Donald Trump’s election interference and classified documents cases dismissedJonah Goldberg: This is the trouble with Elon Musk’s debut as a federal budget negotiatorSpaceX will make a new attempt to launch a miniature fleet of communications satellites overnight tonight and you'll be able to watch it live online. A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch four "MicroGEO" satellites for the company Astranis from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Liftoff is set for 12 a.m. EST (0500 GMT) on Sunday. You can watch the launch on SpaceX's X account and mission page starting about 15 minutes before liftoff. The midnight launch will mark SpaceX's second attempt to launch the MicroGEO satellites for Astranis. A Dec. 21 launch attempt ended in a last-second abort just as the Falcon 9 rocket 's first stage engines ignited. SpaceX's MicroGEO satellite launch, called "Astranis: From One to Many," is the second of three planned SpaceX launches in three days this weekend. The company plans to launch 22 Starlink internet satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Saturday (Dec. 28), then launch another 21 Starlink satellites from another Florida pad on Monday (Dec. 30). "Targeting a Falcon 9 launch from all three launch pads in Florida and California over the next three days," SpaceX wrote in an X social media post Friday (Dec. 27). The MicroGEO satellites launching Sunday were built for the San Francisco-based Astranis to provide satellite communications services for a variety of customers. Two of the four satellites will serve the Colorado-based firm Anuvu for in-flight connectivity, while another will serve a client in the Philippines. The fourth satellite, known as UtilitySat, is designed to serve multiple customers over its lifetime. "These are our most advanced satellites yet, with a number of improvements that will generate increased capacity and affordability," Astranis CEO John Gedmark said in a statement. The satellites are expected to be deployed about 35 minutes after liftoff and are bound for a final geosynchronous orbit about 22,236 miles (35,786 kilometers) above Earth. The Falcon 9 launching the MicroGEO mission for Astranis is no SpaceX spring chicken. This flight will mark its seventh launch, with past missions including three Starlink flights, a NASA CRS-31 cargo flight and the crewed Crew-8 and Polaris Dawn astronaut flights. The first stage of the Falcon 9 rocket is expected to return to Earth just over 8 minutes after liftoff to land on the SpaceX drone ship A Shortfall Of Gravitas in the Atlantic Ocean. SpaceX has a 2.5-hour window in which to launch the MicroGEO satellites for Astranis. If the company is unable to launch at midnight, a backup opportunity is available later Sunday night at 10:43 p.m. EST (0343 GMT Dec. 30).
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Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh): Teri Mitti’, ‘Galliyan’, ‘Tere Sang Yaara’, ‘Kaun Tujhe’, ‘Dil Meri Na Sune’, ‘Kaise Hua’ and ‘Phir Bhi Tumko Chaahunga’ fame lyricist Manoj Shukla Muntashir (Mumbai) was in city in connection with making conversations during Antar-rashtreeya Geeta Mahotsav on Sunday. During his stay, this correspondent talked to him. He was of the opinion that ‘Gita’ originated from Ujjain when Lord Krishna got his education at Sandipani Ashram and thus it should be connected with day-to-day life. Excerpts: In which campaign are you active these days? A: Sanatan awakening, Hundutva awakening, wherever possible. How far have you swum in the Ganga of knowledge? A: I am currently swimming at surface level only. Even if I spend my whole life, I will not be able to fathom the ocean, it is a bottomless storehouse. One who is ignorant has the arrogance of knowledge. If you read even a little and know what the scriptures are, what knowledge is, then you will never have the arrogance of knowledge. This applies to the whole world. We are seeing many ignorant people talking big things, in such a situation we should talk about the essence which we have learned from Krishna, Gita and Ram. Gita and Krishna have a very strong connection with Madhya Pradesh. Would you like to tell something? A: Ujjayini is the land that made Krishna Shri Krishna. He became Shri Krishna in the ashram of Guru Sandipani. He was called ‘Shri Krishna’ when he gained knowledge of 64 arts. Before this, he was Krishna and was also revered. For us he was an incarnation. He came to Ujjain at the age of about 12. At the age of 11 he killed his cruel uncle Kansa. At such a young age he learned so much and was called Yogeshwar. Anyway, this is the virtue of this land. Do you agree that Gita, which is still considered the most sacred book in the world, originated in Ujjain? A: Absolutely, it originated from here. When knowledge started being gained which