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Their shared vision, commitment to excellence, and drive for continuous improvement make them a dynamic duo to watch in the world of football coaching.The maps that could 'revolutionise' how Australia handles bushfire riskMichael Steele, former chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC) and current co-host of the MSNBC show The Weekend , said that Republicans "don't give a damn" about members of the U.S. military in a recent conversation with CNN 's Michael Smerconish. On the latest episode of The Michael Steele Podcast , the former RNC chair and Smerconish, who hosts the Saturday show Smerconish on CNN, discussed President-elect Donald Trump 's pick for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth. Hegseth, a U.S. Army veteran and former Fox News weekend host, has been at the center of controversy after Trump announced his plans in early November to nominate him to lead the Pentagon . One of the latest scandals about Hegseth involved his mother, Penelope Hegseth, who wrote her son an email in 2018 accusing him of mistreating women for years , telling him, "It pains me and embarrasses me to say that, but it is the sad, sad truth," according to a report from The New York Times on November 29. "On behalf of all the women (and I know it's many) you have abused in some way, I say...get some help and take an honest look at yourself," Penelope Hegseth wrote to her son. Penelope Hegseth later went on Fox News to say that her son "is a new person. He's redeemed, forgiven, changed. I think we all are after seven years. I believe he's the man for the job." Steele, a Trump critic, mentioned the Times ' reporting during his conversation with Smerconish, saying, "Who knows you better than the woman who cleaned your nasty behind when you were born, who raised you, who tried to teach you to be the right kind of man, and you turned out to be that thing that she's now calling out." "This is the problem I have with a lot of Republicans because they, at this point in time, are pushing guys like Hegseth because of the political opportunism it creates for them to grab and hold power," Steele said. "They don't give a damn about the men in the military, the men and women serving. This guy has already said that women shouldn't be serving in a combat position, despite the fact that that's what they're doing today in significantly important ways. And yet he wants to come in and say that women don't have a role here." During an appearance on the Shawn Ryan Show on November 7, Hegseth said, "I'm straight up just saying we should not have women in combat roles. It hasn't made us more effective, hasn't made us more lethal, has made fighting more complicated." But on December 3 when a reporter asked Hegseth, "How do you feel about the women in combat?" he responded, "We have amazing women who serve in our military." Women made up 17.5 percent of active-duty service members in the U.S. Armed Forces in the Department of Defense's (DOD) 2022 demographics report. Newsweek reached out to the DOD via email on Saturday afternoon asking for any updated demographics data. When reached for comment by Newsweek on Saturday afternoon, Hegseth's lawyer, Timothy Parlatore, said via email Saturday afternoon, "I really can't spend the time responding to every single ignorant comment that people make." Newsweek also reached out to Trump's transition team via email and the RNC via online form for comment Saturday afternoon. Hegseth has also repeatedly said that standards are being lowered for women to qualify to serve in combat roles, military veteran Charlotte Clymer, a writer and activist, wrote in an opinion piece for MSNBC published Tuesday. There is no evidence to support Hegseth's claims, and, according to Clymer, the claims have been debunked by defense officials. "I don't think Hegseth truly believes that women are incapable of performing combat roles to a high standard of excellence, because it has been obvious to all service members for quite some time that there are women who meet and exceed that standard," Clymer wrote in her op-ed titled, "There are many reasons to disqualify Pete Hegseth. His opinions on women are enough." She added: "The reason Hegseth is stridently opposed to women in combat is specifically that he feels threatened by women who do meet the standard of excellence. He is deeply uncomfortable with women successfully doing the same exact jobs that he has always believed go a long way in promoting the asinine ideology that men are naturally born to be leaders over women." Meanwhile, the reported email from Hegseth's mom came after a woman alleged that he sexually assaulted her in 2017. Hegseth told law enforcement at the time that his encounter with the woman was consensual and denied any wrongdoing, according to a police report of the incident, which was made public shortly after Trump tapped Hegseth for defense secretary. Parlatore said last month that Hegseth, who still denies the sexual assault allegation, paid the woman in a settlement agreement that included a confidentiality clause because he feared he'd lose his job at Fox News if word of the accusation got out. Hegseth has not been criminally charged or sued over the incident.
