Agency The Situation Analysis (SitAn) of Children in Nigeria Report has identified some of the reasons why 53.9 per cent of children in the country are multi-dimensionally poor. The report, launched during the 2024 World Children’s Day celebration on Nov. 20, is a policy document prepared by the Federal Government with support from the United Nations Children’s Fund to identify and understand specific child issues. According to the report, corruption, unemployment, lack of political will, violence and insurgency and inadequate investment in social sectors play significant roles in making Nigerian children poor. It added that displacement and resettlement place additional pressure on existing resources, further exacerbating child poverty in Nigeria. The report defined child poverty as “a situation where children experience deprivation of the material, spiritual and emotional resources needed to stay alive, develop and thrive, thus leaving them unable to enjoy their rights, achieve their full potential and participate as full and equal members of society.” It stated that the seven poverty indicators for children are: health, water, sanitation, nutrition, shelter, education and information. Explaining the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) analysis, the report noted that across the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), disparities exist in the multi-dimensional poverty of children. It added that “in Osun State, the incidence of poverty was lowest at 17.5 per cent, incidence of deprivation was 35.5 per cent and the Human Development Index (HDI) ranking was 14th in Nigeria. “In Sokoto State, the incidence of poverty was very high at 89.9 per cent, incidenyce of deprivation was 50.4 per cent and the HDI ranking was 37 per cent. “In Lagos State, poverty incidence was 27.8 per cent, the incidence of deprivation was 36.8 per cent, while the HDI ranking was one per cent.” The report indicated that when disaggregated by rural and urban, 29.7 per cent of urban children were multi-dimensionally poor against 65.7 per cent of rural children. It added that children living in Sokoto State 80.4 per cent, Kebbi 74.9 per cent and Zamfara 74 per cent were worse off, experiencing the highest multidimensional deprivation. “On the other hand, less than 20 per cent of children living in Edo (19 per cent) and Lagos State (17.3 per cent) were multi-dimensionally poor. “Multi-dimensionally poor children living in Sokoto State deprived in 74.1 per cent of the total number of deprivations compared to 57.7 per cent of children living in Lagos.” It said that households with higher number of members and/or children show higher multidimensional deprivation rates than smaller households. It also implied that children in homes with uneducated household heads and/or mothers are more likely to be multi-dimensionally poor compared with children whose household heads attained secondary or higher education levels. It stated that a larger proportion of children with illiterate mothers are multi-dimensionally poor than children with literate mothers. “A striking case of multiple deprivations among children can be observed in the case of Almajiri children. “These children are always on the move and are deprived of decent living conditions, good food and nutrition, water and basic sanitation, access to healthcare facilities, access to education and parental care. “They are also deprived of protection from violence and abuse, participation in decisions affecting their lives, and are often subjected to child labour and abuse. “They are also taken advantage of during times of conflict and often obliged to carry arms.” To ameliorate the situation, the report recommended that stakeholders should play certain roles. It said that family and close caregivers should play crucial roles in alleviating child poverty and securing protection for children. The report notes that children in poverty depend greatly on the existence of public healthcare, education and social services to develop capabilities and learn to function. It added that these institutions and their programmes therefore must be inclusive and structured in an affordable and accessible way and be used by children who need them. “Effective governance at all levels will ensure sound policy, equitable spread and judicious use of resources for investments that enhance household livelihoods, reduce poverty, and foster the rights of children. “Government needs to support families and households by providing minimum income that is sustainable to ensure that financial barriers do not prevent children from reaching their potential.” The News Agency of Nigeria reports that SitAn was first published in 2022 primarily based on household survey data from the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS 2016-2017) and the Demographic and Health Survey (DHS 2018). An updated version was published and launched in 2024 to support the government’s efforts to shape policies and shift investment patterns to benefit Nigerian children. NAN Tags children Nigerian children suffer multidimensional poverty poverty ReportCheck out little girl's reaction after her aunt forcefully took her away from mumhot shot casino slot games 。

Cousins Properties Announces Pricing of Senior Notes OfferingOn Nov. 22nd, Winnipeg City Council’s Standing Policy Committee of Water, Waste and the Environment met to discuss a report on tools and mechanisms for phasing out natural gas use. The report represents one of the first major asks of Winnipeg’s Climate Action and Resilience Committee, a citizen group designed to help Winnipeg achieve its goal of net zero by 2050. The intention of the report was to direct the public service to begin investigating the City of Winnipeg’s capacity for climate resilience through jurisdiction, grant programs, by-laws, zoning and permitting and land use planning. During the meeting, many individuals came forward to show their widespread support for this first step in climate action. This support was seen in several delegations, including representatives from Seniors for Climate Manitoba, BizforClimate and Stand.earth, as well as 18 testimonies submitted to the City. “Please take a moment to ask yourself what you want for future generations,” Pat Wally of Seniors for Climate Manitoba says. “Today, you can start making additions [to climate action] by commissioning this.” Further speakers brought research demonstrating precedence set by other cities in Canada, such as Montreal and Toronto, who have already implemented measures to phase out natural gas. Others said that phasing out was not enough and that the City should be looking at phasing in new technologies such as geothermal. However, the final committee decision was not to approve this preliminary step, but to receive it as information - sending it back for revision. Messaging played a large role in the council member’s justification for not approving the report. Although the report was to investigate possible options, Coun. Evan Duncan felt the report “was not communicated that way”. Rather the council said much of the responses the City received from the public implied the City was in the process of going off natural gas. “Going away from natural gas may not be a doable thing in this climate,” Coun. Shawn Dobson says. “Perhaps in the future we should go off natural gas, but that may be in a century.” Both Dobson and Duncan referred to instances where attempting to move towards energy efficiency had been shot down by different levels of government .“Maybe if we had an adequate electrical supply then maybe we could be talking about that, but I don’t think we have an adequate electrical supply ... that would be up to Hydro to determine if we have enough for that,” Coun. Dobson says. “I feel our best choice right now is to work with the other two levels of government to reduce our use of [natural gas].” While members of the public service said that Manitoba Hydro has committed to increasing the province’s energy supply in line with net zero goals, Committee Chair Coun. Evan Duncan expressed that he is “not confident” in Hydro’s ability to meet the energy needs required for phasing out natural gas. Near the end of the discussion, a frustrated Councillor Brian Mayes maligned the City’s tendency towards big promises without much intention or capacity for action. “We make these grandiose commitments, we undoubtedly voted for climate action, we undoubtedly voted for the CEIR (Community Energy Investment Roadmap),” Coun. Mayes says. “It’s just theatre at some point if we don’t do any action ... what’s the action here?

