axiebet88. com Israel's attorney general has ordered police to open an investigation into Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's wife on suspicion of harassing political opponents and a witness in the Israeli leader's corruption trial. The Israeli Justice Ministry made the announcement in a terse message late Thursday, saying the investigation would focus on the findings of a recent report by the "Uvda" investigative program into Sara Netanyahu. Sign up for breaking news alerts from CTV News, right at your fingertips The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News App The program uncovered a trove of WhatsApp messages in which Mrs. Netanyahu appears to instruct a former aide to organize protests against political opponents and to intimidate Hadas Klein, a key witness in the trial. The announcement did not mention Mrs. Netanyahu by name, and the Justice Ministry declined further comment. But in a video released earlier Thursday, Netanyahu listed what he said were the many kind and charitable acts by his wife and blasted the Uvda report as "lies." "My opponents on the left and in the media found a new-old target. They mercilessly attack my wife, Sara," he said. He called the program "false propaganda, nasty propaganda that brings up lies from the darkness." It was the latest in a long line of legal troubles for the Netanyahus -- highlighted by the prime minister's ongoing corruption trial. The pair have also had a rocky relationship with the Israeli media. Netanyahu is charged with fraud, breach of trust and accepting bribes in a series of cases alleging he exchanged favors with powerful media moguls and wealthy associates. Netanyahu denies the charges and says he is the victim of a "witch hunt" by overzealous prosecutors, police and the media. The report obtained correspondence between Sara Netanyahu and Hanni Bleiweiss, a former aide to the prime minister who died of cancer last year. The messages indicated that Sara Netanyahu encouraged police to crack down violently on anti-government protesters and ordered Bleiweiss to organize protests against her husband's critics. She also told Bleiweiss to get activists in Netanyahu's Likud party to publish attacks on Klein. Klein is an aide to billionaire Hollywood mogul Arnon Milchan and has testified in the corruption case about her role in delivering tens of thousands of dollars worth of champagne, cigars and gifts to Netanyahu for her boss. According to the report, Sara Netanyahu mistreated Bleiweiss, prompting her to share the messages with a reporter shortly before her death. Sara Netanyahu has been accused of abusive behaviour toward her personal staff before. This, together with accusations of excessive spending and using public money for her own extravagant personal tastes, has earned her an image as being out of touch with everyday Israelis. In 2019, she was fined for misusing state funds. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who oversees police and has repeatedly said Attorney General Gali Baharav Miara should be fired over a series of grievances against her, said the latest announcement was another reason for her to be dismissed. "Someone who politically persecutes government ministers and their families cannot continue to serve as the attorney general," he said. And Justice Minister Yariv Levin, another Netanyahu ally and critic of Baharav Miara, accused her of focusing on "television gossip." "Selective enforcement is a crime!" he said in a statement. ------ AP correspondents Eleanor H. Reich in New York and Isaac Scharf in Jerusalem contributed reporting.

My New Apps, Services, and Games of 2024 (Premium)A Congress delegation was on Sunday stopped by police from visiting Gorakhpur’s Amtura village where a man was killed on December 3 in a land dispute, party leaders said. Several leaders were detained after heated arguments, while others were placed under house arrest in Gorakhpur and Maharajganj districts. Superintendent of Police (North) Jitendra Kumar stated that the measures were necessary to prevent further escalation of tensions in Amtura. “The situation in the village is stabilising. Allowing political delegations could disturb the peace,” he said. The delegation led by former MP Harikesh Bahadur Singh, Congress MLA Virendra Chaudhary, former minister Sadal Prasad, and former district Congress president Nirmala Paswan, attempted to meet the family of Ramdhani Nishad who was killed in a dispute with Tikku Singh over land and the placement of a motorcycle. Police swiftly arrested Tikku Singh. READ | CM likely to launch Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card scheme from Gkp “My house was surrounded by police since morning. This is a breach of my fundamental rights,” said the party’s former district president Nirmala Paswan. Congress leader Amrendra Paswan was allegedly detained following a scuffle with officers. Congress Women’s Cell president Urmila Shukla and Sabiha Sabz Posh were confined to their homes in the Zafra Bazar area. READ | Motorcycle crash in Gorakhpur kills five, injures three Other party leaders, including Pradesh Congress Committee members Touqeer Alam Khan, SP Singh, Jitendra Singh, and Devendra Nishad, were detained near the Belipar police station as they attempted to reach the village. “This was a fact-finding delegation, not a protest. The police are trying to silence us,” said Congress MLA Virendra Chaudhary.

