jollibee v luna contact number Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh passed away late Thursday (December 26) evening, just a few hours after his admission to AIIMS in Delhi. The news of his death quickly resonated across the nation, prompting an outpouring of tributes to the esteemed Congress leader. Numerous celebrities from both Bollywood and the South Indian film industry expressed their condolences in the wake of his passing. Renowned actor Chiranjeevi shared a heartfelt message on his X account (formerly Twitter), while fellow actor Mammootty took a moment to reflect on Singh's legacy and contributions. RIP Dr. Manmohan Singh. Your wisdom, humility, and service to the nation will forever be remembered. pic.twitter.com/JOHBsgOPkI — Mammootty (@mammukka) December 26, 2024 Mammootty wrote, “RIP Dr. Manmohan Singh. Your wisdom, humility, and service to the nation will forever be remembered,” while sharing a picture of Manmohan Singh. Deeply anguished by the passing away of one of the greatest statesmen Our country has ever produced, highly educated, most graceful, soft spoken and humble leader Dr Manmohan Singh Ji! His visionary and game changing contributions as the Finance Minister and then his highly... pic.twitter.com/75CZwyp6en — Chiranjeevi Konidela (@KChiruTweets) December 26, 2024 Meanwhile, Chiranjeevi attached a picture of himself with the former PM of India, where he was welcoming him with a bouquet of red roses. He captioned the picture, “Deeply anguished by the passing of one of the greatest statesmen our country has ever produced—highly educated, graceful, soft-spoken, and humble leader Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji! His visionary and game-changing contributions as the Finance Minister and then his highly successful tenure as the 13th Prime Minister of India for two successive terms will remain etched in history. I feel privileged and fortunate to have served as a Member of Parliament and Minister of State for Tourism during the tenure of a stalwart like him. I fondly cherish my interactions with him and the inspiration and wisdom I received from him forever. It is a tremendous loss to our country. My deepest condolences to his family and all his numerous admirers. Rest in peace, Manmohan Ji! Om Shanti! 🙏🙏” Salman Khan mourns Bishan Singh Bedi's demise; Amitabh Bachchan, Vicky Kaushal, and others pay heartfelt condolences Kollywood star and politician Udhayanidhi Stalin also shared a deeply saddened note: “The news of the passing of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh is disturbing. He transformed the economy of the Indian Union to the point where it can be described as a before and after of Manmohan Singh's era. A scholar of the three Tamil languages, he is worthy of affection and respect. He pioneered rural economic development through many creative projects, including the Hundred Days Program. Mr. Manmohan Singh achieved a lot during his 10 years as Prime Minister. During his tenure, Tamil Nadu received many projects and made considerable development. The passing of Manmohan Singh, who correctly understood the direction of the global economy and formulated India's economic policies, is a significant loss for the country. My deepest condolences on his passing. I extend my condolences to the Congress party workers, family, and friends who are grieving his loss.” Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also shared a social media post on the former PM’s demise. Manmohan Singh, the former Prime Minister of India , has died at the age of 92 due to health issues associated with aging, as reported by AIIMS. He held the position of Prime Minister for two consecutive terms, from 2004 to 2014. Singh first ascended to the role following the Congress party's victory in the Lok Sabha elections, defeating the National Democratic Alliance led by Atal Bihari Vajpayee. His leadership continued into a second term, spanning from 2009 until 2014, when he was succeeded by Narendra Modi.