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A onetime aide to former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has voluntarily dismissed a federal lawsuit she had filed against him and several of his aides two years ago alleging he sexually harassed her and then smeared her reputation after she became the second woman to publicly accuse him of misconduct. According to statements from Charlotte Bennett and her attorney Debra Katz posted on X on Monday, Bennett will drop the case against Cuomo and top aides Melissa DeRosa, Jill DesRosiers and Judith Mogul, but the suit against the state, her employer at the time, will proceed. “Former Governor Andrew Cuomo can no longer use this lawsuit to harass me and my family. His abusive filings and invasive subpoenas are meant to humiliate and retaliate against me and those who have supported me over the last five years of this living nightmare. Mr. Cuomo’s letter to the Court last week is yet another example of this and I have had enough,” Bennett said in a statement. Debra Katz and Charlotte Bennett issued statements on news that Bennett voluntarily dismissed her lawsuit in the U.S. District Court of the SDNY against Andrew Cuomo, who sexually harassed her. The case in state court against the State of NY, her employer, will proceed. pic.twitter.com/dU63bc4vBP Katz alleged that Cuomo made a number of “invasive discovery requests” in an effort to humiliate her. “Mr. Cuomo has used these legal proceedings to punish Ms. Bennett and others who reported his sexual harassment, and to cause more harm to her, all at the expense of New York taxpayers,” Katz said. “On behalf of Ms. Bennett, and in support of all who have faced sexual harassment by powerful men like former Governor Cuomo, we will continue to seek justice in our action against the State of New York.” Bennett filed the suit against the former governor in federal court in New York City in September 2022, alleging Cuomo subjected her to unwanted advances, including telling her he was “lonely” and on the hunt for a girlfriend and asking her if she would be open to sex with an older man. Cuomo resigned as governor in August 2021 after state Attorney General Letitia James released the results of an investigation that concluded Cuomo had sexually harassed at least 11 women, including Bennett. Bennett played a critical role in Cuomo's eventual downfall. At the time she came forward with her accusations, only one other woman, Lindsey Boylan, had spoken publicly about being harassed by the governor. When Bennett initially told her story to The New York Times , Cuomo appeared to acknowledge that he had hurt her with comments inappropriate for a workplace, but denied that he was making sexual advances. He claimed Bennett had misinterpreted his comments. "Ms. Bennett's decision to drop her baseless lawsuit should be viewed as a complete capitulation and a desperate attempt to avoid being confronted with the mountains of exculpatory discovery-- including contemporaneous texts and videos that the AG’s office never obtained-- that completely refute her claims against Governor Cuomo," Cuomo lawyers Rita Glavin and Theresa Trzaskoma said in a statement Monday. "After falsely smearing Governor Cuomo for years, Ms. Bennett suddenly withdrew her federal lawsuit on the eve of her deposition to avoid having to admit under oath that her allegations were false and her claims had no merit. If New York State does give in to her public pressure campaign and settles, it will not be on the merits and should require the public release of all the evidence so that New Yorkers finally know the truth: Governor Cuomo never sexually harassed anyone." document.write(__reporter_name); - document.write(__reporter_title); document.write(__reporter_bio);

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Bokaro: Residents have raised concerns over alleged selective enforcement of traffic rules, claiming that while private vehicles face strict scrutiny, autorickshaws flouting rules go unchecked despite intensified road monitoring by the district transport department and traffic police. "They stop us and impose fines, but let autorickshaws pass unchecked right in front of them. If the rules apply to us, why not to them?" said several residents. Citizens point to an apparent dual system of traffic laws in Bokaro — strict enforcement for private vehicles (two-wheelers, cars, and SUVs) versus leniency for autorickshaws and commercial vehicles. While private vehicle owners face penalties for minor violations like not wearing helmets or seat belts, autorickshaws allegedly continue overloading passengers, operating without proper registration numbers, and driving recklessly. Similarly, sand-laden tractors reportedly operate freely without scrutiny. Rajesh Kumar from Sector 12, said, “It's frustrating to see how we're fined for even the smallest mistake, while autorickshaws break rules and go unchecked.” Another resident, Shyam Kumar, highlighted the issue of overloaded autorickshaws operating without registration numbers facing no consequences. Local businessman Suresh Kumar emphasized the need for equitable enforcement, stating, "We want fair treatment. If the law applies to private vehicles, it should apply to autorickshaws too. Why the double standards?" Responding to the claims, DSP traffic Vidya Shankar said, “The law is equal for everyone. Whosoever violates rules will face action. Autorickshaws are also being checked." District transport officer Vandana Swejwalkar said, “I have instructed to take action against all those caught violating road safety norms. We are also checking autorickshaw papers, including those ferrying passengers and schoolchildren. Several points across the district have been identified for camera installation to ensure comprehensive monitoring." We also published the following articles recently Autorickshaws flouting rules not penalised in Bokaro: Locals Bokaro residents are protesting what they perceive as biased traffic law enforcement. Private vehicle drivers report being penalized for minor infractions while autorickshaws routinely flout regulations, including overloading and operating without proper documentation, with apparent impunity. Over 400 school vans, autorickshaws fined for traffic violations Vadodara police penalized over 400 school vans and autorickshaws for traffic violations during a recent safety drive. Following a series of accidents, authorities met with drivers to emphasize traffic regulations. The week-long operation revealed rampant overcrowding, leading to 85 vehicle detentions and fines totaling Rs 2,26,500. Minor offenses resulted in fines, prompting corrective actions for safer transportation practices. Crackdown on errant autorickshaw drivers in western suburbs A weekend crackdown by Andheri RTO and traffic police netted 64 errant auto drivers in Mumbai's western suburbs. Over 100 autos were inspected, leading to Rs 2 lakh in fines for offences like refusal, overcharging, uniform violations, and invalid documentation. Authorities are targeting hotspots like stations and commercial areas. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , and Mini Crossword .A Top ETF to Buy With $2,000 and Hold Forever