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As the sun sets on the small town, a sense of warmth and gratitude fills the air, a testament to the enduring impact of one man's selfless act of kindness. Through his generosity, Mr. Chen has not only helped an elderly man return home but has also reignited the flame of compassion in the hearts of all who have heard his story. And in doing so, he has proven that the simplest acts of kindness have the power to touch and transform lives in ways that words alone cannot express.Angelina Jolie looks chic in a black shawl and matching slacks as she takes a break from Paris set of new film Stitches to go Christmas shopping in the French capital Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By CHLOE LOUISE FOR MAILONLINE Published: 12:33 GMT, 8 December 2024 | Updated: 12:37 GMT, 8 December 2024 e-mail 1 View comments Angelina Jolie looked chic in an all black ensemble as she adventured out for some Christmas shopping in Paris on Sunday. The actress, 49 - currently on location in the French capital while she films new movie Stitches - stepped out in a black woolen shawl which she paired with flared black trousers. She added inches to her statuesque frame as she slipped into a pair of suede black platform heels. To accessorise, Angelina upped the glamour with Celine sunglasses and a black leather quilted handbag. While out shopping, the star could be seen stocking up on her festive wrapping paper as she left a store in the capital city with six rolls. It comes after Angelina went barefoot on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon on Thursday after suffering a painful accident the day before. Angelina Jolie looked chic in an all black ensemble as she adventured out for some Christmas shopping in Paris on Sunday The actress, 49 - currently on location in the French capital while she films new movie Stitches - stepped out in a black woolen shawl which she paired with flared black trousers She made her first late-night appearance in more than a decade to talk about her new Netflix movie Maria and her Tony award-winning production of The Outsiders: A New Musical. As she made her grand entrance into the studio to a revised version of Dolly Parton 's Jolene, it was immediately noticeable that Angelina wasn't wearing any shoes. And host Jimmy, 50, was quick to point out her naked feet soon after she took a seat. 'I noticed that you're barefoot,' he observed. 'Did you forget your shoes?' Explaining her outfit choice, Angelina revealed: 'I broke my toe yesterday and I tried to find a comfortable shoe, but I just decided not to.' 'No, you don't have to wear shoes!' Jimmy exclaimed. 'Just be comfortable. We're just happy you're here.' Last month it was revealed that the Oscar-winning actress will star in the film that is 'set in the world of high fashion ' in Europe. The French film is from director Alice Winocour and it will shoot in both French and English, according to Variety . Angelina 'stars in the movie as a filmmaker and is one of three women whose lives will collide during Fashion Week.' She added inches to her statuesque frame as she slipped into a pair of suede black platform heels To accessorise, Angelina upped the glamour with Celine sunglasses and a black leather quilted handbag While out shopping, the star could be seen stocking up on her festive wrapping paper as she left a store in the capital city with six rolls It comes after Angelina went barefoot on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon on Thursday after suffering a painful accident the day before The actress decided to go on the show without shoes after breaking her toe the day before The film is under Charles Gillibert's Paris-based banner CG Cinema. They will produce in partnership with Zhang Xin and William Horberg of Closer Media. Angelina was last in Paris for the filming of Maria, in which she played the iconic Greek opera singer Maria Callas during her final days in the 1970s . The movie world premiered at the Venice Film Festival and was celebrated by a eight-minute standing ovation. The thespian is tipped to be nominated for a Best Actress Oscar her role in the film. She won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in 2000 for Girl, Interrupted, with the star last nominated in 2009 for The Changeling. Angelina recently admitted winning an Oscar for Maria would be a bonus. Share or comment on this article: Angelina Jolie looks chic in a black shawl and matching slacks as she takes a break from Paris set of new film Stitches to go Christmas shopping in the French capital e-mail Add comment
