country challenges another’s right to define their own national security imperatives. Trump’s first administration demonstrated how vulnerable Canada is to America’s whims when the former president scrapped the North American Free Trade Agreement. The U.S. is Canada’s closest neighbour and largest trading partner. More than 77 per cent of Canadian exports go to the U.S. Negotiation of CUSMA, commonly dubbed “the new NAFTA,” was a key test for Ottawa following Trump’s first victory. The trilateral agreement is up for review in 2026 and experts suspect this week’s tariff announcement is a negotiating tactic. Scott Bessent, Trump’s pick for treasury secretary, said in a recent op-ed that tariffs are “a useful tool for achieving the president’s foreign policy objectives.” “Whether it is getting allies to spend more on their own defence, opening foreign markets to U.S. exports, securing co-operation on ending illegal immigration and interdicting fentanyl trafficking, or deterring military aggression, tariffs can play a central role.” During the initial CUSMA negotiations in 2018, Trump floated the idea of a 25 per cent tariff on the Canadian auto sector — something that would have been crippling for the industry on both sides of the border. It was never implemented. At the time, he did use his national security powers to impose a 25 per cent tariff on steel and 10 per cent tariff on aluminum imports, casting fear of an all-out trade war that would threaten the global economy. The day after announcing those levies, Trump posted on social media “trade wars are good, and easy to win.” Former U.S. trade representative Robert Lighthizer recounted in his book that the duties sent an “unmistakable signal that business as usual was over.” “The Trump administration was willing to ruffle diplomatic feathers to advance its trade agenda.” It led to a legendary clash between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Trump at the G7 in Quebec. Trudeau said Canada would impose retaliatory measures, saying the argument that tariffs on steel and aluminum were a matter of national security was “kind of insulting.” Trump took to social media, where, in a flurry of posts he called Trudeau “very dishonest and weak.” Canada and other countries brought their own duties against the U.S. in response. They targeted products for political, rather than economic, reasons. Canada hit yogurt with a 10 per cent duty. Most of the product impacted came from one plant in Wisconsin, the home state of then-Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan. The European Union, Mexico and Canada all targeted U.S. whiskey products with tariffs, in a clear signal to then Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and his home state of Kentucky’s bourbon industry. Ultimately, Canada and Mexico were able to negotiate exemptions. Carlo Dade, the director of trade and trade infrastructure at the Canada West Foundation, said Trump is returning to the White House with more experience and a plan. But he suspects Americans will not like the blow to their bank accounts. Trump’s new across-the-board tariff strategy would not only disrupt global supply chains, it would also cause a major shakeup to the American economy. It’s unclear if Trump will go through with them, or for how long, after campaigning on making life more affordable and increasing the energy market. “I think it will be short-term,” Dade said. “The U.S. can only inflict damage on itself for so long.” This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 26, 2024. — With files from The Associated Press‘First Buddy’ Elon Musk accuses Trump impeachment witness of ‘treason’ and calls for ‘appropriate penalty’Shane Gillis Says He Loves Sixers' Jared McCain, I Send Him Drunk DMs!
DALLAS , Dec. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ: WING) today announced that its board of directors approved the purchase of up to an additional $500 million of its outstanding shares of common stock under its existing share repurchase program, effective immediately. This repurchase program follows the substantial completion of purchases of common stock under the inaugural $250 million repurchase authorization from August 2023 . With this additional repurchase authorization, the Company anticipates executing a $250 million accelerated share repurchase ("ASR") program that will commence in the fourth quarter of 2024. "We believe our asset-lite, highly-franchised model enables industry-leading shareholder returns," commented Alex Kaleida , Chief Financial Officer. "Since becoming a public company in 2015, we have returned more than $1 billion of capital to shareholders. Our share repurchase program is another example of the long-term value creation enabled by our category of one operating model." Repurchases under the program may be made in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions or by other means, including through trading plans intended to qualify under Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 and accelerated share repurchase agreements, with the amount and timing of repurchases to be determined at Wingstop's discretion, depending on market and business conditions, prevailing stock prices, and contractual limitations, among other factors. Open market repurchases will be structured to occur in accordance with applicable federal securities laws. This program does not obligate Wingstop to acquire any particular amount of common stock, or at any specific time or intervals and may be modified, suspended or terminated at any time at Wingstop's discretion. Wingstop expects to fund repurchases with existing cash and cash equivalents, including the proceeds from its recently completed $500 million financing transaction which closed on December 3, 2024 . About Wingstop Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Dallas, TX , Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ: WING) operates and franchises more than 2,450 locations worldwide. The Wing Experts are dedicated to Serving the World Flavor through an unparalleled guest experience and a best-in-class technology platform, all while offering classic and boneless wings, tenders, and chicken sandwiches, cooked to order and hand sauced-and-tossed in fans' choice of 12 bold, distinctive flavors. Wingstop's menu also features signature sides including fresh-cut, seasoned fries and freshly-made ranch and bleu cheese dips. In fiscal year 2023, Wingstop's system-wide sales increased 27.1% to approximately $3.5 billion , marking the 20th consecutive year of same store sales growth. With a vision of becoming a Top 10 Global Restaurant Brand, Wingstop's system is comprised of corporate-owned restaurants and independent franchisees, or brand partners, who account for approximately 98% of Wingstop's total restaurant count of 2,458 as of September 28, 2024 . A key to this business success and consumer fandom stems from The Wingstop Way, which includes a core value system of being Authentic, Entrepreneurial, Service-minded, and Fun. The Wingstop Way