The secret to making successful financial New Year’s resolutionsall businesses want, but few actually have time for. We read about the advanced new tools and technologies collecting richer insights and making things faster and easier than ever before. But, when it comes down to it, day-to-day tasks always end up taking precedence over the effort and progress we could make for tomorrow. The real challenge is simply committing to the time it takes to innovate. That's why Facilicom Group, Vodafone Ziggo, and the Heineken Experience joined the 2024 edition of the Vodafone IoT Challenge. The Vodafone IoT Challenge began in 2018, as Vodafone Business IoT experts sought to address some of the most common customer challenges in new ways. The idea behind the initiative was to discover innovative solutions through the collective power of major industry players and cutting edge, young tech companies. After a successful first edition, the Challenge has gone on to welcome partners from different sectors. The 💜 of EU tech The latest rumblings from the EU tech scene, a story from our wise ol' founder Boris, and some questionable AI art. It's free, every week, in your inbox. Sign up now! Much like a fitness boot camp, the Vodafone IoT Challenge connects each participant to a startup in the IoT space and gives them the support and motivation to complete a one-hundred-day sprint in which they develop and demo a solution to one key challenge they're facing. The challenge kicked off on June 20 with the participants being matched up with two startups: Sensing Feeling and PFM Intelligence. On October 17, everyone came together for Demo Day to share results and compare notes. Here's what we learned: Challenge One: How can we see without seeing? As the EU takes a leading role in promoting data privacy rights across the bloc, this has also presented challenges for businesses that want to use technology to gain more insights, without infringing on data privacy. This is the challenge Ron Knaap, Director of Platform Technology at Facilicom, was... Andrea Hak

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This release was published on openPR.EXCLUSIVE Trump's NATO pick Matt Whitaker's surprising take on Russia seizing Crimea resurfaces as Putin threatens WWIII READ MORE: Sign up for DailyMail.com's daily political email Follow DailyMail.com's politics live blog for all the latest news and updates By GEOFF EARLE, DEPUTY U.S. POLITICAL EDITOR Published: 17:38 EST, 22 November 2024 | Updated: 18:01 EST, 22 November 2024 e-mail View comments Donald Trump 's choice for U.S. ambassador to NATO Matt Whitaker said back in 2014 that Russia's seizure of Crimea wasn't a threat to 'vital' U.S. interests. The invasion, as it turns out, was a prelude to the broader invasion in 2022 that now has the Kremlin threatening to strike a U.S. base in Poland and raising nuclear threats while NATO allies making new preparations for a potential World War II . The latest chilling sabre rattling came from Russian foreign minister said Moscow would 'react accordingly' after Ukraine fired U.S.-provided long-range weapons at its territory and Vladimir Putin ally Dmitry Medvedev posted that it meant 'World War III'. Whitaker's comment, in the midst of a Republican primary during Whitaker's ill-fated run for the U.S. Senate , is one of a limited number of public pronouncements on geopolitics, U.S. alliances, and the nation's military spending. His position, if confirmed, would put him at the center of a historic standoff, with allies saying Russia's war threatens the entire transatlantic alliance. Whitaker is a lawyer, a former U.S. attorney, a former Big Ten football player, and former Acting Attorney General who Trump installed when he fired Sen. Jeff Sessions while fuming over the Russia probe. His comments on Crimea and U.S. 'boots on the ground' came during a debate in Des Moines against eventual winner Joni Ernst in response to a foreign policy question, just a few months after Russian forces seized the vital territory in 2014. 'Well, for me, it's what is in our national interest,' he said in the debate , hosted by KCCI. 'And I have a very high bar for what's in our national interest. For example, I didn't support going to Syria . I think this President was one of the prime example of him showing weakness.' 'And I would look at, really, when are our vital interests being threatened? I don't see that happening right now in Crimea, for example, but there are ways we could strengthen NATO and the European Union ,' Whitaker continued, in a clip obtained by DailyMail.com and unearthed by super PAC American Bridge, which is researching Trump nominees. Donald Trump announced he plans to nominate former acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker as U.S. ambassador to NATO, amid growing threats in Europe Then he compared himself to the candidate field on military spending. 'Probably among these five, I would probably be the least likely to use our military and probably spend the least amount on the military. It's probably marginally less, but it is probably among these five I would do the least in that,' he said. Trump two years later could campaign on new military spending, calling the military 'so depleted' and vowing: 'We will rebuild our military.' Even with the buildup, the U.S. would find itself short on ammunition, javelins, and missiles in the rush to supply Ukraine after Russia's 2022 invasion. President Joe Biden, while shovelling billions in military aid to Ukraine, has resisting putting U.S. forces there. Whitaker did not hesitate when the moderator asked if the U.S. should have gone into Iraq. 