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Thought just 17, Donald Trump’s granddaughter appears to relish her role as an aspiring, up-and-coming MAGA influencer , as she shares slickly produced videos on social media about the fun she has hanging out with her beloved, president-elect “grandpa.” But there’s only so much that Kai Trump can do to soften the image of a man who has been compared by critics to history’s most dangerous fascists and who regularly hurls insults and makes profane remarks. His opponent in the election, Kamala Harris, received some 74 million votes to his 76 million. With her latest video published Tuesday, the teen golf prodigy also showed “grandpa” looking a bit out of his element while a guest at Elon Musk’s SpaceX launch last week. In one particularly “cringe-worthy” moment of Kai Trump’s behind-the-scenes video, Trump is seen sending Musk into “an awkward spiral” after he asks him whether a rocket booster can be reused — after it has crashed into Gulf of Mexico in a fireball, the Daily Beast reported . Last week, Trump joined Musk, his top campaign donor and his purported new expert advisor in government efficiency, to watch the latest test flight of his Starship rocket system, the Daily Beast reported. For the occasion, Trump was joined by Kai Trump and her good friend, as well as Kai Trump’s father, Donald Trump Jr., and Texas Senator Ted Cruz. Musk, who also is a NASA contractor, planned to show Trump a repeat of the “incredible maneuver” that one of his Starship rocket ships executed in October, the Daily Beast said. That’s when giant mechanical arms, sticking out of the launch tower, successfully “caught” the rocket’s “Super Heavy” booster, after it performed the precise moves needed to return to the launch site, SpaceNews.com reported. For the Nov. 19 Starship launch, the rocket successfully lifted off from the SpaceX Starbase test site in Boca Chica, Texas, at 5 p.m., SpaceNews.com reported. Its booster separated from the vehicle’s upper stage about two minutes and 45 seconds after liftoff. The booster started to return to the launch site but, a little more than a minute later, controllers announced “booster offshore divert,” meaning that the booster would not return to the launch pad but instead crash into the Gulf of Mexico. Making the boosters reusable has been a key part of SpaceX’s efforts to cut the cost of each $100 million Starship flight in half, the Daily Beast reported. Kai Trump’s video, which she also shares as a YouTube vlog, caught the moments when Musk told Trump, “We had some concerns about the tower so it was commanded to land out at sea.” In the video, which shows Kai Trump standing nearby, Trump appeared to be uncharacteristically quiet and perhaps a bit awe-struck, as he clearly missed the meaning of what the billionaire was saying. That’s because Trump responded by muttering, “amazing.” The former reality TV star then asked Musk, “Can they use that again? Can they get it from the sea?” Musk appeared to do a double take and to even give the president elect some “side-eye,” the Daily Beast said. Musk awkwardly responded: “Uhh, it’s going to be. ... it‘s ... it’s probably gonna blow up. That’s my guess.” Cruz, standing next to Trump, jumped in to help cover up for Trump’s question by getting Musk to explain that he already has “better” versions of the booster in production, with one ready to use. “Well, there you go,” Cruz said. Trump actually said little else that day, according to Kai Trump’s video and to other news reports. A report in The Telegraph affirmed the view that Trump’s outing with Musk to the SpaceX rocket launch was “awkward” for both men, even as they’ve spent the weeks since the election practically “joined at the hip” at Mar-a-Lago. Trump indeed looked like a “fish out of water” and appeared to be intimidated by Musk during the Starship test flight, according to Darren Stanton, a former police officer and body language expert. Trump showed none of his “alpha male persona” and “power gestures” during the event, Stanton told The Telegraph. “Trump was very uneasy... usually he comes over as this alpha male, the most empowered, most powerful person in the room. I think he’s quite intimidated by Musk,” Stanton said. “He was out of his depth – his hands were just by his side like a mannequin.” It’s hard to believe that Kai Trump intended for her “grandpa” to be seen looking “out of his depth.” As Daily Beast entertainment writer Eboni Boykin-Patterson said in another report , Kai Trump, whose mother is Vanessa Trump, has taken on a role in Trumpworld once filled by her aunt, Ivanka Trump. Since Kai Trump spoke at the Republican National Convention — to “show the side of my grandpa that people don’t often see” — she has become the photogenic young female relative who tries to “sanitize” Trump’s image, Boykin-Patterson also said. Earlier in her video, Kai Trump poked gentle fun at her grandfather — while also giving her some 2.6 million followers some of the “aspirational” content that social media users look for, Boykin-Patterson wrote. As the teenager giddily showed off the luxurious accommodations on Trump’s private jet, she and her friend also spent a few moments recording a TikTok clip , in which they mimicked her grandfather’s golf swing and his meme’d campaign dance moves, set to the Village People’s “YMCA.” The Daily Beast said the result of Kai Trump’s posts is “a simpler, smiley perspective” on Trump, whom she describes as a ” hard worker” for “all Americans.” With her followers, the teenager also shares slideshows of her 78-year-old grandfather, sporting big smiles. “And if that’s all you see of this agreeable, doting grandfather, you’d think he’d never tried to overturn an election,” Boykin-Patterson wrote.Overall, the symposium with non-party members was a significant step towards promoting dialogue, collaboration, and consensus-building in economic policymaking. By engaging with a broad range of voices and perspectives, the Central Committee demonstrated a commitment to inclusivity and openness in governance, setting a positive example for constructive dialogue and cooperation in advancing China's economic development.
