slot win monitor KP IGP bars police from politicsCall it Fox & Fiancées: Fox News' prime-time star Sean Hannity is engaged to "Fox & Friends" co-host Ainsley Earhardt. The "Hannity" host popped the question at their home church at Christmas, according to Fox News . The couple's children — he has two, she has one — "couldn't be happier" about the engagement, giving their parents their blessing and support, the cable news network said. "We are overjoyed and so thankful to our families for all of their love and support during this wonderful time in our lives," the Fox News hosts said. The spouses-to-be did not announce the engagement on their social media pages, but Earhardt marked the holiday with an Instagram carousel of Christmas photos that featured Hannity. "Merry Christmas. Happy Birthday, Jesus. 2024 has been a very special year. #christmas #merrychristmas," she wrote Wednesday. Although it's unclear exactly when Earhardt, 48, and Hannity, 62, began dating, the private couple said they bonded over their deep faith. They have reportedly been spotted together at social events since 2019. Vanity Fair first reported in 2020 that the pair — dubbed the "first couple of Fox" by the magazine — had been privately dating for months after arriving together by private helicopter for the wedding of then-"Fox & Friends" weekend host Pete Hegseth and producer Jennifer Rauchet at the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey. People then claimed that Earhardt and Hannity had been seeing each other "for years," but the speculation yielded denials from both TV personalities at the time, with the former announcing that she was not dating anyone and the latter asserting that he doesn't publicly discuss his personal life. Meanwhile, Earhardt is based in New York while Hannity lives in Florida as they carry out their long-term deals with Fox News Media. The couple said they maintain their long-distance relationship with weekend trips. Hannity, who also hosts the streaming Fox Nation show "Sean," joined the network when it debuted in 1996 and launched "Hannity & Colmes" with his liberal counterpart Alan Colmes, who left the show in 2008 after 12 years. Since then, the conservative political pundit has remained among the cable news network's top prime-time stars. Earhardt joined Fox News in 2007 and briefly hosted a segment on "Hannity." She began co-hosting "Fox & Friends" in 2016 and also hosts "Ainsley's Bible Study" on Fox Nation. This will be the second marriage for Hannity and the third for Earhardt. Hannity was wed to journalist Jill Rhodes for 26 years before they divorced in 2009. The former spouses share two adult children, Merri and Sean. Earhardt was previously married to Kevin McKinney from 2005 to 2009 and Clemson Tigers quarterback Will Proctor from 2012 to 2019. She and Proctor share a 9-year-old daughter , Hayden. Both Earhardt and Hannity say they "still get along well" with their exes and that they all support one another. "We actually made them aware this was happening ahead of time," they said. The couple, longtime defenders of President-elect Donald Trump, also received well wishes on Friday from him. "Great news about Sean and Ainsley. They are officially engaged to be married! There are no finer people than these, and there will be no finer couple. Congratulations to both - A deal made in HEAVEN!!!" he wrote on his social media platform Truth Social. ©2024 Los Angeles Times. Visit latimes.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

Lawyer and former member of Parliament Jason Azzopardi has filed a request for a magisterial inquiry to be launched into the Nadur road project carried out by the Gozo Ministry. Azzopardi said that he filed the application into the road project which ended up costing millions more than it was meant to on Monday. In his application, Azzopardi singled out Minister Clint Camilleri, permanent secretary for the Gozo Ministry John Borg, and architects Godwin Agius, and Andrew Ellul. The request asks that the men be investigated for possible crimes, indicating some crimes allegedly committed by all, and others by one or more of the men. "I asked for an investigation into possible offenses, including bribery, criminal association, false declarations, fraud, and money laundering," Azzopardi wrote on Facebook. The aim of asking for an inquiry is to preserve evidence, including messages, emails and documents, he said. Azzopardi also says in his application that he received information protected by professional secrecy that a €700,000 bribe was paid on these public works "under the guise of consultancy services". The lawyer said that he filed this request for an inquiry following the conclusion of a National Audit Office investigation. His court application also mentions articles which had appeared in local media, including The Shift News. The project concerns Triq L-Imġarr, a road which connects Nadur with Għajnsielem. The National Audit Office had criticised the Gozo Ministry for how it handled the major roadworks project, saying that there was insufficient planning and poor management which resulted in the project being substantially more expensive than it should have been. The initial budget for the works in Triq l-Imġarr was set at €1.8 million after damages on the road resulted in the need for emergency works in order to keep it safe. However, the NAO pointed out that the Gozo Ministry