'No, we should not have gone to Iraq,' Whitaker said. That dovish position puts him in line with Trump, who now regularly criticizes the war (although fact-checks have decisively contradicted his claims that he opposed the 2003 invasion before it happened). A grab taken from footage released online on November 21, 2024 by the Ukrainian charity "Come Back Alive" shows flashes over the Ukrainian city of Dnipro. Kyiv accused Russia of launching an intercontinental ballistic missile attack at Ukraine for the first time on November 21, 2024 but without a nuclear warhead Security camera footage out of the central-eastern city of Dnipro showed several projectiles streaking in and detonating in a series of violent, fiery explosions Russian President Vladimir Putin's government has been keeping up nuclear sabre rattling. The 2014 invasion of Crimea was a prelude to the cross-border invasion of Ukraine in 2022 Whitaker defended Trump on the Russia probe and in TV appearances. His comments on Crimea, which was part of Ukraine before Russia seized it, came during his failed run for Senate In another debate, Whitaker spoke about Ukraine as a 'fairly new democracy' that was 'split almost right down the middle to Russian speaker and the non Russian speakers' trying to determine 'which way to look.' 'Ukrainians need to come up with a solution and not have to favor one group or the other,' he said. Read More Moment 'nuclear-capable' Russian ICBM hits Ukraine as Moscow threatens to destroy US base in Poland He blamed Barack Obama for his 'very weak response' after Russia invaded Georgia, another former Soviet republic. 'I see why President Putin is very willing to go into Crimea and secure his port in Sevastopol and really now we have a election that is being propped up to have an independent state in Crimea that will look to Russia and it’s all because of this president and his weak foreign policy,' he said. Trump has revealed the premium he is putting on personal loyalty in his early picks, including selecting Pam Bondi, who represented him during his first impeachment, as attorney general after the Matt Gaetz nomination imploded. Whitaker scores high marks in that category as well, saying in a 2019 Fox News interview defending Trump that 'abuse of power is not a crime.' Trump has picked Whitaker for the key ambassadorial post at a time when key allies are making contingencies for World War III amid Kremlin threats over the war in Ukraine. Trump said Whitaker, who he installed in the top-level Justice Department post amid the Mueller probe during his first term, would be a 'strong warrior and loyal Patriot.' He said he would 'ensure the United States' interests are advanced and defended. Matt will strengthen relationships with our NATO Allies, and stand firm in the face of threats to Peace and Stability.' Trump has long been a critic of NATO and the way allies have lived up to burden-sharing commitments, and allies are busy gaming out how his return will impact global relationships . Trump's announcement comes after days of incendiary rhetoric following reports that President Biden has authorized Ukraine to use long-range ATACAMs provided by the U.S. to strike deep inside Russia – something the Ukrainian's appear to have quickly acted on. It sparked furious warnings from the Kremlin that it was 'fueling the fire' and from Kremlin allies that it could bring World War III. That followed Russia's introduction of thousands of allied North Korean troops onto its territory as it seeks to push back Ukrainians holding seized territory inside its Kursk region . Then, the administration confirmed it would send controversial antipersonnel land mines to Ukraine. The new anti-personnel landmines are more sensitive but also can lead to more civilian deaths. Meanwhile, European nations are gearing up for an all-out war on the continent as Ukraine launched US-made missiles into Russia for the first time and Vladimir Putin officially lowered the threshold for Moscow to consider a nuclear strike. Germany 's foreign minister vowed her country 'will not be intimidated' by Putin, just one day after German media revealed the nation will transform into a NATO staging ground if the conflict to the East should escalate. According to a 1,000-page document entitled 'Operationsplan Deutschland', Germany would reportedly host hundreds of thousands of troops from NATO countries and serve as a logistics hub for sending huge quantities of military equipment, food and medicine toward the front. Read More Europe prepares for WWIII: Biden announces new weapon Zelensky can use against Putin A report by Der Spiegel in the summer said as many as 800,000 soldiers from the security bloc could be hosted by Germany as they transit to posts further East. Putin signed off on an updated version of the Kremlin's nuclear doctrine that broadens the scope for Moscow to turn to its fearsome atomic arsenal. The new document, first announced in September, allows Putin's strategic forces to deploy their devastating weapons if Russia or Belarus is threatened by a non-nuclear nation supported by a nuclear power . Returning from a trip to South America late Tuesday, Biden would respond to shouted questions about long-range missiles or reports that Russia had been behind the cutting of undersea cables in the Baltic Sea in apparent sabotage. Finland reminded its citizens of their 'national defense obligation' and recently launched a new information website, while Sweden laid out a detailed guide on how to seek shelter and what to do in case of a nuclear attack. Trump, whose cabinet picks have run into controversy, praised Whitaker, a former Big Ten football player at the University of Iowa who served as a U.S. attorney in his home state. 