extends to the brand's environmental, social and governance platform as Wingstop seeks to provide value to all guests. In 2023, Wingstop earned its "Best Places to Work" certification. The Company landed on Entrepreneur Magazine's "Fastest-Growing Franchises" list and ranked #16 on "Franchise 500." Wingstop was listed on Technomic's "Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report," QSR Magazine's "2023 QSR 50" and Franchise Time's "40 Smartest-Growing Franchises." For more information, visit www.wingstop.com or www.wingstop.com/own-a-wingstop and follow @Wingstop on X, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Learn more about Wingstop's involvement in its local communities at www.wingstopcharities.org . Unless specifically noted otherwise, references to our website addresses, the website addresses of third parties or other references to online content in this press release do not constitute incorporation by reference of the information contained on such website and should not be considered part of this release. Forward-looking Statements This news release includes statements of our expectations, intentions, plans and beliefs that constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are intended to come within the safe harbor protection provided by those sections. These statements, which involve risks and uncertainties, relate to the discussion of our expectations concerning the implementation and execution of our share repurchase program, including the anticipated execution of a $250 million ASR and our strategic growth initiatives. These forward-looking statements can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including the terms "may," "will," "should," "expect," "intend," "plan," "outlook," "guidance," "anticipate," "believe," "think," "estimate," "seek," "predict," "can," "could," "project," "potential" or, in each case, their negative or other variations or comparable terminology, although not all forward-looking statements are accompanied by such terms. These forward-looking statements are made based on expectations and beliefs concerning future events affecting us and are subject to uncertainties, risks, and factors relating to our operations and business environments, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control, that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those matters expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Please refer to the risk factors discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, which can be found at the SEC's website www.sec.gov . The discussion of these risks is specifically incorporated by reference into this news release. When considering forward-looking statements in this news release or that we make in other reports or statements, you should keep in mind the cautionary statements in this news release and future reports we file with the SEC. New risks and uncertainties arise from time to time, and we cannot predict when they may arise or how they may affect us. Any forward-looking statement in this news release speaks only as of the date on which it was made. Except as required by law, we assume no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements for any reason, or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future. Media Contact Maddie Lupori Media@wingstop.com Investor Contact Kristen Thomas IR@wingstop.com View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/wingstop-announces-additional-500-million-share-repurchase-authorization-302324306.html SOURCE Wingstop Restaurants Inc.BANGKOK (AFP): New Vietnamese internet rules requiring Facebook and TikTok to verify user identities and hand over data to authorities came into force on Wednesday, in what critics say is the latest attack on freedom of expression. Under “Decree 147”, all tech giants operating in Vietnam must verify users’ accounts via their phone numbers or Vietnamese identification numbers and store that information alongside their full name and date of birth. They must provide that data to authorities on request and remove any content the government regards as “illegal” within 24 hours. The new rules came into force on Wednesday, state media VNExpress said. All social media sites had been given 90 days to provide data on “the total number of regular visits from Vietnam” and the number of regular users per month to authorities, the website said. “Decree 147 will be used to publicly suppress those with different viewpoints,” said activist Dang Thi Hue, who writes about politics and social issues on her Facebook account, which has 28,000 followers. The decree was “the latest sign of infringement of basic freedoms... with a vague line between what is legal and what is not,” said former political prisoner Le Anh Hung. “No one wants to go to jail, so of course some activists will be more cautious and afraid of this decree.” Vietnam’s hardline administration generally moves swiftly to stamp out dissent and arrest critics, especially those who find an audience on social media. In October, blogger Duong Van Thai — who had almost 120,000 followers on YouTube, where he regularly recorded livestreams critical of the government — was jailed for 12 years on charges of publishing anti-state information. Decree 147 builds on a 2018 cybersecurity law that was sharply criticised by the United States, European Union and internet freedom advocates who said it mimics China’s repressive censorship of the internet. ‘Just keep playing’ The decree also says that only verified accounts can livestream, impacting the exploding number of people earning a living through social commerce on sites such as TikTok. Aside from the ramifications for social media firms, the new laws also include curbs on gaming for under-18s, designed to prevent addiction. Game publishers are expected to enforce a time limit of an hour per game session and not more than 180 minutes a day for all games. Just over half of Vietnam’s 100 million population regularly plays such games, says data research firm Newzoo. A large proportion of the population is also on social media, with the Ministry of Information and Communications estimating the country has around 65 million Facebook users, 60 million on YouTube and 20 million on TikTok. The force of the decree was yet to be felt at a small online gaming cafe in capital Hanoi, where around a dozen young people were glued to their desktop screens. “I don’t know anything about a time limit for the games,” said one 15-year-old boy who said he had skipped class to come and play. “I just keep playing, and as you see, it still works.” “I never have to show an ID or student card to enter a gameshop or for my game account online. I don’t know how (the decree) will work, let’s see.” The owner of the cafe, who charges around 30 cents for an hour of gaming, was similarly nonchalant. “I have no idea what this decree is about. I don’t know if it will work or not.” “My business is still going normally. They pay and we let them use the desktop for their gaming. It’s simple.”
