m bmy88 pro login The world's most climate-imperilled nations stormed out of consultations in protest at the deadlocked UN COP29 conference Saturday, as simmering tensions over a hard-fought finance deal erupted into the open. Diplomats from small island nations threatened by rising seas and impoverished African states angrily filed out of a meeting with summit hosts Azerbaijan over a final deal being thrashed out in a Baku sports stadium. "We've just walked out. We came here to this COP for a fair deal. We feel that we haven't been heard," said Cedric Schuster, the Samoan chairman of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS). An unpublished version of the final text circulating in Baku, and seen by AFP, proposes that rich nations raise to $300 billion a year by 2035 their commitment to poorer countries to fight climate change. COP29 hosts Azerbaijan intended to put a final draft before 198 nations for adoption or rejection on Saturday evening, a full day after the marathon summit officially ended. But, in a statement, AOSIS said it had "removed" itself from the climate finance discussions, demanding an "inclusive" process. "If this cannot be the case, it becomes very difficult for us to continue our involvement here at COP29," it said. Sierra Leone's climate minister Jiwoh Abdulai, whose country is among the world's poorest, said the draft was "effectively a suicide pact for the rest of the world". An earlier offer from rich nations of $250 billion was slammed as offensively low by developing countries, who have demanded much higher sums to build resilience against climate change and cut emissions. UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said the revised offer of $300 billion was "a significant scaling up" of the existing pledge by developed nations, which also count the United States, European Union and Japan among their ranks. At sunset, a final text still proved elusive, as harried diplomats ran to-and-fro in the stadium near the Caspian Sea searching for common ground. "Hopefully this is the storm before the calm," said US climate envoy John Podesta in the corridors as somebody shouted "shame" in his direction. Earlier, the EU's climate commissioner Wopke Hoekstra said negotiators were not out of the woods yet. "We're doing everything we can on each of the axes to build bridges and to make this into a success. But it is iffy whether we will succeed," he said. Ali Mohamed, the Kenyan chair of the African Group of Negotiators, told AFP: "No deal is better than a bad deal." South African environment minister Dion George, however, said: "I think being ambitious at this point is not going to be very useful." "What we are not up for is going backwards or standing still," he said. "We might as well just have stayed at home then." The revised offer from rich countries came with conditions in other parts of the broader climate deal under discussion in Azerbaijan. The EU in particular wants an annual review on global efforts to phase out fossil fuels, which are the main drivers of global warming. This has run into opposition from Saudi Arabia, which has sought to water down a landmark pledge to transition away from oil, gas and coal made at COP28 last year. "We will not allow the most vulnerable, especially the small island states, to be ripped off by the new, few rich fossil fuel emitters," said German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock. Wealthy nations counter that it is politically unrealistic to expect more in direct government funding. The US earlier this month elected former president Donald Trump, a sceptic of both climate change and foreign assistance, and a number of other Western countries have seen right-wing backlashes against the green agenda. A coalition of more than 300 activist groups accused historic polluters most responsible for climate change of skirting their obligation, and urged developing nations to stand firm. The draft deal posits a larger overall target of $1.3 trillion per year to cope with rising temperatures and disasters, but most would come from private sources. Even $300 billion would be a step up from the $100 billion now provided by wealthy nations under a commitment set to expire. A group of developing countries had demanded at least $500 billion, with some saying that increases were less than met the eye due to inflation. Experts commissioned by the United Nations to assess the needs of developing countries said $250 billion was "too low" and by 2035 rich nations should be providing at least $390 billion. The US and EU have wanted newly wealthy emerging economies like China -- the world's largest emitter -- to chip in. China, which remains classified as a developing nation under the UN framework, provides climate assistance but wants to keep doing so on its own voluntary terms. bur-np-sct/lth/giv