'I have full confidence in Matt's ability to represent the United States with Strength, Integrity, and unwavering Dedication. I look forward to working closely with him as we continue to promote PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH, Freedom, and Prosperity around the World.' Whitaker is a lawyer and Trump loyalist who does not have foreign policy experience. A Ukrainian service member from the special police unit Hyzhak (Predator) fires a howitzer D30 towards Russian troops. Russia reacted with fury over reports the U.S. is allowing missile attacks deep inside Russia Soldiers of the German Bundeswehr conduct military drills amid ongoing tensions and fears of an expanding war Whitaker held a key post overseeing the Russia probe – which Trump continues to brand a 'witch hunt' – during his first term. Trump installed him as acting AG over the objection of Rod Rosenstein, who had appointed Robert Mueller as special counsel overseeing the probe. Democrats had voiced concerns that Whitaker, who didn't go through Senate confirmation, would shut down the probe. He also served as chief of staff to Trump's first AG, Jeff Sessions, who infuriated Trump by recusing himself from the Russia probe. He denied interfering with the probe in testimony to congressional Democrats. Whitaker has used frequent TV appearances on Fox News to blast the criminal cases against Trump, and has been involved in the the right-leaning America First Policy Institute. Trump's announcement brought reminders of some of the oddities on his resume from years ago. Before Trump installed him at the DOJ, his gigs included serving on the advisory board of World Patent Marketing. Democrats accused the firm of running a patent scam with products such as the ‘Masculine Toilet’ for ‘well-endowed men.’ According to the firm, it featured a ‘specially designed bowl’ to help the men ‘avoid unwanted contact with porcelain or water.’ If plumbing is still stuck on his mind, Whitaker’s future residence (the post requires Senate confirmation – something he avoided as ‘acting’ AG) – his future digs likely have more than one bathroom that could use a refresh. Truman Hall, built by a chocolatier in the Flemish countryside in 1963 near NATO headquarters in Brussels, has a ‘sweeping lawn, towering cedars, English gardens and an herb harden,’ according to the U.S. Mission to NATO. ‘The interiors are humanly scaled with sensible arrangements and elegant proportions.’ The announcement comes as Trump's team is in the Senate trying to line up support for his controversial choice of former Rep. Matt Gaetz to lead the Justice Department despite an Ethics Committee probe into alleged sex trafficking allegations. Trump spent his first term blasting allies including Germany who failed to live up to spending commitments for defense. He also ordered a U.S. troop drawdown in Germany amid complaints about its defense spending – although the Biden administration has praised German efforts to send arms to Ukraine after Russia's 2022 invasion. Early this year, Trump spoke about what he would encourage Russia to do to U.S. allies who don't meet their spending commitments while recounting a conversation with 'one of the presidents of a big country.' 'No, I would not protect you,' Trump said he told the foreign leader 'In fact, I would encourage them to do whatever the hell they want. You got to pay. You got to pay your bills.' 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By REBECCA SANTANA WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has promised to end birthright citizenship as soon as he gets into office to make good on campaign promises aiming to restrict immigration and redefining what it means to be American. But any efforts to halt the policy would face steep legal hurdles. Birthright citizenship means anyone born in the United States automatically becomes an American citizen. It’s been in place for decades and applies to children born to someone in the country illegally or in the U.S. on a tourist or student visa who plans to return to their home country. It’s not the practice of every country, and Trump and his supporters have argued that the system is being abused and that there should be tougher standards for becoming an American citizen. But others say this is a right enshrined in the 14th Amendment to the Constitution, it would be extremely difficult to overturn and even if it’s possible, it’s a bad idea. Here’s a look at birthright citizenship, what Trump has said about it and the prospects for ending it: During an interview Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press” Trump said he “absolutely” planned to halt birthright citizenship once in office. “We’re going to end that because it’s ridiculous,” he said. Trump and other opponents of birthright citizenship have argued that it creates an incentive for people to come to the U.S. illegally or take part in “birth tourism,” in which pregnant women enter the U.S. specifically to give birth so their children can have citizenship before returning to their home countries. “Simply crossing the border and having a child should not entitle anyone to citizenship,” said Eric Ruark, director of research for NumbersUSA, which argues for reducing immigration. The organization supports changes that would require at least one parent to be a permanent legal resident or a U.S. citizen for their children to automatically get citizenship. Others have argued that ending birthright citizenship would profoundly damage the country. “One of our big benefits is that people born here are citizens, are not an illegal underclass. There’s better assimilation and integration of immigrants and their children because of birthright citizenship,” said Alex Nowrasteh, vice president for economic and social policy studies at the pro-immigration Cato Institute. In 2019, the Migration Policy Institute estimated that 5.5 million children under age 18 lived with at least one parent in the country illegally in 2019, representing 7% of the U.S. child population. The vast majority of those children were U.S. citizens. The nonpartisan think tank said during Trump’s campaign for president in 2015 that the number of people in the country illegally would “balloon” if birthright citizenship were repealed, creating “a self-perpetuating class that would be excluded from social membership for generations.” In the aftermath of the Civil War, Congress ratified the 14th Amendment in July 1868. That amendment assured citizenship for all, including Black people. “All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside,” the 14th Amendment says. “No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States.” But the 14th Amendment didn’t always translate to everyone being afforded birthright citizenship. For example, it wasn’t until 1924 that Congress finally granted citizenship