University professors across the political spectrum in Texas are preemptively self-censoring themselves for fear of damaging their reputations or losing their jobs, according to a new survey from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, a First Amendment advocacy group. More than 6,200 professors from across the country responded to the survey on the climate of free speech and academic freedom on their campuses, one of the largest surveys of its kind, according to FIRE. Respondents included more than 165 professors at Texas A&M University, more than 200 at the University of Texas at Austin and nearly 50 at the University of Texas at Dallas. According to survey results, 35% of all respondents said they recently toned down their writing for fear of controversy and 27% felt unable to speak freely for fear of how students or administrators might respond. Nearly a quarter of faculty worry about losing their jobs over a misunderstanding. The worries were higher among faculty at Texas universities. At UT-Austin, more than half of the faculty respondents said they occasionally or often do not share their opinions because they worry how others might respond. Nearly half of faculty respondents at UT-Dallas said they had toned down their writing to avoid pushback. “Faculty are not conflating self-censorship with being polite or professional — that would be categorically different,” the report stated. “Rather, consistent proportions of faculty report that they are likely to refrain from sharing their views in various professional and conversational contexts for fear of social, professional, legal, or violent consequences.” FIRE said this climate is unsustainable for higher education. “The academy needs courageous faculty who are not afraid to research, write about, or teach topics that some may shy away from because they are labeled as controversial — to ask and investigate unasked and unanswered questions,” the report concludes. “And the academy needs more faculty who are not afraid to support colleagues who themselves are afraid, or who have been targeted and have come under fire for their speech or academic endeavors. Consistent support from institutional administrations would not hurt either.” According to the report, one faculty member at Texas A&M said they are actively avoiding aspects of the job due to the climate on campus. “I am starting (for the first time in my career) to censor myself out of a desire for self-preservation,” the faculty member told FIRE. “I say nothing at all in faculty meetings now, if I attend at all.” A UT-Austin professor said they feel pressure to conceal certain opinions. “The atmosphere in certain academic units can be cult-like and fascistic and I really feel I have to pick my battles,” the professor said. The report highlighted an incident at Texas A&M last year in which the school watered down a job offer to Kathleen McElroy, a Black journalism professor, after the Board of Regents and alumni groups criticized her previous employers, her diversity, equity and inclusion work and her research on race. McElroy decided to decline the offer and stay at her current job at UT-Austin after an A&M administrator told her he could not protect her if the regents wanted to terminate her. The Texas A&M System paid her a $1 million settlement after acknowledging mistakes were made during the hiring process. FIRE’s survey found self-censorship was more prevalent among conservative faculty. Around 55% of faculty who identified themselves as conservative reported they self-censor, compared to 17% of faculty who said they were liberal. The survey also found that faculty are more likely to be skeptical of conservative peers, indicating in the survey that a conservative faculty member would be a poor fit in their department. Two-thirds of respondents said universities should not take positions on political and social issues. That number was higher in Texas. Around 70% of the faculty respondents at Texas A&M, UT-Austin and UT-Dallas supported institutional neutrality. Earlier this year, the University of Texas System Board of Regents adopted an institutional neutrality policy after UT-Austin became ground zero in Texas for clashes over the Israel-Hamas war. Around 70% of survey respondents said the conflict was the most difficult issue to discuss on the flagship campus, along with racial inequality and transgender rights. At Texas A&M, the three most difficult issues for faculty to discuss on campus were racial inequality, trans rights and abortion. Overall, half of the faculty who responded to the survey said it is rarely or never justified to require job candidates to submit diversity statements, written statements in which job seekers explain how they might support diversity, equity and inclusion efforts if hired. Last legislative session, Texas lawmakers banned diversity statements at public colleges and universities as part of Senate Bill 17, the law that eliminated diversity, equity and inclusion offices on campuses. Many survey respondents said they don’t believe administrators at their universities will push back against governing boards or politicians to protect free speech on campus. At Texas A&M, 45% of respondents felt academic freedom — the longstanding principle that protects faculty’s ability to pursue teaching and research activities without political interference — was somewhat secure on campus. More than a third of respondents said they’re not sure A&M administrators would protect free speech on campus. Last year, Texas A&M University System leaders directed the school to put a professor on paid administrative leave after a well-connected student complained that the professor allegedly criticized Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick during a lecture. Text messages showed Texas A&M System Chancellor John Sharp directed the system’s flagship university to put the professor on paid administrative leave while school officials investigated the complaint. He also updated the lieutenant governor on the status of the investigation, which eventually found that the complaint was unsubstantiated. Faculty said the incident created a chilling effect on campus. FIRE’s survey comes as Texas faculty are gearing up for another legislative session in which they expect Republican lawmakers to try and curtail their power on campus. Patrick has asked lawmakers to limit the influence on campuses of faculty senates, which provide input on their universities’ curriculum and hiring decisions.Notre Dame puts losing streak in past, turns focus to Dartmouth