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Protesters cut off traffic on main avenues in the city center, holding up homemade signs in Spanish reading “Fewer apartments for investing and more homes for living." The lack of affordable housing has become one of the leading concerns for the southern European Union country, mirroring the housing crunch across many parts of the world, including the United States. The average rent for Spain has doubled in the last decade. In cities like Barcelona, rental prices have also been driven up by short-term renters including tourists. Jason Kelce's wife announces she is pregnant with the couple's fourth child Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce's wife is announcing she's pregnant with the couple's fourth child. Kylie Kelce posted a photo on Instagram on Friday of the couple's three young daughters reacting to the news. The oldest daughter, Wyatt, appears to be cupping her head in shock. The middle daughter, Ellioette, is smiling. The youngest, Bennett, is in tears. A caption attached to the photo reads: “I feel like we captured a very accurate representation of how each of the girls feel about getting another sister. At least Ellie, mom and dad are on the same page!” Israeli-Moldovan rabbi living in UAE is missing. Israeli officials fear he may have been kidnapped DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An Israeli-Moldovan rabbi living in the United Arab Emirates has gone missing, with Israeli authorities raising the suspicion he may have been kidnapped as tensions remain high with Iran. The Israeli prime minister’s office said that Zvi Kogan has been missing since noon Thursday. It said that against the backdrop of information that this was a terrorist incident, an extensive investigation has been opened in the country. Emirati officials did not immediately respond to a request for comment Saturday. State-run media in the UAE, an autocratic federation of seven sheikhdoms on the Arabian Peninsula and home to Abu Dhabi and Dubai, did not immediately report the incident. Alyssa Nakken, first full-time female coach in MLB history, leaving Giants to join Guardians CLEVELAND (AP) — Alyssa Nakken, the first woman to coach in an MLB game, is leaving the San Francisco Giants to join the Cleveland Guardians. Nakken made history in 2022 when she took over as first-base coach following an ejection. A former college softball star at Sacramento State, Nakken joined the Giants in 2014 and was promoted to a spot on manager Gabe Kapler’s staff in 2020, becoming the majors’ first full-time female coach. Nakken has been hired as an assistant director within player development for the Guardians, who won the AL Central last season under first-year manager Stephen Vogt. Nakken, 34, will work with former Giants coaches Craig Albernaz and Kai Correa. Officer kills pet dog mistaken for a coyote in Massachusetts town. The owner says it was unnecessary An animal control officer shot and killed a pet dog in a Massachusetts town after mistaking it for a coyote in an incident local police are describing as a sad mix-up. Police in Northbridge, Massachusetts, say the shooting happened on Tuesday after police received a call of a report of a coyote in a residential backyard. Police say the animal control officer went into the woods to look for the coyote and found what they thought was the animal in a threatening position and shot it. The incident happened as communities around Massachusetts and the country have dealt with an uptick in interactions between coyotes and people. Kendrick Lamar surprises with new album 'GNX' LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kendrick Lamar gave music listeners an early holiday present with a new album. The Grammy winner released his sixth studio album “GNX” on Friday. 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Michigan's shocking win over Ohio State on Saturday was a surprise to many around the college football world, as the Buckeyes were favored to beat their rivals by more than three scores. Michigan ended up winning with a late field goal, but much of the conversation around what happened in Columbus involved the actions of both teams after the final whistle. As a Michigan player took a flag with the team's logo and planned to place it at midfield, he was stopped by Buckeyes players who took exception to such a gesture on their home field. The argument quickly turned into a brawl between the two programs on the field, and officers appeared to use pepper spray to stop the teams from fighting one another. After the brawl, Ohio State University Police issued a statement regarding the use