to all Native Americans born in the U.S. A key case in the history of birthright citizenship came in 1898, when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Wong Kim Ark, born in San Francisco to Chinese immigrants, was a U.S. citizen because he was born in the states. The federal government had tried to deny him reentry into the county after a trip abroad on grounds he wasn’t a citizen under the Chinese Exclusion Act. But some have argued that the 1898 case clearly applied to children born of parents who are both legal immigrants to America but that it’s less clear whether it applies to children born to parents without legal status or, for example, who come for a short-term like a tourist visa. “That is the leading case on this. In fact, it’s the only case on this,” said Andrew Arthur, a fellow at the Center for Immigration Studies, which supports immigration restrictions. “It’s a lot more of an open legal question than most people think.” Some proponents of immigration restrictions have argued the words “subject to the jurisdiction thereof” in the 14th Amendment allows the U.S. to deny citizenship to babies born to those in the country illegally. Trump himself used that language in his 2023 announcement that he would aim to end birthright citizenship if reelected. Trump wasn’t clear in his Sunday interview how he aims to end birthright citizenship. Asked how he could get around the 14th Amendment with an executive action, Trump said: “Well, we’re going to have to get it changed. We’ll maybe have to go back to the people. But we have to end it.” Pressed further on whether he’d use an executive order, Trump said “if we can, through executive action.” He gave a lot more details in a 2023 post on his campaign website . In it, he said he would issue an executive order the first day of his presidency, making it clear that federal agencies “require that at least one parent be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident for their future children to become automatic U.S. citizens.” Related Articles National Politics | Trump has flip-flopped on abortion policy. His appointees may offer clues to what happens next National Politics | In promising to shake up Washington, Trump is in a class of his own National Politics | Election Day has long passed. In some states, legislatures are working to undermine the results National Politics | Trump taps his attorney Alina Habba to serve as counselor to the president National Politics | With Trump on the way, advocates look to states to pick up medical debt fight Trump wrote that the executive order would make clear that children of people in the U.S. illegally “should not be issued passports, Social Security numbers, or be eligible for certain taxpayer funded welfare benefits.” This would almost certainly end up in litigation. Nowrasteh from the Cato Institute said the law is clear that birthright citizenship can’t be ended by executive order but that Trump may be inclined to take a shot anyway through the courts. “I don’t take his statements very seriously. He has been saying things like this for almost a decade,” Nowrasteh said. “He didn’t do anything to further this agenda when he was president before. The law and judges are near uniformly opposed to his legal theory that the children of illegal immigrants born in the United States are not citizens.” Trump could steer Congress to pass a law to end birthright citizenship but would still face a legal challenge that it violates the Constitution. Associated Press reporter Elliot Spagat in San Diego contributed to this report.WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has promised to end birthright citizenship as soon as he gets into office to make good on campaign promises aiming to restrict immigration and redefining what it means to be American. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has promised to end birthright citizenship as soon as he gets into office to make good on campaign promises aiming to restrict immigration and redefining what it means to be American. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has promised to end birthright citizenship as soon as he gets into office to make good on campaign promises aiming to restrict immigration and redefining what it means to be American. But any efforts to halt the policy would face steep legal hurdles. Birthright citizenship means anyone born in the United States automatically becomes an American citizen. It’s been in place for decades and applies to children born to someone in the country illegally or in the U.S. on a tourist or student visa who plans to return to their home country. It’s not the practice of every country, and Trump and his supporters have argued that the system is being abused and that there should be tougher standards for becoming an American citizen. But others say this is a right enshrined in the 14th Amendment to the Constitution, it would be extremely difficult to overturn and even if it’s possible, it’s a bad idea. Here’s a look at birthright citizenship, what Trump has said about it and the prospects for ending it: What Trump has said about birthright citizenship During an interview Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press” Trump said he “absolutely” planned to halt birthright citizenship once in office. “We’re going to end that because it’s ridiculous,” he said. Trump and other opponents of birthright citizenship have argued that it creates an incentive for people to come to the U.S. illegally or take part in “birth tourism,” in which pregnant women enter the U.S. specifically to give birth so their children can have citizenship before returning to their home countries. “Simply crossing the border and having a child should not entitle anyone to citizenship,” said Eric Ruark, director of research for NumbersUSA, which argues for reducing immigration. The organization supports changes that would require at least one parent to be a permanent legal resident or a U.S. citizen for their children to automatically get citizenship. Others have argued that ending birthright citizenship would profoundly damage the country. “One of our big benefits is that people born here are citizens, are not an illegal underclass. There’s better assimilation and integration of immigrants and their children because of birthright citizenship,” said Alex Nowrasteh, vice president