Ancient meets modern as a new subway in Greece showcases archaeological treasures THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Thessaloniki, Greece’s second-largest city, is opening a new subway system, blending ancient archaeological treasures with modern transit technology like driverless trains and platform screen doors. The project, which began in 2003, uncovered over 300,000 artifacts, including a Roman-era thoroughfare and Byzantine relics, many of which are now displayed in its 13 stations. Despite delays caused by preserving these findings, the inaugural line has been completed, with a second line set to open next year. Conor McGregor must pay $250K to woman who says he raped her, civil jury rules LONDON (AP) — A civil jury in Ireland has awarded more than $250,000 to a woman who says she was raped by mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor in a Dublin hotel penthouse after a night of heavy partying. The jury on Friday awarded Nikita Hand in her lawsuit that claimed McGregor “brutally raped and battered” her in 2018. The lawsuit says the assault left her heavily bruised and suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. McGregor testified that he never forced her to do anything and that Hand fabricated her allegations after the two had consensual sex. McGregor says he will appeal the verdict. At least 19 people are sick in Minnesota from ground beef tied to E. coli recall U.S. health officials say at least 19 people in Minnesota have been sickened by E. coli poisoning tied to a national recall of more than 167,000 pounds of potentially tainted ground beef. Detroit-based Wolverine Packing Co. recalled the meat this week after Minnesota state agriculture officials reported multiple illnesses and found that a sample of the product tested positive for E. coli O157:H7, which can cause life-threatening infections. Symptoms of E. coli poisoning include fever, vomiting, diarrhea and signs of dehydration. Kendrick Lamar surprises with new album 'GNX' LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kendrick Lamar gave music listeners an early holiday present with a new album. The Grammy winner released his sixth studio album “GNX” on Friday. The 12-track project is the rapper’s first release since 2022’s “Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers.” Lamar’s new album comes just months after his rap battle with Drake. The rap megastar will headline February's Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans. The 37-year-old has experienced massive success since his debut album “good kid, m.A.A.d city” in 2012. Since then, he’s accumulated 17 Grammy wins and became the first non-classical, non-jazz musician to win a Pulitzer Prize. Actor Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend drops assault and defamation lawsuit against once-rising star NEW YORK (AP) — Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend has dropped her assault and defamation lawsuit against the once-rising Hollywood star after reaching a settlement. Lawyers for Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice Thursday. Jabbari is a British dancer who had accused Majors of subjecting her to escalating incidents of physical and verbal abuse during their relationship. Representatives for Majors didn’t respond to emails seeking comment Friday. Jabbari’s lawyer said the suit was “favorably settled” and her client is moving on with “her head held high.” Majors was convicted of misdemeanor assault and harassment last December and sentenced to a yearlong counseling program. Hyundai, Kia recall over 208,000 electric vehicles to fix problem that can cause loss of power DETROIT (AP) — Hyundai and Kia are recalling over 208,000 electric vehicles to fix a pesky problem that can cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. The recalls cover more than 145,000 Hyundai and Genesis vehicles including the 2022 through 2024 Ioniq 5, the 2023 through 2025 Ioniq 6, GV60 and GV70, and the 2023 and 2024 G80. Also included are nearly 63,000 Kia EV 6 vehicles from 2022 through 2024. The affiliated Korean automakers say in government documents that a transistor in a charging control unit can be damaged and stop charging the 12-volt battery. Dealers will inspect and replace the control unit and a fuse if needed. They also will update software. Christmas TV movies are in their Taylor Swift era, with two Swift-inspired films airing this year Two of the new holiday movies coming to TV this season have a Taylor Swift connection that her fans would have no problem decoding. “Christmas in the Spotlight” debuts Saturday on Lifetime. It stars Jessica Lord as the world’s biggest pop star and Laith Wallschleger, playing a pro football player, who meet and fall in love, not unlike Swift and her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. On Nov. 30, Hallmark will air “Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story.” Instead