of pepper spray during the altercation. Following the game, officers from multiple law enforcement agencies assisted in breaking up an on-field altercation. During the scuffle, multiple officers representing Ohio and Michigan deployed pepper spray. OSUPD is the lead agency for games & will continue to investigate. "Following the game, officers from multiple law enforcement agencies assisted in breaking up an on-field altercation," OSU police said. "During the scuffle, multiple officers representing Ohio and Michigan deployed pepper spray. OSUPD is the lead agency for games & will continue to investigate." During the FOX broadcast, multiple Michigan players could be seen seeking relief after they were pepper sprayed. Jason Mowry/Getty Images Some fans commented on OSU police's use of pepper spray during the brawl, noting that they felt such tactics were excessive at the end of a football game, even if players were fighting. "Nothing to investigate. Your scumbag officers should've exercised better judgment. Pepper spray was completely unnecessary to control the situation," one fan said . "People should be fired Pepper spray on players is soooo not called for Take the L and go home," said another fan . "Plenty of video out there. Planting a flag is not illegal. Starting a riot is," one fan noted . "You sprayed a bunch of kids after a football game. These altercations happen all the time and no one brings out the pepper spray," another fan added . University police were able to put an end to the fight before things truly got out of hand, but it was clear that some felt the use of pepper spray crossed a line at the end of a spirited football game between two rivals. Related: Video Shows Cops Using Pepper Spray To Break Up Ohio State, Michigan BrawlBNP posters, banners cover CtgPat Bryant caught a 40-yard touchdown on fourth down with four seconds remaining as No. 25 Illinois rallied for a dramatic 38-31 victory over Rutgers on Saturday afternoon in Piscataway, N.J. With Rutgers playing cover-zero defense, Bryant caught Luke Altmyer's sidearm toss on fourth-and-13 at the 22-yard line in the middle of the field and ran in from the right side for a 36-31 lead. Bryant's dramatic catch came after Illinois initially decided to attempt a go-ahead 57-yard field goal into the wind. Following a timeout, the Ilini went for it on fourth down. Altmeyer's two-point conversion attempt to Bryant was incomplete, but the visitors recorded a safety on the game's final play. Bryant finished with seven catches for a career-high 197 yards, and his score came after Rutgers took a 31-30 lead on a 13-yard rushing TD by Kyle Monangai with 1:08 left. Monangai gave the Scarlet Knights the lead after Illinois overcame a nine-point deficit on Aidan Laughery's 8-yard TD run with 13:48 remaining and Altmyer's 30-yard run with 3:07 left. Bryant's clutch catch gave Illinois (8-3, 5-3 Big Ten) eight wins for the second time in three seasons on a day when it committed 11 penalties. Altmyer finished 12-of-26 passing for 249 yards and threw two touchdowns. He also gained a team-high 74 yards on the ground as the Ilini totaled 182 rushing yards. Monangai finished with 122 yards on 28 carries and Kaliakmanis completed 19-of-37 passes for 175 yards, but Rutgers (6-5, 3-5) was unable to win a third straight Big Ten game for the first time. Kaliakmanis also rushed for 84 yards and two touchdowns on 13 carries. The Scarlet Knights saw their losing streak against ranked teams reach 41 games after taking a 17-9 halftime lead and a 24-15 advantage early in the fourth. --Field Level Media

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GCash equips MSMEs with faster, more secure cashless payment tool with SoundPayThe Prime Minister is set to visit British troops serving on Russia’s border as he says Ukraine will require more funding and capability. Sir Keir Starmer was speaking at the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) conference in Estonia where he met leaders of other Baltic states. After signing an energy partnership with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store in Bergen, Sir Keir flew to Estonia where he spoke alongside Mr Store and their Estonian counterpart Kristen Michal. Asked what else could be done to support Ukraine, Sir Keir said: “There is an ever-increasing demand for more capability. That is understandable, and Ukraine needs all the capability that it can get, so I think all of us have put in more capability into Ukraine by way of equipment.” He added: “A lot of money has been raised, funding has been raised, but more is going to be needed.” The Prime Minister’s also discussed making the economic case at home for continued support for Ukraine. Sir Keir said: “Making the case on