realised that it needed to enter into a second agreement with the contractor because the first "did not cater for the actual requirements of these roads, which were in a more precarious condition than expected." By December 2023, the total road construction cost reached €17 million, while a further €1.5 million were incurred for other ancillary costs. Back in March 2020, Minister Clint Camilleri had said that the project would cost €8 million. The end result was that the project went €10.5 million over budget. Minister Clint Camilleri made a post on social media, describing the allegations against him as political persecution. "The political persecution against me and anyone working for the Government continues. Another request for a magisterial inquiry has been filed, by the same people, on Christmas Eve. This time on a Government project that others had abandoned, and that others gave up on and left an entire village without its main access point. Furthermore, in recent weeks, there have been manoeuvres against me, against my family and other people. Instances that include illegal actions against me that have been reported to the Police." "I understand that being in politics requires accepting being under scrutiny, and I accept this without hesitation. However, what has happened in recent weeks was not scrutiny," he said, but "a senseless attack and coordinated vendetta," Camilleri said. Regarding the allegations, the minister said: "I categorically deny all the insinuations made. I have no problem answering questions when the need arises." Earlier in December, lawyer Jason Azzopardi had filed a request for a separate magisterial inquiry into a "racket" in Gozo which he alleged spans both the Gozo Ministry - headed by Clint Camilleri - and Transport Malta - where his wife works, regarding favourable mooring spaces in Mgarr harbour.

After serving Kelowna for six and a half years, Vice and Virtue Brewing is shutting its doors. The brewery announced on Dec. 9 that it'll be closing its doors on Dec. 21 and new owners will take over. Those new owners are the same as those who own Red Bird Brewing and will take over the lease on Jan. 1, 2025. According to Vice and Virtue co-owner Matt Wentzell, the sale has been in the works for the last few months. "We put a lot of work into this, so it's not like a decision that we took lightly by any means," said Wentzell. "We have five different owners and then all of us have different jobs and careers, but we've put a tremendous amount of effort into the brewery." Wentzell did admit that raising costs played a role in the decision as well as a decline in tourism this year. "To be honest, it's been difficult after COVID to have a brewery. Times are not good for restaurants or breweries or hospitality in general these days, right?" said Wentzell. "I'm sure I'm not the first person who's mentioned that. It's been challenging times, margins have been thinner and thinner. We had an opportunity where a new buyer came along with a very clear vision and the finances to be able to pull it off." But Wentzell and the other owners are happy with the sale and what Red Bird's plans are for the future. "We were really happy to be able to pass the torch to a new ownership group that's going to keep the space of the brewery and that definitely has a great vision," added Wentzell. "We're a community growing and thriving in the way that it should." The owners of Vice and Virtue were unified in the decision of the sale, despite how tough of a choice it was. "It's super bittersweet. Like we started this brewery in one of the original partner's garages, we were home-brewing," said Wentzell. "We identified an opportunity for craft beer here in town because it was kind of under-serviced here in Kelowna at that time. We wanted to give people some opportunity to give people another delicious craft beer option. And we did and I think we did a great job with that." Vice and Virtue opened on June 11, 2018, and Wentzell stated it wouldn't have stayed open without the help of the community. He added one of his highlights from the last few years is seeing people around town drinking their beer, whether at restaurants or buying them at a liquor store. As for the outcry and support the owners have received since Monday's announcement, Wentzell said it's been heartfelt. "I don't spend tons of time on social media these days, but I had to go on it and check out the responses," he said. "We have regulars who are so sad to see it go. It's honestly emotional to think about. The response has been overwhelmingly positive." Wentzell pointed out one story he heard, where one person reached out to them saying they had their first date with their partner at Vice and Virtue and now they're married. As for the future, the five co-owners have no involvement in what Red Bird is going to do with the space but say it will be kept as a brewery. Vice and Virtue is also giving its brewing recipes to Red Bird, so beers like Love Potion and Brave New World might live on. Additionally, Wentzell is encouraging the public to continue to support local. "People want to continue to have small independently run businesses, whether that's breweries like ours or distilleries, wineries, restaurants, clothing stores, anything, the time is now to support these local businesses before they cease to exist," said Wentzell. "It's tough times for a lot of local small businesses right now, and people in Kelowna really need to get out and vote with their wallets. Go support your favourite local things, because I know, you know, all of them can use their help right now. Whether that's buying a gift card gift over the holidays, or just going and spending money where you can."Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Dollar Tree DLTR . And retail traders should know. We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga. Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with DLTR, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen. So how do we know what these investors just did? Today, Benzinga 's options scanner spotted 8 uncommon options trades for Dollar Tree. This isn't normal. The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 75% bullish and 25%, bearish. Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $189,850, and 4 are calls, for a total amount of $149,310. Expected Price Movements Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $55.0 to $105.0 for Dollar Tree during the past quarter. Analyzing Volume & Open Interest In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Dollar Tree options trades today is 1512.12 with a total volume of 601.00. In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Dollar Tree's big money trades within a strike price range of $55.0 to $105.0 over the last 30 days. Dollar Tree Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview Largest Options Trades Observed: Symbol PUT/CALL Trade Type Sentiment Exp. Date Ask Bid Price Strike Price Total Trade Price Open Interest Volume DLTR PUT SWEEP BULLISH 06/20/25 $8.95 $8.85 $8.85 $75.00 $90.2K 681 114 DLTR CALL TRADE BULLISH 02/21/25 $12.2 $12.05 $12.2 $65.00 $58.5K 1.2K 171 DLTR PUT SWEEP BULLISH 09/19/25 $3.35 $3.2 $3.2 $55.00 $35.5K 508 114 DLTR CALL TRADE BULLISH 01/16/26 $6.55 $6.3 $6.55 $105.00 $34.7K 805 53 DLTR PUT SWEEP BULLISH 03/21/25 $4.2 $4.15 $4.15 $70.00 $34.0K 7.9K 96 About Dollar Tree Dollar Tree operates discount stores across the United States and Canada, with over 8,800 shops under its namesake banner and 7,700 under Family Dollar. About 47% of Dollar Tree's sales in fiscal 2023 were composed of consumables (including food, health and beauty, and cleaning products), around 45% from variety items (including toys and homewares), and over 5% from seasonal items. Dollar Tree sells most of its merchandise at the $1.25 price point and positions its stores in well-populated suburban markets. Conversely, Family Dollar primarily sells consumable merchandise (80% of the banner's sales) at prices below $10. About two thirds of Family Dollar's stores are in urban and suburban markets, with the remaining one third located in rural areas. Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Dollar Tree, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance. Present Market Standing of Dollar Tree Currently trading with a volume of 1,242,256, the DLTR's price is up by 0.39%, now at $76.49. RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought. Anticipated earnings release is in 75 days. Expert Opinions on Dollar Tree 5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $78.4. Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move Benzinga Edge's Unusual Options board spots potential market movers before they happen. See what positions big money is taking on your favorite stocks. Click here for access .* An analyst from BMO Capital has decided to maintain their Market Perform rating on Dollar Tree, which currently sits at a price target of $70. * Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Guggenheim continues to hold a Buy rating for Dollar Tree, targeting a price of $100. * Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Telsey Advisory Group continues to hold a Market Perform rating for Dollar Tree, targeting a price of $75. * An analyst from Telsey Advisory Group persists with their Market Perform rating on Dollar Tree, maintaining a target price of $75. * In a cautious move, an analyst from Piper Sandler downgraded its rating to Neutral, setting a price target of $72. Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. 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This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Like what you see? You can subscribe here . > Philadelphia news 24/7: Watch NBC10 free wherever you are Nvidia shares fall after China opens investigation Shares of artificial intelligence darling Nvidia were under pressure after a regulator in China said it was investigating the chipmaker over possible violations of the country's antimonopoly law. This investigation was in relation to Nvidia's 2020 acquisition of Israeli firm Mellanox and some agreements made during the acquisition, the Chinese government said Monday. Oracle falls after missing earnings forecast Oracle shares slid 7% in extended trading on Monday after the database software company reported fiscal second-quarter results that fell short of analysts' estimates and issued revenue guidance that was weaker-than-expected. Revenue during the September quarter came in at $14.06 billion, compared to the $14.1 billion expected, while earnings per share was at $1.47, compared to forecasts of $1.48. 