of a nod to Swift, it’s an ode to family traditions and bonding, like rooting for a sports team. Hallmark’s headquarters is also in Kansas City. Top football recruit Bryce Underwood changes commitment to Michigan instead of LSU, AP source says ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Top football recruit Bryce Underwood has flipped to Michigan after pledging to play at LSU. That's according to a person familiar with the situation who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to share the recruit’s plans to join the Wolverines. Underwood pinned a post on his Instagram account, showing a post in which On3.com reported that he has committed to Michigan. The 6-foot-3 quarterback played at Belleville High School about 15 miles east of Michigan's campus, and told LSU nearly a year ago he intended to enroll there. Emperor penguin released at sea 20 days after waddling onto Australian beach MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia has been released at sea 20 days after he waddled ashore on a popular tourist beach. The adult male was found on Nov. 1 on sand dunes in temperate southwest Australia about 2,200 miles north of the Antarctic coast. He was released Wednesday from a boat that traveled several hours from Western Australia state's most southerly city of Albany. His caregiver Carol Biddulph wasn't sure at first if the penguin would live. She said a mirror was important to his rehabilitation because they provide a sense of company. Biddulph said: “They’re social birds and he stands next to the mirror most of the time.” Shohei Ohtani wins third MVP award, first in NL. Aaron Judge earns second AL honor in 3 seasons NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani won his third Most Valuable Player Award and first in the National League, and Aaron Judge earned his second American League honor on Thursday. Ohtani was a unanimous MVP for the third time, receiving all 30 first-place votes and 420 points in voting by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor was second with 263 points and Arizona second baseman Ketel Marte third with 229. Judge was a unanimous pick for the first time. Kansas City shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. got all 30 second-place votes for 270 points, and Yankees outfielder Juan Soto was third with 21 third-place votes and 229 points.ECOWAS Deploys 120 Observers for Ghana’s Presidential and Parliamentary Elections

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Ghana counted ballots on Saturday after a tight election with the ruling party's Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia trying to shake off anger over economic woes and rebuff a challenge by opposition party candidate ex-president John Mahama. Ghana's struggling economy dominated the election, after the west Africa gold and cacao producer went through a debt default, high inflation and negotiations for a $3 billion IMF bailout. Voters were choosing a successor to Bawumia's boss, President Nana Akufo-Addo, who steps down after serving the maximum of two four-year terms. They will also elect the country's new parliament. Voting was mostly calm, but one person was shot dead and four people arrested at a polling station in Nyankpala in the country's northern region, police and local media said. After polls closed at 1700 GMT, election teams immediately began tallying ballots under the watch of agents from political parties before sending them to collation centres. Preliminary results are expected early Sunday, with full presidential results scheduled by Tuesday. "Everyone is complaining prices are high. So I want a change, I want a good president who will bring in changes," Abdullah Mohammed, a student said after voting in Accra's Nima district. With a history of political stability, Ghana's two main parties, the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and National Democratic Congress (NDC), have alternated in power equally since the return to multi-party democracy in 1992. Touting the slogan "Break the 8" -- a reference to going past the usual two terms in power -- the NPP hopes Bawumia can lead them to an unprecedented third term. But he struggled to break away from criticism of Akufo-Addo's economic record. "I think we have done a lot of work with our message to the people and the message has been well received," Bawumia said after voting in his northern home Walewale. A UK-educated economist and former central banker, he points to an economy turning a corner and the government's continued plans for digitalisation to ease business, as well as free education and health programmes. More from this section But though inflation slowed from more than 50 percent to around 23 percent, and other macro-economic indicators are stabilising, the economic pain was still a clear election issue. Many Ghanaians still say they struggle with the cost of living, scarce jobs and a depreciated cedi currency. Frustration over the economy has opened the way for a comeback challenge from Mahama, who was president from 2012 to 2017 but has since failed twice in presidential bids. The NDC flag-bearer says he will "reset" Ghana and introduce a "24-hour economy", extending industrial hours to create jobs, and also renegotiate parts of the IMF deal. "Other elections have not been as obvious," Mahama said voting in his northern hometown. "With this one, everybody can tell the direction because of the abysmal performance of the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia government." Some analysts gave him an edge because of voter dismay with NPP, but the former president faced criticism from those who remember financial woes and massive power cuts during his time in office. Shoe saleswoman Esther