US budget airlines are struggling. Will pursuing premium passengers solve their problems? DALLAS (AP) — Delta and United Airlines have become the most profitable U.S. airlines by targeting premium customers while also winning a significant share of budget travelers. That is squeezing smaller low-fare carriers like Spirit Airlines, which filed for bankruptcy protection on Monday. Some travel industry experts think Spirit’s troubles indicate less-wealthy passengers will have fewer choices and higher prices. Other discount airlines are on better financial footing but also are lagging far behind the full-service airlines when it comes to recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. Most industry experts think Frontier and other so-called ultra-low-cost carriers will fill the vacuum if Spirit shrinks, and that there's still plenty of competition to prevent prices from spiking. 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Oil company Phillips 66 faces federal charges related to alleged Clean Water Act violations LOS ANGELES (AP) — Oil company Phillips 66 has been federally indicted in connection with alleged violations of the Clean Water Act in California. The Texas-based company is accused of discharging hundreds of thousands of gallons of industrial wastewater containing excessive amounts of oil and grease. The U.S. Department of Justice announced the indictment on Thursday. Phillips is charged with two counts of negligently violating the Clean Water Act and four counts of knowingly violating the Clean Water Act. An arraignment date has not been set. A spokesperson for the company said it was cooperating with prosecutors. 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At least 15 people are sick in Minnesota from ground beef tied to E. coli recall U.S. health officials say at least 15 people in Minnesota have been sickened by E. coli poisoning tied to a national recall of more than 160,000 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.
TikTok has revolutionized the way people share and consume content, with millions of users worldwide posting everything from humorous skits to educational clips. ‘ For those who want to save videos to enjoy offline, whether for personal enjoyment or future reference, downloading content from the platform has become an essential skill. While TikTok offers several ways to download videos, users must navigate through different methods and ensure they are using safe and secure options. This guide explores the best ways to download TikTok videos, including the platform’s native features, third-party apps, and browser extensions. TikTok has made it relatively simple to save videos directly from the app. When watching a video, users can tap the “Save Video” option found in the sharing menu. However, creators have the ability to disable this feature on their videos, meaning not every piece of content can be downloaded. If the feature is available, the video will save to the device’s gallery or photo library with a watermark displaying the TikTok logo and the user’s username. For those looking for a cleaner experience without watermarks, third-party apps and websites can serve as an alternative. These services allow users to copy the URL of a video and paste it onto the platform’s website, where they can generate a download link. While these services can be effective, it is important to exercise caution when using them, as some may expose users to potential security risks or invasive ads. It is crucial to rely on trusted and well-reviewed apps to ensure privacy and security. Another method for downloading TikTok videos is through browser extensions. These small applications, which can be added to browsers like Chrome or Firefox, offer users the ability to download videos directly from TikTok while browsing the site. Extensions are convenient, but like third-party apps, they must be chosen carefully to avoid security issues. It’s recommended to select extensions with high ratings and positive reviews to ensure safe usage. Downloading TikTok videos is a straightforward process when using the platform’s native tools. To find a video to download, users should open the TikTok app and browse their feed or use the search function to locate specific content. Once the desired video is found, they can tap on the share icon to access the option to save the video, if available. For iPhone and iPad users, the process is particularly simple. By tapping the share icon and selecting “Save Video,” the content is immediately stored in the device’s gallery. However, for Android users, the process is more complex, as there is no built-in download feature. Android users can turn to third-party apps, such as ssstik.io, which allows them to copy and paste the video URL into the app to generate a direct download link. Alternatively, web-based services like ssstik.io Online provide an easy way to download videos without the need for additional software or apps. In cases where the “Save Video” option is not available due to privacy settings, users can resort to screen recording. Both iOS and Android devices have built-in screen recording functions, which can be used to capture the video as it plays. On iOS, the screen recorder can be accessed through the Control Center, while Android devices may have varying methods depending on the model. Users should ensure they have enough storage on their device and pay attention to audio quality while recording. While downloading TikTok videos can enhance your offline viewing experience, it is important to respect the rights of content creators. Not all videos are meant to be downloaded, and users should adhere to the privacy settings established by the creators. When done responsibly, downloading TikTok videos can be a useful way to enjoy content anytime, anywhere, without relying on an internet connection.NoneIce rescues occur in Arlington, Shrewsbury