26-year-old detained by police in connection with fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO University of Pennsylvania graduate Luigi Mangione was detained by police as a "strong person of interest" in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson after police found him carrying a pistol, a silencer, a mask and fake identification cards. Mangione had in his possession a suspected "ghost gun" — which lacks a serial member — capable of firing 9 mm rounds, authorities said. Markets retreat from record highs The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite pulled back from record highs Monday, with tech shares lagging. The tech-heavy Nasdaq shed 0.62%, while the S&P fell 0.61%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined by 0.54%. Over in Europe, the pan-European Stoxx 600 closed higher for an eighth straight session, marking its longest winning streak since May. [PRO] Investing in mid-caps may be the way to go in 2025 Mid-cap stocks could be the sweet spot for investors in 2025, having been outperforming recently. Many investors expect further gains for mid-caps, which offer better quality businesses than small-caps, as well as stronger growth prospects than large-caps. Technology stocks have underpinned the impressive rally in US stocks this year. But they are not immune from the laws of gravity. Monday's session saw large technology stocks underperform the broader market. Oracle missed forecasts and AMD was downgraded by Bank of America . But perhaps the biggest news of the day concerned Nvidia, whose shares have surged an astounding 188% this year. China's State Administration for Market Regulation opened an investigation into the chipmaker in relation to the acquisition of Mellanox and some agreements made during the acquisition. The news prompted Nvidia's shares to fall 2.6% overnight. The development suggests that while the year is ending, the fight for tech dominance around the world may just be intensifying. Competition between the U.S. and China over chipmaking is rising, with the Biden administration on Dec. 2 announcing a slew of curbs targeting semiconductor toolmakers. China then retaliated by banning exports of critical minerals such as gallium, and on the same day, four of the country's top industry associations said Chinese companies should be wary of buying U.S. chips as they were "no longer safe" and buy locally instead. Previous trade skirmishes have centered on areas such as metals, farm products, and automobiles. With a tougher stance on China expected from the incoming Trump administration, could the next trade war instead be focused around chips, which arguably have permeated every facet of our lives? — CNBC's Samantha Subin contributed to this report.John Legend's 8-Year-Old Daughter Luna Is Asking for This “Compromise”

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A man who pointed a double barrel shot gun at uniformed unarmed gardaí causing the officers to have “genuine concerns for their lives” has been jailed for four years. Michael Donoghue (21) of Stocking Hill, Stocking Lane, Rathfarnham, Dublin pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to possession of a firearm and making threats to kill at his home on December 20, 2023. He has 12 previous convictions, mainly for theft and fraud and public order offences.WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — Dior Conners led Appalachian State with 19 points and Myles Tate made a jumper from the free-throw line with 25.1 seconds left as the Mountaineers knocked off Sam Houston 66-63 on Wednesday night. Conners shot 4 of 9 from the field, including 2 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 9 for 10 from the line for the Mountaineers (4-2). Tate scored 17 points, going 6 of 14 from the floor, including 3 for 6 from 3-point range, and 2 for 4 from the line. Jackson Threadgill had 11 points and shot 4 for 11, including 1 for 3 from beyond the arc. Lamar Wilkerson led the way for the Bearkats (3-3) with 22 points. Marcus Boykin added 11 points, five assists and four steals for Sam Houston. Dorian Finister also had 10 points and seven rebounds. Threadgill scored nine points in the first half and Appalachian State went into the break trailing 33-30. Tate scored a team-high 10 points for Appalachian State in the second half. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .

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FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — TCU leading scorer Frankie Collins will miss the rest of the season because of a broken bone in his left foot, the school said Friday. The 6-foot-2 senior guard, in his first season at TCU after spending the past two at Arizona State, is scheduled to have surgery Tuesday in Dallas. Collins leads the Horned Frogs (5-4) with 11.2 points and 4.4 assists per game. He also averages 4.4 rebounds per game. TCU said Collins broke his foot in the first half of its 83-74 loss to Vanderbilt last Sunday. He still played 35 minutes, finishing with six points and seven assists. Collins played 31 games as a freshman for Michigan's NCAA Sweet 16 team in 2021-22 before transferring to Arizona State. He started all 32 games last season for the Sun Devils, averaging 13.6 points, 4.4 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game. He could potentially get another college season through a medical redshirt. Arizona State is in its first Big 12 season. It will host TCU on Feb. 15. AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball and https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll