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Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Locals and tourists frequently mix on the cobbled streets of downtown Stavanger, Norway. In 2025, the Norwegian city of Stavanger will embark on a year-long celebration of its 900th anniversary, inviting locals and visitors alike to join in commemorating this historic milestone. Stavanger is Norway’s fourth-biggest city and located on the country’s southwest coast. Although known as a center for Norway’s oil and gas industry, it’s also a tourist hub thanks to its picturesque old town and proximity to natural attractions like the Lysefjord and Pulpit Rock. The festivities will mark the founding of Stavanger in 1125, a year when the impressive Stavanger Cathedral was completed, establishing the city. The anniversary promises a year of events and projects that explore Stavanger’s rich history, vibrant present, and forward-looking future. Visitors to Stavanger can play their part too. Organized by the city of Stavanger in collaboration with key institutions like the Church of Norway, the University of Stavanger, and Museum Stavanger, the celebrations aim to leave a lasting legacy for future generations. Whether strolling through a glowing cityscape during January’s Glød Light Festival, savoring global cuisine along Pedersgata during the Gladmat Food Festival, or witnessing the historic departure of the emigrant ship Restauration in July, visitors will find countless reasons to immerse themselves in Stavanger’s unique story. Stavanger 2025: Past, Present, Future The overarching theme of Stavanger 2025 —“Past, Present, Future”—reflects the city’s journey through time. Past explores Stavanger’s origins and cultural heritage, centered on the Cathedral and its role in shaping the city’s identity. The cathedral has recently undergone a multi-year restoration project. Researchers have discovered a lot of curiosities about the Cathedral during the restorations. As the birthplace of the city, Stavanger Cathedral will be a focus point for the 900th anniversay celebrations. Present highlights the interplay between nature, community, and urban life, with Pedersgata as a hub for food, art, and storytelling. Stavanger’s role as a tourist hub for the southwestern fjords is relevant here. Future looks forward, focusing on innovation and sustainability, with the Ullandhaug area symbolizing the knowledge hubs driving change. Tough questions will be addressed, including climate and environmental challenges, changing demographics and the resulting welfare models, and the growing digital lifestyle. It’s not all serious debate, though. Fimbul e-sports club will hold a competition Cathedral in Pixels , which spans the past, present and future themes. The idea is to construct Stavanger Cathedral within the game Minecraft. “Students can build the cathedral as it looks now, or for example as it looked 400 years ago, or as they think it will look in 400 years. We hope for many creative projects,” said Fimbul’s John Arne Gaard Nilsen. Major Events Marking Stavanger 2025 The year begins in January with the Glød Light Festival, transforming the city with dazzling light installations that promise to brighten up the winter darkness. In April, the four-day City Festival takes over Stavanger’s streets with music, dance, and the performance “The Story of Our City,” held across five city center locations. June is packed with events, including the 900x Hooray! weekend of concerts, historical reenactments, and a unique time capsule project. The redeveloped Pedersgata becomes the focal point during the Gladmat Food Festival , celebrating the city’s culinary diversity with local food and a record-breaking long table. In July, history comes to life as a replica of the 1825 ship Restauration sets sail from Stavanger harbor, retracing the first Norwegian emigration to America. Locally built, the ship will depart Norway to speeches, songs and music. Summer continues with Øyhopp 2025, a nine-day festival across Stavanger’s islands, blending music, art, and cultural experiences. Fall brings thought-provoking moments, such as Michael Rakowitz’s exhibition on lost monuments and the debut of The Stavanger Oratorio, a musical tribute to the city’s history. Stavanger 2025 concludes in December with Into the Future, an event exploring the city’s path forward through culture, technology, and innovation—which is set to be an inspiring finale to a year of celebration. MORE FROM FORBES Editorial Standards Forbes Accolades Join The Conversation One Community. Many Voices. Create a free account to share your thoughts. Forbes Community Guidelines Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas and facts in a safe space. In order to do so, please follow the posting rules in our site's Terms of Service. We've summarized some of those key rules below. 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Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Please read the full list of posting rules found in our site's Terms of Service.BEIRUT (AP) — A Syrian opposition war monitor and a pro-government media outlet say government forces have withdrawn from much of the central city of Homs. The pro-government Sham FM reported that government forces took positions outside Syria’s third-largest city, without elaborating. Rami Abdurrahman who heads the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, said Syrian troops and members of different security agencies have withdrawn from the city, adding that rebels have entered parts of it. Losing Homs is a potentially crippling blow for Syria’s embattled leader, Bashar Assad. The city stands at an important intersection between Damascus and Syria’s coastal provinces of Latakia and Tartus — the Syrian leader’s base of support and home to a Russian strategic naval base. Its capture is a major victory for insurgents, who have already seized the cities of Aleppo and Hama , as well as large parts of the south, in a lightning offensive that began Nov. 27. Analysts said Homs falling into rebel hands would be a game-changer. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below. BEIRUT (AP) — Insurgents' stunning march across Syria gained speed on Saturday with news that they had reached the suburbs of the capital and with the government forced to deny rumors that President Bashar Assad had fled the country. The rebels' moves around Damascus, reported by an opposition war monitor and a rebel commander, came after the Syrian army withdrew from much of southern part of the country, leaving more areas, including several provincial capitals, under the control of opposition fighters. The advances in the past week were among the largest in recent years by opposition factions, led by a group that has its origins in al-Qaida and is considered a terrorist organization by the U.S. and the United Nations. In their push to overthrow Assad's government, the insurgents, led by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group, or HTS, have met little resistance from the Syrian army. For the first time in the country's long-running civil war, the government now has control of only four of 14 provincial capitals: Damascus, Homs, Latakia and Tartus. The U.N.’s special envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, on Saturday called for urgent talks in Geneva to ensure an “orderly political transition.” Speaking to reporters at the annual Doha Forum in Qatar, he said the situation in Syria was changing by the minute. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, whose country is Assad's chief international backer, said he feels “sorry for the Syrian people.” In Damascus, people rushed to stock up on supplies. Thousands went to Syria's border with Lebanon, trying to leave the country. Many shops in the capital were shuttered, a resident told The Associated Press, and those still open ran out of staples such as sugar. Some were selling items at three times the normal price. “The situation is very strange. We are not used to that,” the resident said, insisting on anonymity, fearing retributions. “People are worried whether there will be a battle (in Damascus) or not.” It was the first time that opposition forces reached the outskirts of Damascus since 2018, when Syrian troops recaptured the area following a yearslong siege. The U.N. said it was moving noncritical staff outside the country as a precaution. Assad's status Syria’s state media denied social media rumors that Assad left the country, saying he is performing his duties in Damascus. He has had little, if any, help from his allies. Russia, is busy with its war in Ukraine . Lebanon’s Hezbollah, which at one point sent thousands of fighters to shore up Assad's forces, has been weakened by a yearlong conflict with Israel. Iran has seen its proxies across the region degraded by regular Israeli airstrikes. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday posted on social media that that the United States should avoid engaging militarily in Syria. Pedersen said a date for talks in Geneva on the implementation a U.N. resolution, adopted in 2015, and calling for a Syrian-led political process, would be announced later. The resolution calls for the establishment of a transitional governing body, followed by the drafting of a new constitution and ending with U.N.-supervised elections. Later Saturday, foreign ministers and senior diplomats from eight key countries, including Saudi Arabia, Russia, Egypt, Turkey and Iran, along with Pederson, gathered on the sidelines of the Doha Summit to discuss the situation in Syria. No details were immediately available. The insurgents' march Rami Abdurrahman, who heads the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, an opposition war monitor, said insurgents were in the Damascus suburbs of Maadamiyah, Jaramana and Daraya. Opposition fighters were marching toward the Damascus suburb of Harasta, he added. A commander with the insurgents, Hassan Abdul-Ghani, posted on the Telegram messaging app that opposition forces had begun the “final stage” of their offensive by encircling Damascus. HTS controls much of northwest Syria and in 2017 set up a “salvation government” to run day-to-day affairs in the region. In recent years, HTS leader Abu Mohammed al-Golani has sought to remake the group’s image, cutting ties with al-Qaida, ditching hard-line officials and vowing to embrace pluralism and religious tolerance. Syria’s military, meanwhile, sent large numbers of reinforcements to defend the key central city of Homs, Syria’s third largest, as insurgents approached its outskirts. The shock offensive began Nov. 27, during which gunmen captured the northern city of Aleppo, Syria’s largest, and the central city of Hama , the country’s fourth largest city. Opposition activists said Saturday that a day earlier, insurgents entered Palmyra, which is home to invaluable archaeological sites had been in government hands since being taken from the Islamic State group in 2017. To the south, Syrian troops left much of the province of Quneitra including the main Baath City, activists said. Syrian Observatory said government troops have withdrawn from much of the two southern provinces and are sending reinforcements to Homs, where a battle loomed. If the insurgents capture Homs, they would cut the link between Damascus, Assad’s seat of power, and the coastal region where the president enjoys wide support. The Syrian army said in a statement that it carried out redeployment and repositioning in Sweida and Daraa after its checkpoints came under attack by “terrorists." The army said it was setting up a “strong and coherent defensive and security belt in the area,” apparently to defend Damascus from the south. The Syrian government has referred to opposition gunmen as terrorists since conflict broke out in March 2011. Diplomacy in Doha The foreign ministers of Iran, Russia and Turkey, meeting in Qatar, called for an end to the hostilities. Turkey is a main backer of the rebels. Qatar's top diplomat, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, criticized Assad for failing to take advantage of the lull in fighting in recent years to address the country’s underlying problems. “Assad didn’t seize this opportunity to start engaging and restoring his relationship with his people,” he said. Sheikh Mohammed said he was surprised by how quickly the rebels have advanced and said there is a real threat to Syria’s “territorial integrity.” He said the war could “damage and destroy what is left if there is no sense of urgency” to start a political process. Karam reported from London. Associated Press writers Albert Aji in Damascus, Syria and Qassim Abdul-Zahra in Baghdad contributed to this report.

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Asia’s fuel oil market held steady to mildly softer on Tuesday, with ample supplies expected into December. Spot premiums for very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) dipped below $4 a metric ton, while backwardation continued to narrow at the prompt months. Refining margin for VLSFO also softened, with December VLSFO-Dubai cracks closing lower at premiums of about $12 a barrel, based on LSEG data. Amid weakness in the low-sulphur market, the hi-5 spread for December FO05-380SGMc1 narrowed further to nearly $102 a metric ton on Tuesday. – The large crude distillation unit was back to normal operation on Monday at Valero Energy Corp’s VLO.N 360,000 barrel-per-day Port Arthur, Texas refinery after completing repairs, said people familiar with plant operations. – Oil prices edged higher on Tuesday as investors took stock of a potential ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, weighing on oil’s risk premium. – OPEC+ may consider leaving its current oil output cuts in place from Jan. 1 at its next meeting on Sunday, Azerbaijan’s Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov told Reuters, as the group had already postponed hikes amid demand worries. – Kazakhstan could sharply increase its crude oil exports out of Turkey’s port of Ceyhan, its energy minister said on Monday, in a move that would reduce the more than 80% share of flows it currently sends via Russia. – Donald Trump’s transition team is putting together a wide-ranging energy package to roll out within days of his taking office that would approve export permits for new liquefied natural gas projects and increase oil drilling off the U.S. coast and on federal lands, according to two sources familiar with the plans. – 180-cst HSFO: No trade – 380-cst HSFO: No trade – 0.5% VLSFO: No trade Source: Reuters (Reporting by Jeslyn Lerh; Editing by Shailesh Kuber)The Huawei ICT Competition Awards Ceremony, held on December 23 in Kampala celebrated innovation and excellence in the field of Information and Communications Technology (ICT). Presided over by John Chrysestom Muyingo, the state minister for Higher Education, the event honored Ugandan students who excelled in this year’s competition with gifts and awards worth Shs 40 million. The ceremony brought together top ICT talent, their tutors, and university Vice Chancellors, celebrating the groundbreaking ideas showcased at the global finals held in Shenzhen, China, earlier in May. The 8th Huawei ICT Competition 2023–2024 Global Final, hosted in Shenzhen, drew over 170,000 students from more than 2,000 universities across 80 countries, marking it as the largest offline competition since its inception. Ugandan teams emerged victorious in several categories: The Ugandan teams achieved remarkable success, with the Grand Prize awarded to Network Track Team 1 (Gulu University and Muni University), First Prize to Network Track Team 2 (Kabale University), Second Prize to Computing Track Team 1 (Muni University), and the Women in Tech Award to Network Team 2 (Kabale University). The 12 Ugandan students representing the nation were flagged off by the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Janet K. Museveni, on May 16 at State House Nakasero. In her message delivered by Muyingo, the First Lady encouraged the participants to leverage their ICT skills and innovation as competitive advantages, while also expressing gratitude to the Chinese Embassy in Uganda and Huawei Technologies Uganda for their contributions to Uganda’s ICT sector through initiatives such as the DigiTruck, the LEAP Digital Talent Training Program, and internship programs. Kedrace Turyagyenda, permanent secretary at the Ministry of Education and Sports, commended Huawei Technologies and the Chinese Embassy for their long-standing partnerships with Uganda, which have fostered collaboration and development across various sectors. H.E. Zhang Lizhong, Chinese Ambassador to Uganda emphasized Huawei’s commitment to supporting Uganda’s ICT infrastructure and digital transformation. He also pledged China’s continued cooperation with Uganda, highlighting plans to implement the Ten Partnership Actions for modernization over the next three years. Ssali Gao, deputy managing director of Huawei Technologies Uganda, praised the students’ dedication and highlighted the role of the Ministry of Education and Sports in creating an environment conducive to nurturing young talent. He emphasized the importance of their collaboration in fostering innovation and preparing students for future opportunities.INDIANAPOLIS – Anthony Richardson didn’t betray any frustration through his words or facial expressions Sunday during his postgame interview. But the Indianapolis Colts quarterback still made it clear he fully felt the pain of a missed opportunity. The Colts often were their own worst enemy against one of the league’s best teams in a 24-6 loss against the Detroit Lions at Lucas Oil Stadium. It’s the fourth loss in the last five outings for Indianapolis (5-7), again increasing the degree of difficulty for a desired playoff push. “Whenever you’re out there playing a good team like that, you can’t