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Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez took a brutal dig at Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene for her newest position . Greene, R-Ga., has been roped in to lead a new House subcommittee that will work with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy . President-elect Trump was initially branded as a joke for creating DOGE which he dubbed the "Manhattan Project of our time." MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow ‘takes seven-figure pay cut’ as ratings plummet Americans at risk of snow bomb in 15 states as winter storm warning issued Musk and Ramaswamy's newest office is designed to “dismantle” government bureaucracy and “slash excess regulations, cut wasteful spending, and restructure Federal Agencies .” Trump confirmed that this unlikely pair will provide external advice to the White House on how to “drive large-scale structural reform." Greene and House Oversight Chairman James Comer, R-Ky. met Ramaswamy and his team to start working together, CNBC reported Thursday . AOC reposted the CNBC story to her X account , criticizing Greene for "not do[ing] the reading." "This is good, actually. She barely shows up and doesn’t do the reading. To borrow a phrase I saw elsewhere, it’s like giving someone an unplugged controller," she said. She replied to her post, further adding, "Absolutely dying at those two now getting assigned the 'privilege' of 'working' with MTG. That is actually hilarious. Enjoy, fellas! Very prestigious post you have there." According to CNBC's sources, Comer is aiming to establish the subcommittee by early 2025, which will be called the Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency. DON'T MISS: Putin sends Kim Jong Un zoo animals as North Korean soldiers enter meat grinder [CHILLING] Russia intercepts NATO-made Storm Shadow missiles in huge escalation [REPORT] Donald Trump ‘could give Ukraine nuclear weapons’ in move against Putin [EXCLUSIVE] “I’m excited to chair this new subcommittee designed to work hand in hand with President Trump, Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy, and the entire DOGE team,” Greene told CNBC. She said that her subcommittee would fire government "bureaucrats" while aiming to "provide transparency and truth to the American people through hearings." “No topic will be off the table,” Greene asserted. AOC and Greene have had a longstanding feud that reached its threshold earlier this year in a viral moment at a Congressional Oversight Committee hearing when Greene made a comment attacking Rep. Jasmine Crockett's (D-Texas) appearance. After Greene mocked Crockett's "fake eyelashes," AOC immediately called her out on her "absolutely unacceptable" behavior which erupted into Greene challenging AOC to "debate" her, later saying the latter lacked "enough intelligence" to engage in a confrontation. Greene has previously attacked AOC multiple times on social media , mocking the congresswoman and asking her to be "a big girl...and come out and be able to talk to American citizens."