the significance of Ukraine, making the case, to double down, linking it back to each of our countries – what does it mean for us if Russia succeeds, is a really important question that we have to answer with our people to make it clear why it is that we are so supportive of Ukraine, why it is that we must stand with our allies on this, why it is we must make sure that Nato is put in the strongest position as well. “Now, this is a different world to the world of 10, 20 years ago, to recognise the world that we are living in, there’s a positive case as well to be made. “Defence spending doesn’t sort of sit in a silo over here with no effect on the rest of the economy, no effect on technology. “It has a huge effect on technologies, the cutting edge of technology and change which can then be used in other areas. “It binds countries together. I think all of us have got joint projects on in terms of defence capabilities that bind us together. There’s a huge number of well-paid jobs that are very important to our economy in defence spending as well. “But we have to make that positive case. I don’t personally feel that we can sort of sit back and assume that all of those in our respective countries necessarily accept all of our arguments unless we make them in that positive way, which I do think the argument can and should and must be made. “But the challenge that you put to us is the right challenge, which is it’s very difficult when finances are tight, as they are in all of our countries.” On Tuesday morning the Prime Minister will meet Taavi Madiberk, the founder of Estonian tech start-up manufacturing low-cost air defence missiles, Frankenburg Technologies, which is planning to open a new office in London Specialising in the manufacture of the missiles, the rapidly growing company already collaborates closely with the UK defence industry, sourcing a significant portion of its subsystems locally, including from propulsion specialists Roxel in Worcestershire. The Prime Minister will again attend the JEF summit, joining leaders from the Nordics and Baltics to discuss support for Ukraine, the sustained threat posed by Russia and wider European security. He will then visit British forces serving in the region to deter malign Russian threats.

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I often have to sleep during daylight hours and this product not only blocks out all of the light, but is incredibly comfortable ! The microbeads conform to your face and create a wonderful relaxing compression that helps me fall right to sleep. It also helps relieve sinus pressure from my seasonal allergies. LOVE IT! (I will be purchasing more for my friends and family!)" — Flipperchick21 Get it from Amazon for $14.99 . 14. A cosmic moon phase garland sure to become their new favorite decor piece. Trust me, they'll be over the ~moon~ when they unwrap this gift! Base Roots is a Nevada-based small business that sells lots of modern and vibrant home decor. Promising review: "Anyone else making a bunch of impulse buys (cough, thanks BuzzFeed, cough)? Just me? This purchase stood out. Arrived quickly, packed in a little box and bag. I literally squealed "Oh, I LOVE it!" to my cat and otherwise empty apartment. My only difficulty is in figuring out where to hang it. Looks good near the bed, over the TV, strung across a doorway. Best impulse buy I've made in like a year. " — Jamie Sunn Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in two styles and two colors). 15. A luxe Oak + Fort tote that'll beautifully hold all of their essentials (literally ALL. It's so roomy!) — whether they're headed to work, school, or to the Target down the street. This was an impulse buy of mine back in 2018 and it's still in the top five of best impulse purchases ever. This was my everyday purse when five days a week in the office was still my norm, and it's still my go-to when I know a heavy-duty shopping day is ahead. It's really comfortable and lightweight , the strap is the perfect length, it's *stunning* in person, and the inside is extra extra roomy (which is what I love the most). There's enough room for my 13" laptop, notebooks, a small makeup bag, and there's still room to spare. The two front pockets are perfect for things like phone, keys, etc. I love it! Shipping info : Parcels are shipped with FedEx and take 2–5 business days. Get it from Oak + Fort for $48 (available in seven colors). 16. A plush double-sided shaggy duvet set they'll absolutely love snuggling up in at night. Reviewers say it's thick enough to use as a blanket on its own, but the best part about a duvet is that they can easily switch it out to fit your ever-changing taste! One side is faux-fur and the other side is plush velvet; the twin set comes with one pillow sham, and other size sets include two. Promising review: "Best things I've ever purchased. I’m obsessed with this blanket. It’s seriously one of the best decisions I’ve ever impulsively made. Pair it with the lux satin sheets . Add a little puppy and live like the Sultan you deserve."