started from Ujjain, then we should obviously accept that Gita originated from Ujjain. The Gaumukh of Gita is in Ujjayini. How can Gita be taken to the young generation? A: They will have to be told in their language. See, if we keep rejecting the young generation by saying that they do not understand, they do not know the language and literature and what is Gita - we will suffer a lot in this. And we have been making this mistake, which we will have to stop now. We have to explain Gita in their language. Our new generation have gained a lot of speed but have lost the depth. We have to connect Gita with day-to-day life. We have to make them confident that testimony lies in Bhagavad Gita. Why do storytellers and preachers not propagate the real Bhagavad Gita in their programmes and why do they get involved in political intrigues? A: Look, politics is a Yugdharma and we cannot stay away from it. If positive politics is involved in the knowledge of Gita, then there is nothing wrong in it. Politics flows in your veins. On one side there is film, on the other there is religion. How do you separate the two? A: I do not do any such film which comes in my religious belief. I am not afraid of speaking my mind even in Bollywood. I have left behind all fears of the world. Cinema is a very beautiful medium and I will definitely say a few good things through it. I cannot tolerate leftist cinema that has been sold to us for centuries. Nor will I ever be a part of it.Nobel recipient Geoffrey Hinton wishes he thoughts of AI safety sooner
Geoffrey Hinton says he doesn’t regret the work he did that laid the foundation for artificial intelligence, but wishes he thought of safety sooner. The British-Canadian computer scientist says the technology has now progressed so fast that he thinks it could achieve superintelligence in the next five to 20 years. Superintelligence is intelligence that surpasses even the smartest humans. When superintelligence happens, Hinton says humanity will have to seriously worry about how it can stay in control. His remarks came at a press conference in Stockholm, where Hinton is due to a receive the Nobel Prize in psychics on Tuesday. Hinton and co-laureate John Hopfield are being given the prize because they developed some of the underpinnings of machine learning, a computer science that helps AI mimic how humans learn. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 8, 2024. Tara Deschamps, The Canadian PressUCF coach Gus Malzahn reportedly resigning to take Florida State OC job
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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The NFL removed New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers from the commissioner exempt list on Monday, making him eligible to participate in practice and play in the team’s games. Peppers missed seven games since being placed on the list on Oct. 9 after he was arrested and charged with shoving his girlfriend’s head into a wall and choking her. The league said its review is ongoing and is not affected by the change in Peppers’ roster status. Braintree, Massachusetts, police said they were called to a home for an altercation between two people on Oct. 7, and a woman told them Peppers choked her. Police said they found at the home a clear plastic bag containing a white powder, which later tested positive for cocaine. Peppers, 29, pleaded not guilty in Quincy District Court to charges of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and possession of a Class “B” substance believed to be cocaine. At a court appearance last week a trial date was set for Jan. 22. “Any act of domestic violence is unacceptable for us,” Patriots coach Jerod Mayo said after the arrest. “With that being said, I do think that Jabrill has to go through the system, has to continue to go through due process. We’ll see how that works out.” A 2017 first-round draft choice by Cleveland, Peppers spent two seasons with the Browns and three with the New York Giants before coming to New England in 2022. He was signed to an extension this summer. He played in the first four games of the season and missed one with a shoulder injury before going on the exempt list, which allows NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to place a player on paid leave while reviewing his case. ___ AP NFL:NoneKakko's late goal lifts Rangers past Canadiens 4-3