Adobea said the economic situation hurt, but she was willing to give Bawumia a chance to make things better. "I can see he can handle the country for us. Our economy is not good, but he can do better," she said. Both major candidates are from the north of the country -- traditionally an NDC stronghold, but now more fragmented -- making the region a key battleground. While the economy was key, Ghana also faces an increasing risk of spillover in its northern regions from jihadist conflicts in Niger and Burkina Faso, where military juntas rule. The spread of illegal gold mining also became an election issue. Akufo-Addo promised to stop illegal mining, but it has expanded, poisoning riverways and impacting cacao farmlands -- a major source of export income. bur-pma/jmNoneBy Davide Barbuscia (Reuters) - Investors are hoping President-elect Donald Trump will name a Treasury secretary soon who will assuage their concerns about the Republican's policy promises that have weighed on an already sagging U.S. government bond market. The benchmark U.S. 10-year yield, which moves inversely to bond prices, is hovering near a five-month high as traders fret about the potential for a rebound in inflation and increase in the federal budget deficit from Trump’s economic plans such as tax cuts and import tariffs. More recently, uncertainty over who will fill the Treasury role has added to investor concerns. The latest leg of the Treasury selloff is due to worries over “fiscal concerns, increased spending and (the) Treasury secretary,” said George Catrambone, head of fixed income and trading at DWS. According to a Wall Street Journal report on Thursday, former investment banker Kevin Warsh, who served on the Federal Reserve Board, is one of Trump's Treasury secretary candidates on the understanding that he could later become Fed chairman. That deepened uncertainty and fueled investors’ hopes that a resolution would be quick in coming. Other top candidates include investor Scott Bessent and Apollo Global Management Chief Executive Marc Rowan. Wagers on who will get the job have drawn over $5 million in bets on the Polymarket prediction platform with Warsh in the lead, followed closely by Bessent. The Treasury secretary oversees U.S. economic and tax policy, and Trump's nominee will be tasked with carrying out his plans. As a result, the investment world, from global bond traders to U.S. corporate treasurers, is keenly interested in the individual's economic views and the kind of counsel they will give Trump behind closed doors. Campe Goodman, Wellington Management Company fixed income portfolio manager, said yields would ease if Trump nominated a Treasury secretary who makes a point of addressing worries that key Trump policies will add to the budget deficit and inflation. “I think whoever (Trump) gets is probably going to talk a little more fiscally responsible than the market expects,” he said. “I think he’ll want someone who talks somewhat responsibly.” Analysts at BMO Capital Markets said investor anxiety over the pick has been comparatively subdued because all three top contenders “fall into the category of qualified adults in the room” though the market prefers the question be settled quickly. Investors are also focused on the new administration’s position on Fed independence since central bank policy is a key factor in Treasury price moves. Trump in August said the president should have a "say" in Fed decisions, and according to media reports, his allies have drafted proposals to erode the Fed's independence. "I hope the Fed stays independent because that’s good for the bond market,” said Goodman. (Reporting by Davide Barbuscia; Writing by Ira Iosebashvili; Editing by Cynthia Osterman)

Broncos vs. Bengals Series History: Denver stands tall in all-time matchups | Sporting NewsNEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes fell Thursday following some potentially discouraging data on the economy . The S&P 500 slipped 0.5% for its fourth loss in the last six days. It’s a pause for the index, which has been rallying toward one of its best years of the millennium . The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 234 points, or 0.5%, and the Nasdaq composite sank 0.7% from its record set the day before. A report early in the morning said more U.S. workers applied for unemployment benefits last week than expected. A separate update, meanwhile, showed that inflation at the wholesale level, before it reaches U.S. consumers, was hotter last month than economists expected. Neither report points to imminent disaster, but they dilute one of the hopes that’s driven the S&P 500 to 57 all-time highs so far this year : Inflation is slowing enough to convince the Federal Reserve to keep cutting interest rates, while the economy is remaining solid enough to stay out of a recession. Of the two reports, the weaker update on the job market may be the bigger deal for the market, according to Chris Larkin, managing director, trading and investing, at E-Trade from Morgan Stanley. A surge in egg prices may have been behind the worse-than-expected inflation numbers. “One week doesn’t negate what has been a relatively steady stream of solid labor market data, but the Fed is primed to be sensitive to any signs of a softening jobs picture,” he said. Traders are widely expecting the Fed will ease its main interest rate at its meeting next week. If they’re correct, it would be a third straight cut by the Fed after it began lowering rates in September from a two-decade high. It’s hoping to support a slowing job market after getting inflation nearly all the way down to its 2% target. Lower rates would give a boost to the economy and to prices for investments, but they could also provide more fuel for inflation. A cut next week would have the Fed following other central banks, which lowered rates on Thursday. The European Central Bank cut rates by a quarter of a percentage point, as many investors expected, and the Swiss National Bank cut its policy rate by a steeper half of a percentage point. Following its decision, Switzerland’s central bank pointed to uncertainty about how U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s victory will affect economic policies, as well as about where politics in Europe is heading. Trump has talked up tariffs and other policies that could upend global trade. He rang the bell marking the start of trading at the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday to chants of “USA.” On Wall Street, Adobe fell 13.7% and was one of the heaviest weights on the market despite reporting stronger profit for the latest quarter than analysts expected. The company gave forecasts for profit and revenue in its upcoming fiscal year that fell a bit shy of analysts’. Warner Bros. Discovery soared 15.4% after unveiling a new corporate structure that separates its streaming business and film studios from its traditional television business. CEO David Zaslav said the move “enhances our flexibility with potential future strategic opportunities,” raising speculation about a spinoff or sale. Kroger rose 3.2% after saying it would get back to buying back its own stock now that its attempt to merge with Albertsons is off . Kroger’s board approved a program to repurchase up to $7.5 billion of its stock, replacing an existing $1 billion authorization. All told, the S&P 500 fell 32.94 points to 6,051.25. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 234.55 to 43,914.12, and the Nasdaq composite sank 132.05 to 19,902.84. In stock markets abroad, European indexes held relatively steady following the European Central Bank’s cut to rates. Asian markets were stronger. Indexes rose 1.2% in Hong Kong and 0.8% in Shanghai as leaders met in Beijing to set economic plans and targets for the coming year. South Korea’s Kospi rose 1.6% for its third straight gain of at least 1%, as it pulls back following last week’s political turmoil where its president briefly declared martial law. In the bond market, the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield rose to 4.33% from 4.27% late Wednesday. AP Business Writers Matt Ott and Elaine Kurtenbach contributed.

Thomas uses big drives and putts to hold lead in BahamasApple’s 5G Ambitions: How Custom Modems Could Revolutionize Macs and Vision ProHaffner Energy launches its hydrogen production, testing and training center in Champagne, France Inaugurated today, Haffner Energy’s hydrogen production, testing and training center is about to start producing renewable hydrogen using its patented biomass and organic waste thermolysis process. The project, a laureate of the France 2030 and Territoires d’industrie programs, enjoys substantial French public funding (over 1 million euros to date). The site is a showcase for the company’s know-how and a strategic tool for its commercial and industrial development. It will also enable Haffner Energy to enjoy a new income stream by selling the hydrogen produced, to perform tests for customers on all types of biomass, and to train them. After a year spent setting up the site and assembling the equipment, Haffner Energy’s center is now equipped with new-generation, standardized industrial production equipment. Designed to operate continuously for 8,000 hours a year, it entered the renewable gas (syngas) production phase last June (see June 20, 2024 press release). Hydrogen production kick-off is imminent. Located in Marolles Champagne, just a stone’s throw from the company’s headquarters in Vitry-le-François (Marne County), this site is going to enable Haffner Energy to offer its customers and prospects a fully dedicated technological, industrial, and commercial showcase. As part of the site’s operations, mobility-grade hydrogen will be produced and marketed at the rate of 15 kg/hour, or almost 120 metric tonnes per year, which is the equivalent of 12 million kilometers driven by hydrogen-powered vehicles. This will contribute to decarbonizing mobility and industry, with green hydrogen and biochar (a carbon sink) combined causing 2,400 tonnes of CO per year being avoided or captured. In addition to producing competitive energy, Haffner Energy’s HYNOCA®, SYNOCA® and SAFNOCA® solutions are suitable for all types of biomass and organic waste – a major unique differentiation. Agricultural residues, organic sludge, animal manure, and even residual household waste, can all be processed without difficulty. This means inputs are more secure, the risk of conflicts of use is eliminated or greatly reduced, the cost of primary energy is lowered, and bankability and therefore project financing are greatly facilitated. , Co-founder and CEO of Haffner Energy says It is going to provide a tremendous boost to order intakes: visits from customers and partners from a dozen countries and four continents have already taken place or are planned between early November and Christmas. This site makes all the difference,” Co-founder, Deputy CEO and Chief Technology Officer of Haffner Energy says The cutting-edge equipment and the attention paid by our field teams to constantly improving the quality and performance of our processes enable us to demonstrate to the world the performance of a technology that has already been on the market for three years”, A showroom for Haffner Energy’s know-how, the site is designed to present a wide range of Haffner Energy’s solutions: production of “super green” hydrogen and gases, co-production of electricity, production and/or gasification of biocarbon