Sean Horrell walked into the woods holding a basket filled with hot meals, water bottles, juice boxes and snacks for a group of people living in a small London, Ont., homeless encampment. When he approached the camp, he was greeted by a brown dog that barked and wagged its tail. As Horrell called out names, four people left their makeshift shelters to grab the lunch he'd brought. It was a chilly day in late November, with thick clouds and a light drizzle making it feel even colder. "Do you have any winter clothes?" asked a woman in a black hoodie with "Good Vibes" written on it. Horrell responded with a smile, "Yes, you have to walk with me." Two men and a woman followed as he strolled through muddy leaves to a minivan in a nearby parking lot, where they tried on jackets, boots and socks. "On days like today, where it's raining or as the weather gets worse, it means so much more that we show up and we come to them," Horrell said. "Not only does it make them feel very valued but often if you're sick out here, that's when you need energy and a warm meal the most." As the province seeks to end homeless encampments in public spaces with tough new legislation, many Ontarians are divided over how the issue should be handled amid ongoing housing, addictions and mental-health crises. An unhoused person sleeps on a doorstep in this undated file photo (Daryl Newcombe/CTV News London) But Horrell and his team at 519Pursuit, a non-profit organization that helps homeless people in London, are determined to continue delivering hot meals and supplies five days a week to people living in tents. Horrell's routine is almost the same every day. In the morning, he drives to a storage building where 519Pursuit keeps donated items including sleeping bags, drinks, snacks and pet food. Then, he and a group of volunteers pack food and drinks in plastic bags before heading off in different directions to distribute help across the city. Premier Doug Ford's government recently introduced legislation to give more powers to police and municipalities to clear encampments out of public parks, a move critics say would further marginalize an already marginalized group. The bill aims to strengthen penalties for those who repeatedly break trespass laws and use illegal drugs in public, but it's unclear when that will take effect since the legislature won't return from its winter break until March 3. The Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness has called the pending legislation "ineffective, costly and cruel." "The only way to solve homelessness is with homes," it said in a news release. Tent encampment in Watson Park buried in snow after a storm, December 6, 2024 (Daryl Newcombe/CTV News London) Horrell said encampments should continue to exist as a "harm reduction" measure for now because there is no better solution available. "Encampments are necessary right now because the system itself is inundated, there aren't enough (shelter) beds," he said. "If it is a choice between having no space for people who are experiencing homelessness and having allocated spaces, I think it is an obvious choice." The premier also announced an additional $75.5 million funding toward homelessness prevention programs, including $50 million for affordable housing and $20 million to expand shelter capacity. Horrell said the issue has always been a "double-edged sword." While encampments provide homeless people with support and a sense of community, they also pose challenges for area residents and businesses, he said. As he spoke with The Canadian Press, Horrell was approached by a man walking his dog close to an encampment who said he enjoyed talking to a couple in one of the tents when dropping them food and supplies, calling both "good" people. But he also heard from an elderly woman who complained about her shoes being stolen from her property and quickly pointed finger at people in a nearby camp – who denied the accusation. Homeless encampment in London, Ont., on Feb. 1, 2022. (Daryl Newcombe/CTV London) That divide is reflected in a recent survey of opinions on the issue across the province. The Abacus Data survey, commissioned by the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness, asked 1,500 adults about encampments and homelessness. It found that while an overwhelming majority in Ontario expressed some level of concern over encampments, a relatively low number of respondents favoured a heavy-handed approach to clear them. Although 65 per cent of respondents said they were concerned about encampments in their community, only 12 per cent supported stronger law enforcement measures. The Association of Municipalities of Ontario has estimated that there were at least 1,400 encampments in cities and towns across the province in 2023. The City of London said around 200 people currently live in 105 tents and another 100 individuals are completely unsheltered. Spokesperson Andrea Rosebrugh said the city's approach to encampments is reactive, meaning any removals are based on complaints and subsequent evaluation of the sites. She also said the city's 396 shelter spaces are always at capacity. Ark Aid Street Mission on Dundas Street in London, Ont., as seen on September 6, 2023. (Daryl Newcombe/CTV News London) "We continue to approach encampments in our city with compassion and a desire to support those who are living unsheltered," Rosebrugh said in a statement. In Canada's most populous city, there are around 450 tents across more than 100 parks, according to City of Toronto officials. Toronto Deputy Mayor Amber Morley said any efforts aimed at preventing the growth of encampments in public spaces are welcomed, but expressed concerns about the proposed provincial legislation. "I do think that we have to be really thoughtful and really considered in terms of the solutions that we're working together," she said, adding that pushing people out of their tents before providing them shelters will not resolve the problem. "There is the obvious question when we talk about clearing encampments ... where are we clearing the individuals within those encampments to go?" Morley said at a recent news conference about the city's shelter plans. "These are human beings and clearing people that are residents of our city for me is not a reasonable or respectful thing for us to be talking about." That question was also raised by Michelle Boissonneault, another outreach worker at 519Pursuit in London, who has struggled with addiction and homelessness in the past. Boissonneault said she started using drugs as a teenager and lived on the streets for years. "I never felt the need to take care of myself," she said. "I just didn't care, like my humanity had been absolutely ripped from me. I was an empty shell of a human being." Boissonneault said she has been sober for two and a half years and now lives in her own apartment. She visits local encampments three times a week to help those going through what she has personally experienced. Removing the camps will simply push people onto the streets, she said, which might make the situation even worse. Unhoused people in London's Old East Village, November 8, 2024 (Daryl Newcombe/CTV News London) Horrell said although his main job is to make sure people in encampments don't go hungry and have proper clothing to survive extreme weather conditions, he also connects them with shelter services and addiction counselling. He said what he does is emotionally exhausting. A woman he knew at an encampment took her own life a few years ago, he said, his voice disappearing into a sob. Two years ago, he and a few other outreach workers found the remains of a man who had died after using drugs alone in a tent. Despite the emotional toll, he said, he loves his job because it makes him "feel good." Those experiences and the fact that he himself is a recovered drug addict have taught him a lesson, Horrell said. "I can't save people, only people can save themselves, but in order to do that you've got to be cared for and you got to feel like you're worth fighting for." This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 23, 2024. Shopping Trends The Shopping Trends team is independent of the journalists at CTV News. We may earn a commission when you use our links to shop. Read about us. 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The pair have released albums in the same year for some time now Father John Misty has had his say on Kendrick Lamar surprise releasing his new album ‘GNX’ the same day as he dropped his new album ‘Mahashmashana’ . READ MORE: Father John Misty – ‘Mahashmashana’ review: gently psychedelic The Compton rapper posted a link to the album on his social media pages at 5pm UK time on Friday (November 22), with the 12-track, 44-minute release now on all major music streaming platforms. It is Lamar’s sixth studio album and first since 2022’s ‘ Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers ’, and features production from Jack Antonoff , Kamasi Washington , Mustard , Terrace Martin and Sounwave. It also includes uncredited guest vocals from SZA . The album does not include ‘ Not Like Us ’ or any of the other tracks that arrived earlier this year as part of Kendrick’s high-profile beef with Drake . Now, Father John Misty has joked about his own new album coming into competition with Lamar’s. He wrote on X: “not now I’m furiously scribbling my seeming response to”. When a fan commented, “I’m so sorry that you happened to drop on the worst possible day to drop a new album,” Misty pointed out that this is the fifth time both musicians have dropped albums in the same year – in fact, the trend has been going for almost as long as Lamar has been releasing albums. “it’s okay only other times it’s happened was 2012, 2015, 2017 and 2022,” he wrote. not now I’m furiously scribbling my seeming response to — Father John Misty (@fatherjohnmisty) November 22, 2024 it’s okay only other times it’s happened was 2012, 2015, 2017 and 2022 — Father John Misty (@fatherjohnmisty) November 22, 2024 In a four-star review of ‘Mahashmashana’, NME wrote: “The lush ‘Mahashmashana’ doesn’t quite mainline the zeitgeist in the same way that ‘Honeybear’ and ‘Pure Comedy’ did. Then again, there’s something to be said, in 2024, for logging off in favour of self-reflection. On the swooning ‘Mental Health’, Misty rejects the hive mind, concluding that his own particular “insanity” is “indispensable”. Whoever the folk he is underneath that beard, the good Father can’t help but share words of wisdom. He will also embark on a UK and European tour in 2025 , including a huge show at the Royal Albert Hall. Tickets are on sale now – you’ll be able to buy yours here (UK) and you can check out the full list of dates below. Father John Misty’s 2025 European and UK tour dates are: APRIL 03 – Sentrum Scene, Oslo, Norway 04 – Fållan, Stockholm, Sweden 05 – Copenhagen Opera House, Copenhagen, Denmark 06 – Huxleys Neue Welt, Berlin, Germany 08 – La Cigale, Paris, France 09 – Ancienne Belgique, Brussels, Belgium 10 – TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht, Netherlands 12 – Usher Hall, Edinburgh, UK 13 – O2 Apollo, Manchester, UK 14 – Brighton Dome, Brighton, UK 15 – Royal Albert Hall, London, UK Related Topics Father John Misty Hip-hop Indie Kendrick Lamar
Grade: Senior School: Davenport North Notes: Bourrage, the reigning Iowa Gatorade Player of the Year, ranked second in the MAC scoring (19.8 ppg) and first in rebounds (9.3) and assists (5.6) last season. ... Has 1,042 points and 533 rebounds for her career. ... Signed with LSU earlier this month. Grade: Senior School: Davenport North Notes: Enters the season with 1,229 points and 603 rebounds. ... Missed the last eight games last season because of a knee injury. Shot 63.8% last season. ... Averaged 18.6 points, 8.4 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 4.6 steals per game as a junior. ... Signed with Iowa earlier this month. Grade: Junior School: Bettendorf Notes: McCorkle, who played at Davenport North as a freshman, ranked fifth in the MAC in scoring last season at 15.9 points per game. ... The 5-foot-8 guard also accounted for 3.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 3.5 steals per game. ... Has D-I college offers from Ball State and Buffalo. 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Sports Editor {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.Syria's new security forces checked IDs and searched cars in the central city of Homs, a day after protests by members of the Alawite minority erupted in gunfire and stirred fears that the country's fragile peace could break down. or signup to continue reading A tense calm prevailed after checkpoints were set up throughout the country's third-largest city, which has a mixed population of Sunni and Shia Muslims, Alawites and Christians. The security forces are controlled by the former insurgent group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, which led the charge that unseated former President Bashar Assad. On the road from Damascus, security teams at the checkpoints waved cars through perfunctorily but in Homs they checked IDs and opened the trunk of each car to look for weapons. Armed men blocked the road leading to the square formerly named for Assad's father, Hafez Assad, where one foot was all that remained of a statue of him that once stood in the centre of the traffic roundabout. Protests erupted there on Wednesday among Alawites — the minority sect to which the Assad family belongs — after a video circulated showing an Alawite shrine in Aleppo being vandalised. Government officials later issued a statement saying that the video was old. Wednesday's protests began peacefully, said Alaa Amran, the newly installed police chief of Homs, but then "some suspicious parties ... related to the former regime opened fire on both security forces and demonstrators, and there were some injuries". Security forces flooded the area and imposed a curfew to restore order, he said. The protests were part of a larger flare-up of violence on Wednesday. Pro-Assad militants attacked members of the new security forces near the coastal town of Tartous, killing 14 and wounding 10, according to the Interior Ministry in the transitional government. In response, security forces launched raids "pursuing the remnants of Assad's militias," state media reported. The state-run SANA news agency reported late Thursday that clashes broke out in the village of Balqasa in a rural part of Homs province. The unrest left many people fearful that the relatively peaceful conditions that have prevailed since Assad's fall could break down into sectarian fighting as the country begins to recover following nearly 14 years of civil war. Those who instigated the violence "are supported by parties that may be external that want strife for Syria to return it to square one, the square of sectarianism," Amran said. In the predominantly Christian Homs suburb of Fayrouzeh, a group of teenage girls took each other's pictures next to a giant cutout of Santa Claus with a Christmas tree in the town square. Residents of the area said their initial fears that the country's new rulers would target religious minorities were quickly laid to rest. HTS was once aligned with al-Qaeda, but its leader, Ahmad al-Sharaa, formerly known as Abu Mohammed al-Golani, has cut ties with the group and since coming to power has preached religious coexistence. "We had a very beautiful holiday even though there was some anxiety