— Kathryn Cottam Get it from Amazon for $47.99+ (available in sizes Twin, Queen, & King and in 29 colors). 17. A wearable blanket as seen on Shark Tank ! It looks like a giant hoodie but feels like the most warm and comfortable blanket ever. It's even lined with fluffy sherpa to keep in the extra warmth when they're lounging at home or out and about. This wearable blanket comes from The Comfy Store , a small biz that was featured on Shark Tank ! Promising reviews: " Purchased for myself as a quarantine impulse buy. To be frank, the answer is yes. Super comfortable. The only problems I have had are 1. My partner keeps stealing it and 2. I purchased it right before the weather got warm and did not get to use it until recently. I absolutely love it." — Kayla " Best impulse buy and honestly the best Amazon purchase of the year. I bought this camping one night and it is the best thing I own for cold camping weekends." — Warren K Escoe Get it from Amazon for $49.99 (available in one size, 28 colors/prints, and in quarter zip). 18. Silicone face mask brushes — a great stocking stuffer that'll make their self care routine SO much easier to get through, creating a more even product application and a much simpler clean-up. With these in hand, they'll no longer need to get their hands dirty to get those pores clean! Promising review: "Absolutely love these! I got these out of random impulse just because I liked the concept of them . They help evenly distribute the product. Somewhat like one of those silicone spatulas used to ice a cake. The silicone tip made clean up such a breeze after the mask application. I must say it’s a bit awkward once I got to my nose but overall it was a pleasant experience. Also since I have acrylic nails (tips) it helped in not getting the mask under my nails." — Amanda Lopez Get a pack of two from Amazon for $5.38 . 19. AND a wearable nail polish holder to easily get the perfect at-home manicure. No more risk of spilling polish all over the carpet, all thanks to you! P.S. reviewers say it's great for crafters too! Tweexy is a small biz based in Sullivans Island, South Carolina. Promising review: "This weird little ring-pop looking contraption is the BEST. Can't tell you how many times I've spilled my nail polish tried to hold it between my knees or balancing it on something while trying to do my nails. I don't need a flat surface anymore, I can sit wherever. I even made my kids come see (they rolled their eyes) but anyone who does their nails will love it. I have various shaped nail polish bottles and so far they have all fit. Best impulse buy this year 💅. If i was making a little nail-polish gift basket for someone I would definitely throw one of these in there." — SWD Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in 10 colors). 20. A leak-proof time-marked water bottle for the person you have to ~always~ remind to drink water. This is the perfect (and most stylish!) way for them to stay hydrated. Reviewers say this bottle is super lightweight, sleek, and motivational. Plus, seeing your progress throughout the day is always fun! Promising review: "Like so many others, I saw these water bottles all over TikTok but sheesh the price for some of the ones they had were atrocious! So when I saw Arc had one PRETTIER and MORE glam feeling for a cheaper price I had to grab it, being the money wise but impulsive shopper that I am :) LISTENNNNN!! I have a hundred other water bottles, this is by far my favorite!! It’s soooo easy to clean , I KEEP Vaseline on my hands and this has yet to fall (so duh it’s easy to hold), but it has fallen a ton because I’m clumsy and it still looks brand new! The minimalist frosted look with the aesthetic times and gold top! Girl, bye you cannot tell me I’m not a rich b**** when I carry my best friend! I love it so much that my little cousins have all asked me to buy them one!!" — I Am Tonya Maria Get it from Amazon for $15.99 (available in three colors and two sizes). 21. A foldable *and* adjustable laptop tray desk ideal for those who love to WFB (work from bed), need an easy way to convert to a standing desk, and even artists who HATE being hunched over while drawing or painting! Along with its adjustable height and angle, the desk features a non-slip leather desktop, a storage drawer, a removable book stand, AND a notebook slip, too. Promising review: "Unexpectedly awesome! This thing is the best impulse/desperation purchase I’ve made. Great for bed, sofas, and even as a low table on the floor. Sturdy. It just makes sense. — Tyler Stratton Get it from Amazon for $92.99 (available in three colors). 