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Curiosity drives their innovative ideas forwardTEANECK, N.J. (AP) — Dylan Jones had 22 points in Fairleigh Dickinson's 98-54 victory over Lehman on Saturday. Jones shot 6 for 10 (6 for 9 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Knights (4-7). Terrence Brown added 19 points while shooting 7 for 12 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line and also had six rebounds, five assists, and six steals. Cameron Tweedy had 11 points and shot 4 of 5 from the field and 3 for 5 from the line. The Lightning were led in scoring by Kai Parris, who finished with 12 points. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .
In conclusion, the success of "Path of Exile 2" on Steam with 1.1 million sales and nearly $200 million in revenue demonstrates the enduring appeal and popularity of the franchise. As players embark on their journey through the dark and dangerous world of Wraeclast, they can expect to experience a wealth of content, challenges, and adventures that will keep them coming back for more. With its impressive sales numbers and positive reception, "Path of Exile 2" has solidified its status as a powerhouse in the action role-playing genre and a must-play title for fans of immersive and challenging gameplay.In the latest development surrounding the Indonesian national football team's naturalization process, Indonesian media recently unearthed information regarding three additional potential naturalized players. Among these individuals, one reportedly hails from Manchester United, sparking renewed interest and speculation within the football community.
One by one, tycoons who built their wealth on China’s economic rise have been giving up their trophy homes in Hong Kong. Two apartments in a Frank Gehry glass-and-steel tower that twists out of the mountainside. Three European-style mansions with turrets and swimming pools. Four white villas sitting in a row. Creditors seized the homes of Evergrande chairman Hui Ka Yan, which were collectively worth more than $US190 million, after the company collapsed. One of them sold this year for $US58 million, less than half of the $US130 million that a company tied to Evergrande and Hui had paid for it in 2009. Credit: Bloomberg All but two of the properties have already sold for tens of millions of dollars each. And while it might be hard to believe, each one was a steal — snatched up for discounts of one-third to more than half of the previous values. Hong Kong’s housing market has long had an are-you-kidding-me feel to it. For nearly 20 years, property prices have climbed higher and higher, turning it into one of the most unaffordable cities in the world, where the poor rented subdivided apartments so small they were colloquially known as “coffin homes.” Now, many of the same people who contributed to the housing market’s inequities, from the builders to the wealthy speculators, have found themselves being forced to sell their prized homes fast. Their riches had swelled with an unfathomable rise in China’s real estate market, and its collapse and aftermath have left many short on cash. Most notable among them is Hui Ka Yan of the onetime property giant China Evergrande. Creditors seized his European-style homes, which were collectively worth more than $US190 million ($291 million), after the company collapsed . One of them sold this year for $US58 million, less than half of the $US130 million that a company tied to Evergrande and Hui had paid for it in 2009, according to the global real estate firm Knight Frank. A Hong Kong court ordered China Evergrande to liquidate this year, setting off a search by its foreign investors who were owed money for anything that could be sold off. Chinese authorities took Hui away last year and accused him and Evergrande of fraud. “Everyone is asking for money,” said Joseph Tang, the chair of real estate firm JLL in Hong Kong. Businesses are under pressure as the economy continues to slow, the broader property market is under strain and the cost of borrowing has climbed steeply. “The only thing that is sellable is residential property because, if you lower the price enough, there will be buyers,” Tang said. China’s rich are losing so much money that 432 men and women were stripped of their status as billionaires over the past three years, according to the Hurun China Rich List, published by a wealth research firm based in Shanghai. In Gehry’s Opus Hong Kong building, which has 12 luxury apartments, two of the recent sellers were once among China’s richest men: property developers Chen Hongtian and Chen Changwei. Credit: NYT Famous for its skyline of glass towers that once symbolised the city’s economic prowess, Hong Kong’s landscape is now a visual reminder of its problems. The city is still trying to reclaim its title as a hub for international finance and recover from the collateral damage caused by years of strict pandemic policies that made travel to the city at times impossible. In addition, political changes in Hong Kong have raised the legal stakes for Western companies. It was not just the owners of fancy homes who were caught out when the tide receded. Landlords of signature Hong Kong office buildings that housed the world’s best-known financial, legal and corporate institutions are scrambling to bring in new tenants to replace companies that have left. Busy shopping areas once crammed with small stores are still suffering from fewer tourists, and some storefronts remain boarded up. Nearly 17 per cent of commercial property is empty, according to CBRE, the real estate firm. The changes are rippling through the financial system, too. Banks that were once reliable lenders to Hong Kong’s property sector have suffered a surge in defaults from commercial real estate this year. The property sector is “working through its worst downturn since the Asian financial crisis” of 1997, and the sharpest pain is being felt by financial institutions, analysts at the ratings agency S&P Global wrote in a report. In response, lenders are charging more to landlords and developers whom they lend to. Famous for its skyline of glass towers that once symbolised the city’s economic prowess, Hong Kong’s landscape is now a visual reminder of its problems. Higher interest rates and a strong currency have made it even more difficult to bounce back. The Hong Kong dollar is pegged to the US dollar, and for four years, the Federal Reserve kept interest rates high to fight American inflation. As the Fed cut rates this year, Hong Kong’s monetary authority followed, lowering the interest rate in September to 5.25 per cent. But that is still the highest point since 2007. The fate of Hong Kong’s currency may depend on the US central bank, but its economy is closely linked to the rest of China, where growth has slowed and prices have fallen. Hong Kong real estate is feeling China’s pain. “Overall, the economy of China has always had a close relationship with Hong Kong, and the property market has always been highly correlated,” said Hannah Jeong, an executive director at CBRE. “When China’s economy goes down, Hong Kong’s economy follows,” she said. The high-end luxury property sales have been dominated by what are known as “distressed sellers,” including some who are heavily exposed to the Chinese economy, according to Jeong. In many of these cases, their homes have been seized by a bank or creditors that are owed money. Four villas on Plantation Road recently sold for $US141 million, a little less than half the previous sale price in 2017. Credit: NYT Most of these properties were bought during a different era, when Hong Kong was flush with money from a booming China. In Gehry’s Opus Hong Kong building, which has 12 luxury apartments, two of the recent sellers were once among China’s richest men: property developers Chen Hongtian and Chen Changwei. (They are not related.) Local news reports said Chen Hongtian’s apartment was one of a number of properties seized by lenders, including a 9000-square-foot home that he had purchased soon after the Opus property in 2015. His Opus apartment was “a little bit too tiny,” he told the local South China Morning Post in 2016. He also told the newspaper that luxury homes for sale in Hong Kong were “extremely rare.” No longer. A short drive away from Opus, along a winding road, is Black’s Link, where a cluster of three mansions once tied to Hui of Evergrande is. They are on sale for more than $US190 million — one has been sold so far. The prices on the other two have come down since they were first listed last year. Nearby on Plantation Road, four mansions recently went for $US141 million, nearly half of what the sellers paid for it. Property experts expect more deals to come. Nearly two dozen properties, each worth $US50 million or more, have come on the market in Hong Kong this year. This article originally appeared in The New York Times . The Business Briefing newsletter delivers major stories, exclusive coverage and expert opinion. Sign up to get it every weekday morning .Metaphorically speaking, adjusting the window involves making conscious choices to let go of negativity and embrace positivity. Just as we can physically open a window to let in light and fresh air, we can also open our minds and hearts to new ideas, opportunities, and possibilities. By adjusting our mindset and being open to change, we can expand our horizons, break free from limitations, and welcome growth and transformation into our lives.