and/or biochar. The syngas produced will also meet the specifications required for the production of SAF and methanol. The first centerpiece of the site is the new-generation thermolysis module, a state-of-the-art, standardized, patented equipment that can transform all types of biomass into renewable syngas, together with its solid co-product: biocarbon (or biochar). The site also includes a TEPC (Treatement Epuration Purification Compression) module to convert syngas into mobility-grade hydrogen, as well as the latest technology created by Haffner Energy: Gasiliner®. The second key component, Gasiliner® is a proprietary piece of equipment which gasifies biocarbon, significantly increasing syngas production. All the carbon is gasified, while only inert ash is removed from the process. Gasiliner® has the unique property of being compatible with all types of biomass, especially those whose ash is pasty and sticky due to a low melting temperature (as is the case with most agricultural residues). It provides a strong competitive advantage for SAF and e-SAF projects, as evidenced by the recent partnership signed with Icelandic water electrolysis hydrogen and sustainable e-fuel project developer IðunnH2 (see September 2, 2024 press release). Gasiliner® will also provide a competitive and relevant solution to create value from biocarbon when no other valuable use for it is available. This project was made possible thanks to the support of local elected representatives and a number of public grants: • 88,655 euros from the municipality federation of Vitry, Champagne & Der, in the form of real-estate investment aid for the acquisition of the Marolles land (1.5 hectares or 3.7 acres); • 45,351 euros via the Fonds National pour l’Archéologie Préventive (FNAP) for archaeological excavations operated by INRAP; • 500,000 euros via the France 2030 Regionalized program, co-financed by the French government and Grand Est Region and operated by Bpifrance; • 400,000 euros via the “Fonds Vert – Territoires d’industrie en transition écologique” operated by the ADEME (France’s Agency for Ecological Transition) Marne County Prefect says It is for this reason that the French government is supporting its development and dynamics. The Haffner Energy testing and training center which is inaugurated today opens a new phase in the development of this local company. It is a testimony to the dynamism of this innovative enterprise whose activity is a driving force for the Region”, , President of Grand Est Region states Together, we are shaping the foundations of an industrial model for the future, combining economic performance with respect for our planet”, READ the latest news shaping the hydrogen market at Haffner Energy launches its hydrogen production, testing and training center in Champagne, France, First industrial scale unit deployed in Cambridge Thousands of tonnes of high-quality graphene to be produced from a global network of LOOP devices Unique technology makes the business case for industrial... 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The County of Haliburton is aiming to make play more accessible to all residents and park visitors with the installation of communication boards in county parks. The county announced on Tuesday (December 10) that it has installed the first augmentative and alternative communication (ACC) boards at Head Lake Park and at Rotary Beach Park in Haliburton. The move targets ensuring that people of all abilities can enjoy meaningful communication and social interaction together, a media release from the county noted. Haliburton County warden Liz Danielsen told kawarthaNOW the new boards are a feature that have been discussed and desired for a few years, and an initiative that will benefit residents and others who use the parks. “The newly created communication board will truly enhance accessibility for those with speech and reading disabilities and are an exciting addition to our community,” Danielsen said. “The idea was raised during brainstorming discussions by the county’s accessibility committee several years by a member and have finally come to fruition,” she said about the impetus for the project. The communication boards are strategically placed in the playgrounds and feature a range of picture communication symbols — images and words — that allow people to communicate their needs, wants and ideas, or to simply play and engage in creative games. In addition to providing people of all abilities with more opportunities in county parks, the boards are also a tool aimed at promoting inclusion and raising awareness and education of complex communication needs, as well as augmentative and alternative communication, the county noted. “Communication boards highlight the importance of accessibility and inclusion in our county for all residents, including people who communicate in a variety of ways,” Danielsen, who is also mayor of Algonquin Highlands, stated. Haliburton company MacArt Studios created the layout and production of Haliburton County’s playground communication board in collaboration with municipal staff, and with feedback from area residents, the county’s joint accessibility committee, speech language pathologists and occupational therapists, along with caregivers, organizations and agencies that support people with communication challenges. The first county-funded communication board was installed in the fall in Head Lake Park. Then, through federal and provincial funding from the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program, a second board was installed by the Municipality of Dysart et al at Rotary Beach Park. “This project reflects our ongoing dedication to accessibility and community-building and I am proud to see it come to life,” said Walt McKechnie, deputy mayor of Dysart et al, and member of the County of Haliburton joint accessibility committee. The joint accessibility committee plans to expand the initiative to additional playgrounds across the county in 2025, “continuing its commitment to working toward a barrier-free community where all people have equal opportunity to live, visit, raise a family, work, and retire.” For more information about the county’s joint accessibility committee communication board project, visit .Eagles try to cast aside perceived Hurts-Brown relationship issues ahead of Steelers showdown