22. A compact under-desk bike they'll be able to use while working and sitting down for hours. It has multiple resistance levels and will give them the chance to be active while answering emails! It works with desks as low as 27 inches. If you're tall or you have long legs, you can still use it while working from the couch. Promising review: "This is one of the best impulse purchases I've ever made. LIKE A DREAM!" — Stuff & Things Get it from Amazon for $189.99 (available in three colors). 23. A HyperChiller beverage cooler if they love iced coffee, and iced coffee *only*. This gadget turns hot coffee into iced coffee in 60 seconds (yes, seconds) flat. All they need to do is fill the container with water and keep it in the freezer so it's always ready when needed. The dishwasher-safe container can also be used to cool chill tea, juice, wine , or whatever else you feel like drinking. No water comes into contact with your beverage, so you don't have to worry about dilution, either. Promising review : " Got it on Prime Day as an impulse buy. Can’t believe this works, and have recommended it to many friends. I primarily use it on white and rose wines — it’s perfect for that good bottle you want to buy and drink immediately, but isn’t kept in the refrigerator at the store, leaving you with the moral quandary of having to decide if you’re going to wait to drink it or commit the sacrilege of adding an ice cube. Two minutes in this easy to assemble contraption (four pieces -—just add water, screw parts together, and freeze overnight) and you’ve a perfectly chilled glass of wine. I usually just give it a quick rinse out and toss it right back in the freezer when done, defrosting and cleaning it periodically between what different kinds of things I’m using it on." — Malariana416 Get it from Amazon for $23.99 (available in five colors). 24. A soft-serve dessert maker to turn their favorite fruits into a creamy, sorbet treat! It's the perfect gift for anyone with a sweet tooth, but especially for that one person who loves ice cream even in the dead of winter. Promising reviews: " Bought this on Prime day as an impulse buy but is now a kitchen staple. My kids LOVE the sorbet that comes out of this just as much as ice cream and it is just 100% ground up fruit...Also it is pretty easy to clean. Just twist off the attachment, unscrew it, and rinse off the blades (not sharp enough to cut me) and gasket. Definitely recommend, even at full price. — N. Whelpley " 100% WORTH IT! Best impulse buy ever!! It is one of my favorite kitchen items I've ever purchased! This thing will pay for itself after you make four bowls of dessert and skip the frozen yogurt place !!...Bananas, berries, pineapple, mango. Boom. FREAKING DELICIOUS AND SO EASY TO MAKE!! THE TEXTURE IS AMAZING. BETTER THAN YOU EXPECT, I SWEAR. it's suuuuper smooth! Not icy like a snow cone, smooth like half melted ice cream. Incredible. I haven't tried the more expensive units but I cannot figure out how they could charge $120. Just buy this model. Worth the money 100%! Such a cool, fun dessert. Easy enough to make one bowl for yourself or a bunch of bowls." — Lamb Get it from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in four colors). 25. A string of fairy lights for when they want to bring the starry night sky down to earth. These curtain lights have eight different modes (twinkle, flash, fade, etc.) and can work both in and outdoors. They'll add the perfect ambience and make evening Instagram shoots a thing. If you like vibes of the second photo, you'll want to get some sheer curtains to recreate that hazy glow. Promising review: " Best impulse buy yet!!! Originally bought this for decorating at Christmas but I hung them in my kitchen and put them on a timer so they come on at dusk and off at 10. They make the entire living room and kitchen area feel so welcoming. " — Sarah " One of my favorite impulse buys of 2019. A lot of fun settings that I’ll likely never use but I like having options. The lighting leaves my room feeling more comfortable and relaxed. Would buy again" — Asha Brown Get them from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in two sizes and six colors). 26. A rechargeable, *compact* ring light to brighten their frame for work meetings or online classes and provide the perfect lighting for selfies. It's small enough to fit in purses and backpacks too! Promising review: "I always wanted a light for the perfect selfies and videos, and I bought this one on a whim. I was NOT disappointed. I charged it when it arrived, and I haven’t had to charge it since (two weeks). [It has] three levels of brightness for your perfect pic! I’ll buy more as gifts!" — Diana Dawn Get it from Amazon for $9.99 . 