Phegley SHELBYVILLE — As the shocking news of Shelby County Coroner Brad Phegley’s death continued to sink in Sunday, no details have emerged to suggest that what happened to him was anything other than some kind of tragic accident or medical event. A postmortem examination of the 67-year-old coroner’s remains was scheduled to have been carried out Saturday in Bloomington. Further information was not available Sunday. Phegley’s hunting partner had found his body floating in Lake Mattoon around 2:49 p.m. Friday near a blind and decoys where they were waterfowl hunting. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Shelby County Board Chairman Tad Mayhall, R-Shelbyville, told the Herald & Review on Sunday that he had not heard any updated news on the cause of death. But he said he had spoken previously with Shelby County Sheriff Brian McReynolds about the circumstances of what happened. “He told me that if there was any change (about the circumstances), he would let me and the state’s attorney know,” he said, and noted there had been no updates. Mayhall said he was grateful to Moultrie County Coroner Lynn Reed for stepping in so quickly to maintain coroner's office services for Shelby County while a replacement for Phegley is sorted out. “It’s been a very quick learning experience for me since Friday afternoon,” Mayhall said. “Mr. Reed has been very helpful and, as even he said, this is a very uncommon situation to be in and we will navigate it as best we can.” The chairman said he expected to have an updated news release ready by sometime Monday on how the coroner’s office will cope going forward. And he said, as things settle down, the county will turn its attention to honoring Phegley’s memory and saluting his service. Just reelected in the last election unopposed after a convincing win in the Republican primary in March, Phegley had served as coroner for the last four years. A retired Illinois State Police trooper, he had also served as deputy coroner for eight years. A keen hunter and outdoors enthusiast, Phegley’s Facebook page is filled with pictures of him with specimen fish and animals he has caught and hunted over many years. His death comes as the latest in a series of blows to Shelby County, which has been rocked by a recent history of disputes and bitter political fights. Mayhall, newly chosen as chairman in the wake of November’s election that changed the face of the county board, said the task now was to cope with the coroner’s death, honor his memory and ensure the citizens get the services and government they need. “It’s been an arduous and challenging time for sure,” he said. “But I think that with the recent swearing in just this past Monday, and with a new group of board members and a change of leadership, if you put your ear to the ground and hear what the community is saying, they are asking for less contention and more productivity and for calm. “I personally take responsibility that it is my job to make sure that happens. We also want to make sure we are incredibly respectful for the time and service Mr. Phegley has given, and acknowledge the emotional toll all this has taken on his family.” In his latest video, Tom Ryle, WDFW marketing manager and an avid hunter, brings you into the field for a demonstration on the safe and effective use of treestands to help you get your big game hunting off the ground. (WDFW, Contributed) Believe it or not, if hunting were a company, it would be a Fortune 500 giant. In 2020, hunters and sport shooters pumped a whopping $149 billion into the U.S. economy . That's not pocket change—it's enough to make hunting the 52nd largest company by retail sales if it were listed on the Fortune 500, LandTrust reports. This money was spent on equipment such as shotguns and ammunition, trip-related expenses like lodging and transportation, licenses, leases, and more. But it's not just about sales. This industry supports nearly 970,000 jobs across the country. To put that in perspective, if hunting were an employer, it would be the third-largest private sector employer in the U.S. These jobs created over $45 billion in wages and income in 2020 alone. A recent report by the National Deer Association revealed that an average of 88% of state white-tailed deer harvests occur on private land . This statistic underscores the critical role that private landowners play in wildlife management and conservation. In states like Texas, where 99% of the land is privately owned, access to private land is essential for effective deer population management. The reliance on private land for hunting varies across regions. In the Southeast, 93% of deer harvests occur on private land, while in the Midwest and Northeast, the figures are 91% and 81%, respectively. This highlights the need for private landowners to allow public access for hunting, especially in states with limited public land. The economic impact of hunting isn't just felt at the national level—it trickles down to local economies too, strongly impacting both traditionally liberal and conservative states. Here are some examples from a recent report by Sportsmen's Alliance : Here's something that might surprise you: hunters are some of the biggest contributors to conservation efforts in the U.S. In 2017, over 15 million Americans