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AMGEN ANNOUNCES 2025 FIRST QUARTER DIVIDENDNEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s recent dinner with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his visit to Paris for the reopening of the Notre Dame Cathedral were not just exercises in policy and diplomacy. They were also prime trolling opportunities for Trump. Throughout his first term in the White House and during his campaign to return, Trump has spun out countless provocative, antagonizing and mocking statements. There were his belittling nicknames for political opponents, his impressions of other political figures and the plentiful memes he shared on social media. Now that’s to the Oval Office, Trump is back at it, and his trolling is attracting more attention — and eyerolls. On Sunday, Trump turned a photo of himself seated near a smiling first lady Jill Biden at the Notre Dame ceremony for his new perfume and cologne line, with the tag line, “A fragrance your enemies can’t resist!” The first lady’s office declined to comment. When Trudeau hastily flew to Florida to meet with Trump last month over the president-elect’s on all Canadian products entering the U.S., that Canada become the 51st U.S. state. The Canadians passed off the comment as a joke, but Trump has continued to play up the dig, including in on his social media network referring to the prime minister as After decades as an entertainer and tabloid fixture, Trump has a flair for the provocative that is aimed at attracting attention and, in his most recent incarnation as a politician, mobilizing fans. He has long relished poking at his opponents, both to demean and minimize them and to delight supporters who share his irreverent comments and posts widely online and cheer for them in person. Trump, to the joy of his fans, first publicly needled Canada on his social media network a week ago when he with a Canadian flag next to him and the caption “Oh Canada!” After his latest post, Canadian Immigration Minister Marc Miller said Tuesday: “It sounds like we’re living in a episode of South Park.” “his approach will often be to challenge people, to destabilize a negotiating partner, to offer uncertainty and even sometimes a bit of chaos into the well established hallways of democracies and institutions and one of the most important things for us to do is not to freak out, not to panic.” Even Thanksgiving dinner isn’t a trolling-free zone for Trump’s adversaries. On Thanksgiving Day, from “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” with President Joe Biden and other Democrats’ faces superimposed on the characters in a spoof of the turkey-carving scene. The video shows Trump appearing to explode out of the turkey in a swirl of purple sparks, with the former president stiffly dancing to one of his favorite songs, Village People’s “Y.M.C.A.” In his most recent presidential campaign, Trump mocked Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, refusing to call his GOP primary opponent by his real name and instead dubbing him “Ron DeSanctimonious.” He added, for good measure, in a post on his Truth Social network: “I will never call Ron DeSanctimonious ‘Meatball’ Ron, as the Fake News is insisting I will.” As he campaigned against Biden, Trump taunted him in online posts and with comments and impressions at his rallies, deriding the president over his intellect, his walk, his golf game and even his beach body. After Vice President Kamala Harris took over Biden’s spot as the Democratic nominee, Trump repeatedly suggested she never worked at McDonalds while in college. by appearing at a Pennsylvania McDonalds in October, when he manned the fries station and held an impromptu news conference from the restaurant drive-thru. Trump’s team thinks people should get a sense of humor. “President Trump is a master at messaging and he’s always relatable to the average person, whereas many media members take themselves too seriously and have no concept of anything else other than suffering from Trump Derangement Syndrome,” said Steven Cheung, Trump’s communications director. “President Trump will Make America Great Again and we are getting back to a sense of optimism after a tumultuous four years.” Though both the Biden and Harris campaigns and launched other stunts to respond to Trump’s taunts, so far America’s neighbors to the north are not taking the bait. “I don’t think we should necessarily look on Truth Social for public policy,” Miller said. Gerald Butts, a former top adviser to Trudeau and a close friend, said Trump brought up the 51st state line to Trudeau repeatedly during Trump’s first term in office. “Oh God,” Butts said Tuesday, “At least a half dozen times.” “This is who he is and what he does. He’s trying to destabilize everybody and make people anxious,” Butts said. “He’s trying to get people on the defensive and anxious and therefore willing to do things they wouldn’t otherwise entertain if they had their wits about them. I don’t know why anybody is surprised by it.” ___ Gillies reported from Toronto. Associated Press writer Darlene Superville contributed to this report.