The Indian Space Research Organisation ( ISRO ) has formalised an Implementation Agreement (IA) with the Australian Space Agency (ASA) to enhance cooperative efforts in the field of space exploration. This agreement, which was signed last week, focuses on collaborative measures for crew and module recovery under India's Gaganyaan mission , a key project in India's human spaceflight programme. The agreement was signed by D.K. Singh, Director of ISRO's Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC), and Jarrod Powell, General Manager of ASA's Space Capability Branch, at separate ceremonies in Bengaluru and Canberra. Scope of Collaboration The partnership will see Australian authorities working with their Indian counterparts to develop robust support mechanisms for crew and module recovery, ISRO stated in a press release . Specific provisions have been made to address contingencies during the mission's ascent phase, especially in scenarios where recovery operations might be required near Australian waters. This collaboration is expected to bolster the operational safety of the Gaganyaan programme, which aims to send a crewed spacecraft into Low Earth Orbit . Objectives of the Gaganyaan Mission ISRO's Gaganyaan project seeks to demonstrate India's capability to conduct human space missions by deploying an Indian crew module capable of carrying up to three astronauts. The spacecraft is designed to operate in orbit for up to three days, followed by a safe recovery of the crew module. This initiative represents a significant milestone in India's expanding space ambitions. Strategic Partnership Between Nations India and Australia are recognised as long-standing strategic partners, with this agreement marking another step in their collaborative efforts. Both nations have pledged to explore further opportunities for cooperation in space technology and related domains. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to advancing scientific and technological progress in the field of space exploration. This agreement underscores the importance of international collaboration in addressing the challenges of human spaceflight and highlights the mutual benefits of such alliances. For the latest tech news and reviews , follow Gadgets 360 on X , Facebook , WhatsApp , Threads and Google News . For the latest videos on gadgets and tech, subscribe to our YouTube channel . If you want to know everything about top influencers, follow our in-house Who'sThat360 on Instagram and YouTube .AP Trending SummaryBrief at 6:19 p.m. EST

Darius Tahir | (TNS) KFF Health News President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to run the sprawling government agency that administers Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act marketplace — celebrity doctor Mehmet Oz — recently held broad investments in health care, tech, and food companies that would pose significant conflicts of interest. Oz’s holdings, some shared with family, included a stake in UnitedHealth Group worth as much as $600,000, as well as shares of pharmaceutical firms and tech companies with business in the health care sector, such as Amazon. Collectively, Oz’s investments total tens of millions of dollars, according to financial disclosures he filed during his failed 2022 run for a Pennsylvania U.S. Senate seat. Trump said Tuesday he would nominate Oz as administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The agency’s scope is huge: CMS oversees coverage for more than 160 million Americans, nearly half the population. Medicare alone accounts for approximately $1 trillion in annual spending, with over 67 million enrollees. UnitedHealth Group is one of the largest health care companies in the nation and arguably the most important business partner of CMS, through which it is the leading provider of commercial health plans available to Medicare beneficiaries. UnitedHealth also offers managed-care plans under Medicaid, the joint state-federal program for low-income people, and sells plans on government-run marketplaces set up via the Affordable Care Act. Oz also had smaller stakes in CVS Health, which now includes the insurer Aetna, and in the insurer Cigna. It’s not clear if Oz, a heart surgeon by training, still holds investments in health care companies, or if he would divest his shares or otherwise seek to mitigate conflicts of interest should he be confirmed by the Senate. Reached by phone on Wednesday, he said he was in a Zoom meeting and declined to comment. An assistant did not reply to an email message with detailed questions. “It’s obvious that over the years he’s cultivated an interest in the pharmaceutical industry and the insurance industry,” said Peter Lurie, president of the Center for Science in the Public Interest, a watchdog group. “That raises a question of whether he can be trusted to act on behalf of the American people.” (The publisher of KFF Health News, David Rousseau, is on the CSPI board .) Oz used his TikTok page on multiple occasions in November to praise Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., including their efforts to take on the “illness-industrial complex,” and