before it," said Fayrouzeh resident Sarab Kashi. "The guys from HTS volunteered and stood as guards on the door of the churches." The city's Sunni majority, meanwhile, welcomed the new administration. Many of the young men now guarding its streets were originally from Homs and were evacuated to opposition-held Idlib when Assad's forces solidified control of their areas years ago. The country's new rulers have scrambled to impose order after the initial anarchic days after Assad's fall. The former police and security forces — widely known for corruption — were disbanded, and members of the police force in what was formerly a regional government headed by HTS in the opposition-held northwest were deployed to other areas. Amran, the police chief, said recruitment efforts are underway to build up the forces, but he acknowledged that the current numbers are "not sufficient to control security 100 per cent". The new security forces have also struggled to stem the proliferation of weapons in the hands of civilians or non-state groups, he said. Al-Sharaa has said that the country's patchwork of former rebel groups will come together in one unified national army, but it remained unclear exactly how that would happen or whether the groups can avoid infighting. DAILY Today's top stories curated by our news team. 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Ravens healthy after bye week, but Giants will have new QBSEOUL, South Korea , Dec. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Energy Solution (KRX: 373220) has announced its launch of the 'Battery Innovation Contest (BIC) 2025' to identify and support the next groundbreaking battery technologies. Innovators from universities and research institutions worldwide are encouraged to submit proposals until January 31, 2025 , at https://bridge.lgensol.com/ . Since its inaugural competition in 2017, BIC has been LG Energy Solution's flagship research contest. This year's edition has been revamped to foster greater collaboration between academia and industry. Selected researchers will receive annual research funding of up to USD 150,000 annually. Additional funding may be granted to projects making significant achievements through extended contracts. Unlike previous iterations of the competition, 'BIC 2025' allows participants to submit proposals on specific topics pre-announced by LG Energy Solution. "By presenting specific research optics, we aim to go beyond merely supporting academia and maximize the mutual benefits between the industry and academia," said an LG Energy Solution spokesperson. To facilitate active collaboration, LG Energy Solution has introduced the ' BRIDGE ' system, a platform designed to manage open innovation programs like BIC. The system facilitates seamless collaborations with features that help teams working on joint research projects track their objectives and deliverables. LG Energy Solution has unveiled the preselected 18 research topics for collaborative projects on the ' BRIDGE ' platform, such Battery Safety diagnosis algorithm technology and New materials for LFP Batteries topic. At the same time, the contest retains its traditional format to ensure participants are free to propose completely original research ideas. All research proposals must be submitted through the ' BRIDGE ' system. To protect the original ideas of every participant, LG Energy Solution has split the application process into two stages: initial proposals that provide concise information, followed by detailed proposals from a shortlist of candidates. This change aims to safeguard the ideas of researchers not selected for funding. "The BIC platform serves as a bridge of wisdom between members of academia and industry, driving technological innovation for the all-important battery sector," said Je-Young Kim , CTO of LG Energy Solution. "Through this initiative, we aim to provide differentiated value to our customers by strengthening our technology leadership." As of today, LG Energy Solution has supported 26 battery research projects through the 'BIC' initiative, with some evolving into large-scale projects that have received additional funding and resources. Thanks to the success of this competition, the company continues to establish partnerships with world-leading universities and research institutions, reinforcing its commitment to preparing the battery field for the future. About LG Energy Solution LG Energy Solution (KRX: 373220), a split-off from LG Chem, is a leading global manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles, mobility, IT, and energy storage systems. With 30 years of experience in revolutionary battery technology and extensive research and development (R&D), the company is the top battery-related patent holder in the world with over 58,000 patents. Its robust global network, which spans North America, Europe, and Asia , includes battery manufacturing facilities established through joint ventures with major automakers. Committed to building sustainable battery ecosystem, LG Energy Solution aims to achieve carbon neutrality across its value chain by 2050, while embodying the value of shared growth and promoting diverse and inclusive corporate culture. To learn more about LG Energy Solution's ideas and innovations, visit https://news.lgensol.com .
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