purchased a hunting license, generating more than $500 million in revenue for conservation . This isn't a new phenomenon. For over 80 years, hunters have been major funders of conservation through license fees and taxes on hunting equipment. This money goes directly toward protecting wildlife habitats, managing animal populations, and ensuring the sustainability of our natural resources. What happens when we don't manage our wildlife populations, particularly deer? It might seem counterintuitive, but hunting actually plays a crucial role in keeping deer populations in check—and the consequences of not doing so can be costly. Without proper management, deer-related damages alone can cost up to $2 billion annually . Here's how that breaks down: The costs of deer overpopulation extend beyond just dollars and cents. When deer populations grow unchecked, overgrazing becomes a serious issue, affecting forest regeneration and biodiversity. This isn't just bad for the environment—it can have a ripple effect on industries that rely on healthy forests, from timber to tourism. States like Minnesota and Wisconsin, with their dense forests and diverse ecosystems, are some of the most vulnerable to overpopulation issues. There are also health concerns to consider. Overpopulation can increase the spread of diseases among wildlife and even lead to more human-wildlife conflicts, potentially raising the risk of disease transmission to humans. Without hunters, states would need to find alternative, often more expensive methods of population control, such as sterilization programs, culling by professional shooters, or even relocating animals—a practice fraught with logistical and ethical challenges. The beauty of regulated hunting is that it creates a win-win situation: Without regulated hunting, much of which occurs on private lands, the cost of managing wild game would shift to state agencies and taxpayers, resulting in higher costs and fewer resources for other conservation efforts. Consider the case of deer hunting alone. It contributes over $23 billion to the U.S. economy each year and plays a critical role in managing deer populations. Without deer hunters, state agencies would face an uphill battle trying to control populations, leading to higher incidences of disease, starvation, and habitat destruction. Whether you're a hunter or have never picked up a rifle in your life, the economic impact of hunting affects you. From the jobs it creates to the conservation efforts it funds, from the car accidents it prevents to the forests it helps protect, hunting plays a crucial role in our economy and our ecosystem. So the next time you see a hunter in their orange vest, remember: They're not just pursuing a hobby. They're contributing to a multi-billion dollar industry that supports jobs, funds conservation, and helps manage our wildlife populations. And in doing so, they're helping to keep our forests healthy, our roads safer, and our economy stronger. In the grand scheme of things, hunting is about much more than bagging a trophy. It's about maintaining a delicate balance—between human needs and wildlife populations, between conservation and utilization of natural resources. And as the numbers show, it's a balance that affects us all, whether we realize it or not. This story was produced by LandTrust and reviewed and distributed by Stacker Media. Contact Tony Reid at (217) 421-7977. 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Becoming a millionaire by investing in the stock market might feel like a far-off dream, but it doesn’t have to be. If you’ve ever wondered how experienced investors managed to turn small investments into fortunes, the answer often lies in one word: . By picking the right at the right time and holding them for the long term, you can put yourself on the same path to financial independence. Although most growth stocks in Canada have seen a spectacular rally in the last few years, believe it or not, there are still some attractive growth stocks on the TSX that could help you reach your wealth goals over time. In this article, I’ll talk about two high-potential Canadian growth stocks that could help you build a million-dollar portfolio. Celestica stock Having popped by around 868% over the last 10 years, ( ) is the first growth stock to consider if you’re aiming to build a million-dollar portfolio. After rallying by 208% in 2024 alone, CLS stock currently trades at $119.71 per share with a of $13.9 billion. This Toronto headquartered company mainly focuses on helping big brands design and build tech products. It operates in several industries, like aerospace, healthcare, renewable energy, and telecom. Celestica’s latest financial results for the quarter ended in September reflect its consistent growth trajectory and its focus on improving operational efficiencies. During