for economic and social policy studies at the pro-immigration Cato Institute. In 2019, the Migration Policy Institute estimated that 5.5 million children under age 18 lived with at least one parent in the country illegally in 2019, representing 7% of the U.S. child population. The vast majority of those children were U.S. citizens. The nonpartisan think tank said during Trump’s campaign for president in 2015 that the number of people in the country illegally would “balloon” if birthright citizenship were repealed, creating “a self-perpetuating class that would be excluded from social membership for generations.” What does the law say? In the aftermath of the Civil War, Congress ratified the 14th Amendment in July 1868. That amendment assured citizenship for all, including Black people. “All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside,” the 14th Amendment says. “No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States.” But the 14th Amendment didn’t always translate to everyone being afforded birthright citizenship. For example, it wasn’t until 1924 that Congress finally granted citizenship to all Native Americans born in the U.S. A key case in the history of birthright citizenship came in 1898, when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Wong Kim Ark, born in San Francisco to Chinese immigrants, was a U.S. citizen because he was born in the states. The federal government had tried to deny him reentry into the county after a trip abroad on grounds he wasn’t a citizen under the Chinese Exclusion Act. But some have argued that the 1898 case clearly applied to children born of parents who are both legal immigrants to America but that it’s less clear whether it applies to children born to parents without legal status or, for example, who come for a short-term like a tourist visa. “That is the leading case on this. In fact, it’s the only case on this,” said Andrew Arthur, a fellow at the Center for Immigration Studies, which supports immigration restrictions. “It’s a lot more of an open legal question than most people think.” Some proponents of immigration restrictions have argued the words “subject to the jurisdiction thereof” in the 14th Amendment allows the U.S. to deny citizenship to babies born to those in the country illegally. Trump himself used that language in his 2023 announcement that he would aim to end birthright citizenship if reelected. So what could Trump do and would it be successful? Trump wasn’t clear in his Sunday interview how he aims to end birthright citizenship. Asked how he could get around the 14th Amendment with an executive action, Trump said: “Well, we’re going to have to get it changed. We’ll maybe have to go back to the people. But we have to end it.” Pressed further on whether he’d use an executive order, Trump said “if we can, through executive action.” He gave a lot more details in a 2023 post on his campaign website. In it, he said he would issue an executive order the first day of his presidency, making it clear that federal agencies “require that at least one parent be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident for their future children to become automatic U.S. citizens.” Trump wrote that the executive order would make clear that children of people in the U.S. illegally “should not be issued passports, Social Security numbers, or be eligible for certain taxpayer funded welfare benefits.” This would almost certainly end up in litigation. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. Nowrasteh from the Cato Institute said the law is clear that birthright citizenship can’t be ended by executive order but that Trump may be inclined to take a shot anyway through the courts. “I don’t take his statements very seriously. He has been saying things like this for almost a decade,” Nowrasteh said. “He didn’t do anything to further this agenda when he was president before. The law and judges are near uniformly opposed to his legal theory that the children of illegal immigrants born in the United States are not citizens.” Trump could steer Congress to pass a law to end birthright citizenship but would still face a legal challenge that it violates the Constitution. __ Associated Press reporter Elliot Spagat in San Diego contributed to this report. Advertisement AdvertisementBy Kimberly Palmer, NerdWallet The investing information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. NerdWallet, Inc. does not offer advisory or brokerage services, nor does it recommend or advise investors to buy or sell particular stocks, securities or other investments. The start of a new year can bring a surge of motivation around setting new goals, including financial resolutions. One way to help those goals become reality, financial experts say, is to make them as specific as possible. Then, track your progress, while allowing flexibility for unexpected challenges. “It’s easier to track progress when we know where we are going,” says Sylvie Scowcroft, a certified financial planner and founder of The Financial Grove in Cambridge, Massachusetts. That’s why she encourages her clients to set clearly defined goals, often related to paying off a specific debt, saving a certain amount per month or improving their credit score. Here are more tips from financial experts about crafting 2025 financial goals : Trying to accomplish too much can feel overwhelming. Instead, pick your priorities, says Cathleen Tobin, CFP and owner of Moonbridge Financial Design in Rhinebeck, New York. She suggests focusing on those big, often emotionally-driven goals to find motivation. “It’s more compelling than just a number,” she says. For example, do you want to make sure you’re on track for retirement or save money for a house? “Start there.” Scowcroft says she sees clients get tripped up by selecting overly broad goals, such as “get better with money.” Instead, she encourages people to select specific action items, such as “sign up for a budgeting tool and set aside time each month to learn where my money is going.” That level of specificity provides direction so you know what steps to take next, she adds. For example, if your top priority is to become debt-free, then your specific goal might be to pay off an extra $200 of your debt balance each month. Tobin says labeling savings accounts so they correspond with goals can also help. An emergency fund could