WASHINGTON (AP) — Matt Gaetz withdrew Thursday as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general amid continued fallout over a federal sex trafficking investigation that cast doubt on his ability to be confirmed as the nation's chief federal law enforcement officer. The announcement caps a turbulent eight-day period in which Trump sought to capitalize on his decisive election win to force Senate Republicans to accept provocative selections like Gaetz, who had been investigated by the Justice Department before being tapped last week to lead it. The decision could heighten scrutiny on other controversial Trump nominees, including Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth , who faces sexual assault allegations that he denies. “While the momentum was strong, it is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work of the Trump/Vance Transition,” Gaetz, a Florida Republican who one day earlier met with senators in an effort to win their support, said in a statement. “There is no time to waste on a needlessly protracted Washington scuffle, thus I’ll be withdrawing my name from consideration to serve as Attorney General. Trump’s DOJ must be in place and ready on Day 1," he added. Trump, in a social media post, said: “I greatly appreciate the recent efforts of Matt Gaetz in seeking approval to be Attorney General. He was doing very well but, at the same time, did not want to be a distraction for the Administration, for which he has much respect. Matt has a wonderful future, and I look forward to watching all of the great things he will do!” He did not immediately announce a new selection. Last week, he named personal lawyers Todd Blanche, Emil Bove and D. John Sauer to senior roles in the department. Another possible contender, Matthew Whitaker, was announced Wednesday as the U.S. ambassador to NATO. The withdrawal, just a week after the pick was announced, averts what was shaping up to be a pitched confirmation fight that would have tested how far Senate Republicans were willing to go to support Trump’s Cabinet picks. The selection of the fierce Trump ally over well-regarded veteran lawyers whose names had circulated as possible contenders stirred concern for the Justice Department's independence at a time when Trump has openly threatened to seek retribution against political adversaries. It underscored the premium Trump places on personal loyalty and reflected the president-elect's desire to have a disruptor lead a Justice Department that for years investigated and ultimately indicted him. In the Senate, deeply skeptical lawmakers sought more information about Justice Department and congressional investigations into sex trafficking allegations involving underage girls, which Gaetz has denied. Meanwhile, Justice Department lawyers were taken aback by the pick of a partisan lawmaker with limited legal experience who has echoed Trump's claims of a weaponized criminal justice system. As Gaetz sought to lock down Senate support, concern over the sex trafficking allegations showed no signs of abating. In recent days, an attorney for two women said his clients told House Ethics Committee investigators that Gaetz paid them for sex on multiple occasions beginning in 2017, when Gaetz was a Florida congressman. One of the women testified she saw Gaetz having sex with a 17-year-old at a party in Florida in 2017, according to the attorney, Joel Leppard. Leppard has said that his client testified she didn’t think Gaetz knew the girl was underage, stopped their relationship when he found out and did not resume it until after she turned 18. The age of consent in Florida is 18. "They’re grateful for the opportunity to move forward with their lives,” Leppard said Thursday of his clients. “They’re hoping that this brings final closure for all the parties involved.” Gaetz has vehemently denied any wrongdoing. The Justice Department’s investigation ended last year with no charges against him. Gaetz’s political future is uncertain. He had abruptly resigned his congressional seat upon being selected as attorney general, a move seen as a way to shut down the ethics investigation into sexual misconduct allegations. He did win reelection in November for the new Congress, which convenes Jan. 3, 2025, but he said in his resignation letter last week that he did not intend to take the oath of office. There are plans for a special election in Florida for his seat. Republicans on the House Ethics Committee declined this week to release the panel's findings, over objections from Democrats in a split vote. But the committee did agree to finish its work and is scheduled to meet again Dec. 5 to discuss the matter. As word of Gaetz's decision spread across the Capitol, Republican senators seemed divided. Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin, who served with Gaetz in the House, called it a “positive move." Maine Sen. Susan Collins said Gaetz “put country first and I am pleased with his decision.” Others said they had hoped Gaetz could have overhauled the department. Florida Sen. Rick Scott, a close ally of Trump, said he was “disappointed. I like Matt and I think he would have changed the way DOJ is run.” Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul said he hopes Trump will pick someone “equally as tenacious and equally as committed to rooting out and eliminating bias and politicization at the DOJ.” Gaetz is not the only Trump pick facing congressional scrutiny over past allegations. A detailed investigative police report made public Wednesday shows that a woman told police that she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by Hegseth, the former Fox News host now tapped to lead the Pentagon, after he took her phone, blocked the door to a California hotel room and refused to let her leave. “The matter was fully investigated and I was completely cleared,” Hegseth told reporters Thursday at the Capitol, where he was meeting with senators to build support for his nomination. Associated Press writers Michelle L. Price, Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick and Adriana Gomez Licon contributed to this report. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. 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