the quarter, the company’s total revenue rose 22.3% YoY (year over year) to US$2.5 billion with the help of strong demand in its advanced technology and connectivity solutions segment. Its adjusted quarterly earnings surged by an impressive 60% from a year ago to US$1.04 per share, reflecting its ability to continue delivering profitable growth. Overall, Celestica’s long-term growth outlook remains bright due to its strong foothold in high-growth sectors like renewable energy, advanced computing, and aerospace. In addition, its continued investments in automation and cutting-edge manufacturing technologies could help it post robust financial growth in the coming years and drive its share prices higher. goeasy stock Speaking of high-potential Canadian growth stocks, ( ) is another top stock that could help you build a million-dollar portfolio. The company provides financial services, especially to those who might not qualify for traditional bank loans. It makes a profit by focusing on smaller loans with flexible payment plans, giving people more options when they need them. After rallying by 647% in the last 10 years, GSY stock currently trades at $173.67 per share with a market cap of $2.9 billion. Interestingly, it also offers a 2.7% annualized dividend yield at this market price. In its recently reported third-quarter results, goeasy showcased the underlying strength of its non-prime lending business by achieving record loan originations of $839 million, up 16% YoY. Similarly, its total loan portfolio also jumped by 28% YoY to $4.39 billion as the demand for its services remains strong. As the company continues to focus on expanding its product offering and leveraging technology to improve customer experience, goeasy stock could continue to deliver some eye-popping returns to its loyal investors over time.
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Retired referee Wayne Barnes has revealed how Richie McCaw would use his knowledge of rugby rules to get into the minds of referees. The two-time Rugby World Cup winner was once dubbed as a “grub” by Australian media and a “master of the dark arts of breakdown cheating” in the lead-up to the 2015 Rugby World Cup final, his final test for the All Blacks. In a column for The Telegraph , Barnes said McCaw, a three-time World Rugby player of the year, didn’t often get in the referee’s ear but when he did he left a seed of doubt in their mind, the NZ Herald reported. “Some of the greatest players to have ever played are often accused of having the referee in their pocket,” Barnes wrote. “But, in my experience, the greatest players do not intimidate or harangue you; instead, they use their encyclopaedic knowledge of the lawbook to make you question yourself. “Richie McCaw, contrary to what most people think, hardly spoke to referees during a match, but when he did, he knew his stuff. “He asked the right question at the right time, sewing a seed of doubt in a referee’s mind, so when he attempted the next turnover or counter-rucked at the next breakdown, his words were still lingering in your mind.” Barnes also praised British and Irish Lions skipper Sam Warburton for questioning the referee in the pivotal closing stages of the third test against the All Blacks in 2017. With the sides locked up at 15-15 with two minutes to play, Romain Poite originally awarded a penalty within kicking range for the All Blacks, before changing to a scrum. “Sam Warburton’s question to Romain Poite at the end of the final Lions Test in New Zealand not only showed perfect timing but also a captain who knew the laws of the game inside out,” Barnes wrote. The All Blacks failed to score from the attacking scrum and the eventual draw meant a tied series. In his autobiography Throwing the Book released last year, Barnes also tackled the issue of McCaw and the legality of some of his work around the breakdown. Despite playing 148 tests, McCaw was only sin-binned three times. The last was by Barnes himself. “One captain people imagine must have got up refs’ noses was All Blacks great Richie McCaw, because he was widely accused of being a serial cheat,” Barnes wrote. “The list of opposition coaches and players who called him a cheat was long and included France number eight Imanol Harinordoquy, who claimed that McCaw played the whole of the 2011 World Cup final offside. “But I always thought the argument that McCaw was allowed to get away with murder was lazy. If you look at the stats, McCaw gave away more penalties than most international back rows, so the argument that referees were keeping a proper eye on him doesn’t stand up. “Neither does the argument that he intimidated referees because he hardly spoke. “So, I’m sorry to disappoint you, but Richie McCaw was fine by me. A good skipper is a wily skipper, and McCaw was as wily as they come.”