be named something like “Peace of mind in 2025,” so you remember why you’re saving every time you make a transfer. “It’s more motivating than just ‘emergency fund,’” Tobin says. Measuring your progress as the year unfolds is also a critical component of successful goal setting, Tobin says. She compares it to weight loss. If you want to lose 20 pounds by June, then you need to lose about a pound a week for the first six months of the year. Similarly, she says it helps to break savings goals into microsteps that specify what you need to do each week. Schedule a weekly or monthly check-in with yourself to make sure you are meeting those smaller goals along the way. You might want to review your debt payoff progress or check your credit score , for example. “Being able to break it down into steps that can be done each week or twice a month really helps,” Tobin says. If your goal is to save more money , then setting up an automatic transfer each month can help turn that goal into reality, as long as you know you have the money in your checking account to spare. “It reduces the mental load,” says Mike Hunsberger, CFP and owner of Next Mission Financial Planning in St. Charles, Missouri, where he primarily supports veterans and current members of the military. He recommends starting small to ease into the change. “I wouldn’t jump to double what you’re currently saving,” he says. For example, when it comes to saving in a retirement account, if you’re starting with a 3% contribution, you might want to bump it up to 4%, then slowly increase it from there. “My number one piece of advice is to start small, but make sure you scale over time,” Hunsberger adds. “Because it’s gradual, you probably won’t notice it impacting your lifestyle.” “Stay flexible,” Scowcroft says. “Part of it is just being kind to yourself and not being too rigid.” When unexpected challenges come up, such as a big unplanned expense, you might have to pause making progress on your goal and reset. You might even need to change your goal. Scowcroft says that doesn’t mean you “failed,” just that life changed your plans. Dwelling on any negativity won’t help your forward progress. Sharing your goals with a friend can also make it easier to reach them, Scowcroft says. “It really helps to have an accountability buddy,” she says. She suggests putting a regular “money date” with your friend on the calendar so you can ask each other how you’re doing, brainstorm any challenges or even budget together side-by-side . “It’s a fun excuse to meet up with a friend.” More From NerdWallet Kimberly Palmer writes for NerdWallet. Email: kpalmer@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @kimberlypalmer. The article The Secret to Making Successful Financial New Year’s Resolutions originally appeared on NerdWallet .

In their final fixture of 2024, Kai Havertz scored the only goal of the game midway through the opening period. Arsenal’s victory takes them back to within six points of leaders Liverpool, having played one match more than the Reds, and a point clear of Chelsea following their Boxing Day defeat to Fulham. Ipswich, although much improved in the second half, have now lost five of their last six games, and remain just one place off the bottom of the table, three points away from safety. 🎯 pic.twitter.com/hDd5bkHwXr — Arsenal (@Arsenal) December 27, 2024 Mikel Arteta’s men have been rocked by Bukayo Saka’s hamstring injury which could keep the England winger, who has nine goals and 13 assists this season, out of action for the next two months. Gabriel Martinelli was handed the unenviable task of filling Saka’s shoes on Arsenal’s right-hand side and the Brazilian was involved in the only goal of the evening. The Ipswich defence failed to deal with Martinelli’s cross, with the ball falling to Leandro Trossard on the opposite side of the area. Trossard fought his way to the byline before fizzing his cross into the box for Havertz to convert from a matter of yards. It was Havertz’s third goal in four matches, his 12th of the season, and no less than the hosts, who at that stage of the match had enjoyed a staggering 91.4 per cent of the possession, deserved. Heading into Friday’s fixture, Arsenal had lost only one of their last 75 Premier League games when they had opened the scoring, and their triumph here rarely looked in doubt following Havertz’s strike. Three points that take Arsenal into second 🪜 #ARSIPS pic.twitter.com/Dx3s6XlwQ2 — Premier League (@premierleague) December 27, 2024 Havertz thought he had doubled Arsenal’s lead with 34 minutes gone when he converted Gabriel Jesus’ cross. But Jesus – handed his third successive start for the first time in a year – strayed into an offside position in the build-up. When referee Darren England blew for half-time, Ipswich had failed to touch the ball in Arsenal’s box, becoming just the second side to do so in the Premier League this season. Nottingham Forest were the other, away at Liverpool, before they went on to inflict Arne Slot’s sole defeat of his tenure so far. And for all of Arsenal’s possession, while they held just a one-goal advantage, Ipswich knew they were still in the game. An encouraging start to the second half for the Tractor Boys ensued, albeit without testing David Raya in the Arsenal goal. Shortly after the hour mark, Gabriel should have settled any growing Emirates nerves when he arrived unmarked to Declan Rice’s corner, but the defender headed wide of Arijanet Muric’s post when it looked easier to score. Just over an hour on the clock. #ARSIPS pic.twitter.com/JXNipX1J1Z — IPSWICH TOWN (@IpswichTown) December 27, 2024 Martin Odegaard then forced a fine fingertip save from Muric at his near post after a mazy run and shot from the Arsenal skipper. Rice’s stinging goal-bound volley from the following corner was blocked by Dara O’Shea as Arsenal pushed for a game-killing second. Havertz should have tapped home Trossard’s header but he fluffed his lines. And moments later, substitute Mikel Merino’s effort was diverted from danger by a diving Muric. Ipswich looked to catch Arsenal on the counter, but the match ended without them registering a single effort on Raya’s goal. Ipswich fans goaded their opponents with chants of “boring, boring Arsenal”, but it was the Gunners who enjoyed the last laugh as they saw out 2024 with a win which keeps the pressure on Liverpool.