he slammed “so-called experts like the big medical societies” for dishing out what he called bad nutritional advice. Oz’s positions on health policy have been chameleonic; in 2010, he cut an ad urging Californians to sign up for insurance under President Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act, telling viewers they had a “historic opportunity.” Oz’s 2022 financial disclosures show that the television star invested a substantial part of his wealth in health care and food firms. Were he confirmed to run CMS, his job would involve interacting with giants of the industry that have contributed to his wealth. Given the breadth of his investments, it would be difficult for Oz to recuse himself from matters affecting his assets, if he still holds them. “He could spend his time in a rocking chair” if that happened, Lurie said. In the past, nominees for government positions with similar potential conflicts of interest have chosen to sell the assets or otherwise divest themselves. For instance, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Attorney General Merrick Garland agreed to divest their holdings in relevant, publicly traded companies when they joined the Biden administration. Trump, however, declined in his first term to relinquish control of his own companies and other assets while in office, and he isn’t expected to do so in his second term. He has not publicly indicated concern about his subordinates’ financial holdings. CMS’ main job is to administer Medicare. About half of new enrollees now choose Medicare Advantage, in which commercial insurers provide their health coverage, instead of the traditional, government-run program, according to an analysis from KFF, a health information nonprofit that includes KFF Health News. Proponents of Medicare Advantage say the private plans offer more compelling services than the government and better manage the costs of care. Critics note that Medicare Advantage plans have a long history of costing taxpayers more than the traditional program. UnitedHealth, CVS, and Cigna are all substantial players in the Medicare Advantage market. It’s not always a good relationship with the government. The Department of Justice filed a 2017 complaint against UnitedHealth alleging the company used false information to inflate charges to the government. The case is ongoing. Oz is an enthusiastic proponent of Medicare Advantage. In 2020, he proposed offering Medicare Advantage to all; during his Senate run, he offered a more general pledge to expand those plans. After Trump announced Oz’s nomination for CMS, Jeffrey Singer, a senior fellow at the libertarian-leaning Cato Institute, said he was “uncertain about Dr. Oz’s familiarity with health care financing and economics.” Singer said Oz’s Medicare Advantage proposal could require large new taxes — perhaps a 20% payroll tax — to implement. Oz has gotten a mixed reception from elsewhere in Washington. Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman, the Democrat who defeated Oz in 2022, signaled he’d potentially support his appointment to CMS. “If Dr. Oz is about protecting and preserving Medicare and Medicaid, I’m voting for the dude,” he said on the social platform X. Oz’s investments in companies doing business with the federal government don’t end with big insurers. He and his family also hold hospital stocks, according to his 2022 disclosure, as well as a stake in Amazon worth as much as nearly $2.4 million. (Candidates for federal office are required to disclose a broad range of values for their holdings, not a specific figure.) Amazon operates an internet pharmacy, and the company announced in June that its subscription service is available to Medicare enrollees. It also owns a primary care service , One Medical, that accepts Medicare and “select” Medicare Advantage plans. Oz was also directly invested in several large pharmaceutical companies and, through investments in venture capital funds, indirectly invested in other biotech and vaccine firms. Big Pharma has been a frequent target of criticism and sometimes conspiracy theories from Trump and his allies. Kennedy, whom Trump has said he’ll nominate to be Health and Human Services secretary, is a longtime anti-vaccine activist. During the Biden administration, Congress gave Medicare authority to negotiate with drug companies over their prices. CMS initially selected 10 drugs. Those drugs collectively accounted for $50.5 billion in spending between June 1, 2022, and May 31, 2023, under Medicare’s Part D prescription drug benefit. At least four of those 10 medications are manufactured by companies in which Oz held stock, worth as much as about $50,000. 