27. A "Cup Cozy Pillow" so they don't have to move from their cozy setup just to grab a snack or dig for the remote that's buried somewhere under their pile of blankets. Cup Cozy Pillow is a small business that specializes in family-friendly snack and drink organizers. Check out a TikTok of the Cup Cozy Deluxe Pillow in action. Promising review: " I bought this on a whim. My apartment is small and we don't have enough room for end tables near the couch, so we always would have snack tables out and then just put them away when we had company over. When I first received this I tried almost every cup and mug I had to see if they would fit. Everything fits! Even my HUGE tea mugs. It has a little cut-out for the handle of a mug to fit in, which is so helpful. It's great for cups, but also is a great caddy for the remotes as well. I haven't tried to wash it yet, but I know the cover is removable and washable which is a plus. So far I have just had to spot clean it and that has worked fine. I would HIGHLY recommend!" — Randi Get it from Amazon for $34.99 (available in three styles and eight patterns). 28. A convenient desktop dry erase board if you know they'd rather jot something down than use a Post-it. It's perfect for those quick notes and reminders they don't want to forget, fits right in front of a monitor, and even has a storage compartment on the side. It comes with a dry-erase marker, too! Promising review: " I got this as a bit of an impulse buy after seeing this on BuzzFeed. I am one of those who likes to doodle during meetings, so this is a nice addition to my WFH desk ... The writing surface seems to be good quality. A black marker is included, but I also bought the additional Quartet markers to get different colors. Thinking about getting one of these when I return to the office." — LA Girl Get it from Amazon for $32.99 (available in five colors). 29. A bagel guillotine they can use for muffins, buns, rolls, and of course, bagels. This gadget will give them *perfect* slices every time, is safer than using a regular (and much more boring) knife. Promising reviews: "Not sure why it took me so long to look for this product on Amazon. It was a total impulse buy, but one of the best buys I made in 2020. Can't tell you how many times I've sliced or come close to slicing my fingers trying to get that perfectly even bagel cut...It was super easy to slice - you need to have a good grip on the bottom while simultaneously lifting the blade. Only a little effort required. Still hands-down the best impulse buy ever ." — Brooke " We LOVE this! I bought it as an impulse buy while purchasing a different style of bagel slicer and figured it would not last long in our family. It turns out the "other one" was the waste. T his slicer is easily one of the most used products in our kitchen! It does fine in the dishwasher and is seriously the smartest thing I have bought for the kitchen in a long time! It slices instantly! We have a big family and it has saved me actual measurable time." — Sarah Get it from Amazon for $15.54+ (available in four colors). 30. A pack of Gameboy wall decals that are as easy as peel, stick, and stare in awe. It'll make a fridge or a bedroom door way more fun as it doubles as dry-erase boards, too. If that won't motivate them to write down your grocery list, I don't know what will. Promising review: " I bought this on a whim because I knew my boyfriend would laugh and appreciate the heck out of it...My boyfriend plays video games and has a fair share of Cowboy Bebop figurines, so when I saw it I knew he'd get a kick out of it. 11/10 would buy again just for another chance to see his reaction. And honestly it looks great [and] transformed a boring white fridge we paid no mind to, to a clever and cute conversation piece that ~also~ serves a function. " — Olivia Get a set of six magnets from Amazon for $16.84 . 31. A screaming goat for when they're sitting at work and feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or just feeling a little anxious. This little guy will literally shriek whenever they touch it, not only giving them a much needed laugh but also letting out the internal scream *for* them. Promising review: "I saw this on Amazon and it was definitely an impulse purchase. I chuckle every time I hear the scream of the goat. It is just an amusing toy to keep on your desk and let off a little steam , because sometimes you feel like screaming like this goat at work!" — C.C. Get it from Amazon for $7.65 . You, impulse shopping and adding random items to your cart at 2 AM: The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.