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In his TikTok videos from earlier in November, Oz echoed attacks on the food industry by Kennedy and other figures in his “Make America Healthy Again” movement. They blame processed foods and underregulation of the industry for the poor health of many Americans, concerns shared by many Democrats and more mainstream experts. But in 2022, Oz owned stakes worth as much as $80,000 in Domino’s Pizza, Pepsi, and US Foods, as well as more substantial investments in other parts of the food chain, including cattle; Oz reported investments worth as much as $5.5 million in a farm and livestock, as well as a stake in a dairy-free milk startup. He was also indirectly invested in the restaurant chain Epic Burger. One of his largest investments was in the Pennsylvania-based convenience store chain Wawa, which sells fast food and all manner of ultra-processed snacks. Oz and his wife reported a stake in the company, beloved by many Pennsylvanians, worth as much as $30 million. ©2024 KFF Health News. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.Organizers say two sailors have died in Sydney to Hobart yacht race amid wild weather conditions SYDNEY (AP) — Organizers said that two Sydney to Hobart sailors have died at sea amid wild weather conditions that forced line honors favorite Master Lock Comanche to withdraw among mass retirements. The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, which administers the yacht race, has said that one sailor each on entrants Flying Fish Arctos and Bowline were killed after being struck by the boom, a large horizontal pole at the bottom of the sail. The race will continue as the fleet continues its passage to Constitution Dock in Hobart, with the first boats expected to arrive later on Friday or early Saturday morning. India's former prime minister Manmohan Singh, architect of economic reforms, dies at 92 NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, widely regarded as the architect of India’s economic reform program and a landmark nuclear deal with the United States, has died. He was 92. The hospital said Singh was admitted to New Delhi’s All India Institute of Medical Sciences late Thursday after his health deteriorated due to “sudden loss of consciousness at home." He was “being treated for age-related medical conditions,” the statement added. A mild-mannered technocrat, Singh became one of India’s longest-serving prime ministers for 10 years and earned a reputation as a man of great personal integrity. But his sterling image was tainted by allegations of corruption against his ministers. 'Baby Driver' actor Hudson Meek, 16, dies in a fall from a moving vehicle VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (AP) — Authorities say 16-year-old actor Hudson Meek has died after he fell out of a moving vehicle in Alabama. The Jefferson County Coroner's Office says Meek was hurt on Dec. 19 while on a street in Vestavia Hills, a suburb of Birmingham. He died two days later. The Vestavia Hills Police Department has not issued any public statements. Meek made his on-screen debut in 2014’s “The Santa Con,” and had roles in various TV series, including “MacGyver.” He was perhaps best known for his role in the 2017 film “Baby Driver,” in which he played a younger version of Ansel Elgort’s titular character. Bad Bunny announces a new album, 'Debí Tirar Más Fotos' Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny announced he will release a new album in early January. He announced Thursday that “Debí Tirar Más Fotos" arrives Jan. 5. It is his sixth studio album and follows in his tradition of releasing new music on unexpected dates. This time, it's a Sunday instead of the typical Friday album drop date. Bad Bunny announced the news on Instagram in a short video featuring Puerto Rican filmmaker Jacobo Morales. He also released a new single, “PIToRRO DE COCO.” His last release was 2023’s “Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana.” Hwang Dong-hyuk on killing off his 'Squid Game' characters and wanting to work with Jake Gyllenhaal As season two of Netflix's hit series “Squid Game” returns Thursday, viewers can expect more untimely deaths for many of its characters. Its creator, writer and director, Hwang Dong-hyuk says whittling down the cast made him happy because less people were easier to manage on set. The show follows a deadly competition in South Korea that targets contestants who are heavily in debt and desperate for money. Hwang told the Associated Press in a Q&A that a third and final season has already filmed and it's better than season two. He also says his next project will be even darker in tone than “Squid Game.” Powerful thunderstorms rumble across Texas, delaying holiday travel DALLAS (AP) — Severe thunderstorms are firing up in parts of Texas and could trigger high winds, hail and potential tornadoes. More than 100 flights were delayed and dozens more were canceled Thursday at airports in Dallas and Houston. The National Weather Service says the greatest weather risk stretched from just east of Dallas, and between Houston and portions of southern Arkansas and western Louisiana. The risk includes the possibility of tornadoes, wind gusts between 60 and 80 miles per hour and large hail. The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for several counties in southeast Texas, including the Houston area. NYC taxi driver was having a medical episode when he jumped the curb and hit people, police say NEW YORK (AP) — New York City police say a taxi driver who hit six pedestrians when he jumped a curb in Manhattan on Christmas Day was having a medical episode at the time. An NYPD spokesperson would not elaborate on the type of type of medical episode but said Thursday no criminality is suspected at this time. The 58-year-old was taken to a hospital in stable condition for further evaluation. Also hospitalized after the yellow taxi drove onto the sidewalk across the street from Macy’s flagship store in Herald Square were a 9-year-old boy with a laceration to his right thigh, a 49-year-old woman with a leg injury and a 41-year-old woman. All were in stable condition. Pizza deliverer in Florida charged with stabbing pregnant woman at motel after tip dispute KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — A pizza deliverer in Florida has been charged with pushing her way into a motel room and stabbing a pregnant woman after a dispute over a tip. The Osceola County Sheriff's Office says that Brianna Alvelo has been charged with stabbing a woman in her motel room in Kissimmee, Florida, a short time after delivering a pizza to her on Sunday. The woman gave Alvelo $50 on a $33.10 bill, expecting change back. When Alvelo started walking away, the woman asked for money back, and Alvelo told her they didn’t make change. The woman got a smaller dollar bill from her boyfriend, and Alvelo’s tip ended up being $2. Friday's Mega Millions drawing is worth an estimated $1.15 billion, one of the game's top jackpots Americans still dreaming of a really big Christmas present can keep that dream alive during Friday’s Mega Millions drawing for a jackpot worth an estimated $1.15 billion. Friday’s jackpot will potentially be the fifth largest in the game’s history. 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Monday, December 30, 2024 Abu Dhabi is set to usher in the New Year with an unprecedented celebration at the Sheikh Zayed Festival in Al Wathba, featuring the world’s largest fireworks display and a spectacular drone show. The festivities aim to break multiple Guinness World Records, solidifying the emirate’s reputation for hosting grand events. Sheikh Zayed Festival’s Grand New Year’s Eve Celebration The Sheikh Zayed Festival, running from November 1, 2024, to February 28, 2025, will be the focal point of Abu Dhabi’s New Year’s Eve celebrations. On December 31, the festival will present a 46-minute continuous fireworks display, illuminating the Al Wathba sky with vibrant colors and intricate formations. This ambitious spectacle is designed to surpass previous records in terms of size, duration, and complexity. Complementing the fireworks, a state-of-the-art drone show will feature thousands of drones creating synchronized aerial formations, adding a modern technological marvel to the traditional pyrotechnics. This combination aims to set new benchmarks in entertainment and innovation. Additional Attractions at the Sheikh Zayed Festival Beyond the New Year’s Eve spectacle, the Sheikh Zayed Festival offers a rich array of cultural and entertainment activities, including: Heritage Village: An immersive experience into Emirati culture and traditions. Kids Area and Stage Activities: Educational and entertaining programs for children. Chinese Street: A thematic area showcasing Chinese and Asian products and cuisine. Fireworks and Drone Shows: Regular displays throughout the festival period. Citywide New Year’s Eve Festivities In addition to the Sheikh Zayed Festival, Abu Dhabi will host several other events to welcome 2025: Abu Dhabi Corniche: A fireworks display viewable from locations such as Corniche Beach and Lulu Island. Yas Island: Renowned for its vibrant celebrations, Yas Island will feature fireworks displays, best viewed from spots like Yas Bay Waterfront and Yas Marina. Hudayriyat Island: Marsana will host a breathtaking fireworks display, symbolizing unity and the festive spirit of the UAE. Exclusive New Year’s Eve Events For those seeking a more intimate celebration, several venues offer exclusive experiences: Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental: An enchanting evening featuring a performance by renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli, accompanied by gourmet dining and a midnight fireworks display. Al Hanah Bar at Shangri-La Hotel: A sophisticated gathering with premium beverages, canapés, and views of the fireworks over Khor Al Maqta Creek. Café Milano: An Italian-themed New Year’s Eve dinner with live music and a five-course menu, offering views of the fireworks over the Arabian Gulf. Safety and Accessibility Authorities have implemented comprehensive measures to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all attendees. Public transportation will be enhanced to accommodate increased demand, and designated viewing areas will be established to manage crowds effectively. Conclusion Abu Dhabi’s plans to welcome 2025 with record-breaking fireworks and drone displays reflect the emirate’s commitment to delivering world-class entertainment experiences. Whether attending the grand spectacle at the Sheikh Zayed Festival or one of the city’s exclusive events, residents and visitors are poised to enjoy a memorable start to the New Year.