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BOSTON (AP) — After weeks of fear and bewilderment about the drones buzzing over parts of New York and New Jersey , elected officials are urging action to identify and stop the mysterious flights. “There’s a lot of us who are pretty frustrated right now,” Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, said on “Fox News Sunday.” “'We don’t know’ is not a good enough answer,” he said. National security officials have said the drones don’t appear to be a sign of foreign interference or a public safety threat. But because they can’t say with certainty who is responsible for the sudden swarms of drones over parts of New Jersey, New York and other eastern parts of the U.S. — or how they can be stopped — has led leaders of both political parties to demand better technology and powers to deal with the drones. Sen. Chuck Schumer called Sunday for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to deploy better drone-tracking technology to identify the drones and their operators. “New Yorkers have tremendous questions about it,” Schumer, the Senate Majority leader, told reporters about the drone sightings. “We are going to get the answers for them.” The federal government did little to answer those questions in its own media briefings Sunday morning. “There’s no question that people are seeing drones,” U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told ABC’s George Stephanopoulos. “But I want to assure the American public that we are on it. We are working in close coordination with state and local authorities.” Some of the drones reported above parts of New York and New Jersey have turned out to be “manned aircraft that are commonly mistaken for drones,” Mayorkas said. “We know of no foreign involvement with respect to the sightings in the Northeast. And we are vigilant in investigating this matter.” Last year, federal aviation rules began requiring certain drones to broadcast their remote identification, including the location of their operators. It’s not clear whether that information has been used to determine who is behind the drones plaguing locations over New York and New Jersey. Mayorkas’ office didn’t respond to questions about whether they’ve been able to identify drones using this capability. Schumer wants the federal government to use a recently declassified radio wave technology in New York and New Jersey. The radio wave detector can be attached to a drone or airplane and can determine whether another flying object is a bird or a drone, read its electronic registration, and follow it back to its landing place. Schumer said state and local authorities do not have the authority to track drones. On Sunday, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said federal officials were sending a drone detection system to the state. “This system will support state and federal law enforcement in their investigations,” Hochul said in a statement. The governor did not immediately provide additional details, including where the system will be deployed. Dozens of mysterious nighttime flights started last month over parts of New Jersey, raising concerns among residents and officials. Part of the worry stems from the flying objects initially being spotted near the Picatinny Arsenal, a U.S. military research and manufacturing facility and over President-elect Donald Trump’s golf course in Bedminster. Drones are legal in New Jersey for recreational and commercial use, but they are subject to local and Federal Aviation Administration regulations and flight restrictions. Operators must be FAA certified. Drones are now being reported all along the northern East Coast, with suspicious sightings in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Virginia, according to news reports. Some U.S. political leaders, including Trump, have called for much stronger action against these drones, including shooting them down. Certain agencies within the Department of Homeland Security have the power to “incapacitate” drones, Mayorkas said Sunday. “But we need those authorities expanded,” he said. A bill before the U.S. Senate would enhance some federal agencies’ authority and give new abilities to local and state agencies to track drones. It would also start a pilot program allowing states and local authorities to disrupt, disable or seize a drone without prior consent of the operator. “What the drone issue points out are gaps in our agencies, gaps in our authorities between the Department of Homeland Security, local law enforcement, the Defense Department.," said Rep. Mike Waltz, R-Fla., Trump’s pick to be his national security adviser, speaking on CBS’ “Face the Nation” on Sunday. "Americans are finding it hard to believe we can’t figure out where these are coming from.’’ Collins reported from Hartford, Connecticut.