beat yourself and try to beat the other team at the same time,” Richardson said. The Colts were penalized 10 times for 75 yards and had 97 yards of total offense negated by those infractions. That created adverse downs and distances that hindered Indianapolis’ efforts to get the running game flowing. Richardson was the team’s leading rusher with 61 yards on 10 carries, but star running back Jonathan Taylor ran just 11 times for 35 yards. It was the second straight week in which the Colts failed to rush for at least 100 yards – a number that was reached in each of Richardson’s first six starts this season. “I think we had some good runs today, especially in the first half, and AR has done a great job passing the ball,” left guard Quenton Nelson said. “We just need to execute up front, blocking whatever the play is called and also limit the penalties myself.” Nelson was flagged three times – once for a false start, once for illegal use of hands and once for being an ineligible receiver down field. It was part of a sloppy performance that was far below expectations in Week 12, and it made things much easier on an excellent Detroit team that doesn’t need the help. Indianapolis’ struggles included a 3-for-12 performance on third down, a dropped touchdown pass in the second quarter by tight end Drew Ogletree and two red-zone trips that ended with just a pair of Matt Gay field goals. “We had some opportunities there, weren’t able to take advantage,” Colts head coach Shane Steichen said. “Obviously, offensively, got down in the red zone a few times, had to settle for two field goals there in the first half. Penalties hurt us. It starts with myself. We have to get those cleaned up. “We had a season-high 10 penalties, I believe, for 75 yards. That’s on me. We can’t have that. We’ve got to play clean football moving forward.” The Lions (10-1) responded with cool efficiency to keep the hosts at arm’s length. Detroit came in averaging 33.6 points per game, and quarterback Jared Goff has 20 touchdown passes. But the Lions needed just a pair of touchdown runs by Jahmyr Gibbs and another by David Montgomery along with a 56-yard field goal by Jake Bates to put this game on ice. Gibbs’ 1-yard scoring plunge gave Detroit a 7-3 lead with 12:07 remaining in the first half, and Montgomery extended the advantage to 14-6 with 3:34 left before intermission. By the time Gibbs’ 5-yard touchdown made it 21-6 with 2:19 left in the third quarter, it was obvious the Lions had all the offense they needed. Goff was 26-of-36 for 269 yards without a touchdown or interception, and Gibbs rushed 21 times for 90 yards. Meanwhile, Richardson wasn’t able to match the statistical aesthetic of his breakout game last week against the New York Jets – though he played better than the numbers suggest. Richardson finished 11-of-28 for 172 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions. He had 74 yards wiped out on four completions called back because of penalties, and a wonderfully placed long ball to Ashton Dulin ended in an incompletion when the wide receiver couldn’t get his second foot inbounds. Richardson had his share of misses, including an overthrow against a heavy rush that could have been another big play to wide receiver Alec Pierce and a close-call to wide receiver Josh Downs in the end zone in the fourth quarter. But the 22-year-old deftly moved around in and out of the pocket and kept himself a step ahead of the Detroit defense. The Lions recorded six quarterback hits but no sacks. “It was a lot of completions, a lot of good balls that he threw that kind of got pulled back (by penalties),” Pierce said. “So I’m sure his stats are not really reflecting truly how he played, how he threw the ball.” Michael Pittman Jr. had his best game of the season with six catches for 96 yards, but little else stood out offensively. The defense tallied three sacks, and rookie defensive end Laiatu Latu forced a third-quarter fumble that could have given Indianapolis the ball in Lions’ territory, but the offense recovered and finished the march to the clinching touchdown. With a little more than a month remaining in the regular season, Indianapolis understands the margin for error is dwindling. “We just got to execute,” Richardson said. “We know that was a great team right there, but they didn’t really do anything spectacular to beat us. They played the game the right way, and we didn’t go out and execute the way we know that we’re supposed to. We got behind the sticks a few times. “We let them throw a few penalties against us because of (breakdowns in) our discipline and our details. But we just gotta keep playing. Play complementary football, keep the details detailed and keep trusting the process and just buy in and try to find a way to win.”SAINT PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Kendall Blue and Nolan Minessale had 22 points each in St. Thomas' 88-81 victory over Montana on Saturday. Miles Barnstable had 17 points for the Tommies (7-4). Malik Moore led the Grizzlies (6-4) with 30 points. Money Williams added 14 points, six rebounds and four assists for Montana. Jensen Bradtke had 11 points. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .

Unwrap the latest AI features with Amazon Fire TabletsBetter Beaten-Down Retailer: Target vs. Dollar GeneralMichael Jordan and Tiger Woods are alike in many ways - even politics. The legendary NBA star and the all-time PGA Tour professional are two of the greatest in the history of sports. Few athletes, if any, were more iconic than Michael and Tiger. They both dominated their respective sports and went on to become billionaires off of it. Michael made most of his money with Nike, while Tiger has also landed some massive endorsements. Both Michael and Tiger seem to be on the same page politically, as well. James Gilbert/Getty Images Pedro Salado/Getty Images Both Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods seem to be pretty close to the center. Michael might lean a little more left, with Tiger a little more right - but both have made it clear that they think you should respect the office. Tiger Woods said back in 2018 that he thinks everyone should respect the office. "Well, he's the president of the United States. You have to respect the office. No matter who is in the office, you may like, dislike personality or the politics, but we all must respect the office," Woods said when asked about Donald Trump in 2018. He added: "I've known Donald for a number of years. We've played golf together. We've had dinner together. I've known him pre-presidency and obviously during his presidency.'' Michael Jordan, meanwhile, has also shown support for the office and the troops. He's also stood up for causes like Black Lives Matter. "We have been beaten down [as African Americans] for so many years. It sucks your soul," he said in 2020 according to The Washington Post. "You can't accept it anymore. This is a tipping point. We need to make a stand. We've got to be better as a society regarding race." He added: “We understand that one of the main ways we can change systemic racism is at the polls. “We know it will take time for us to create the change we want to see, but we are working quickly to take action for the Black Community’s voice to be heard.” Neither man has taken too many risks with their political statements, which isn't too surprising, given their celebrity and influence.

NoneTrump wants to turn the clock on daylight saving timeFollowing much speculation, Love Island star Maura Higgins has entered the I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here jungle and viewers are delighted. The Longford native was one of the first rumoured celebrities to participate in the show but threw fans off the scent when she enjoyed a trip to Las Vegas last week. Viewers were ‘ furious ‘ after the 33-year-old wasn’t among those heading into the jungle on Sunday night. Maura entered Love Island as a bombshell, and has returned to television screens following the same suit — as a bombshell arrival on I’m A Celebrity . The TV presenter made her entrance on Thursday alongside Reverend Richard Coles, with the duo taking up base at the Jungle Junkyard for the coming days. Despite living in luxury, the celebrities are tasked with contacting the main camp and convincing them that they are living in squalor. GK Barry and Coleen Rooney head down to the Jungle Junkyard, with Maura and Richard quickly hiding the luxury items and putting on the act. GK and Coleen returned to the camp and informed their campmates that Maura and Richard were in a place ‘like a jail,’ with GK adding that she didn’t know ‘if Maura is going to last.’ Viewers took to X to have their say as the Love Island alum made her I’m A Celebrity debut. One said: ‘I can tell Maura Higgins is going to ruffle a lot of feathers in the jungle and severely disrupt the peace #ImACeleb.’ Another wrote: ‘Maura Higgins already looks annoying and I’ve only seen 5 seconds of her #ImACeleb.’ A third added: ‘Maura F****ng Higgins aghhh #ImACeleb’ while a fourth shared: ‘Maura f*****g Higgins, the bombshell of all bombshells #ImACeleb MAURA HIGGINS IS BACK ON MY TV. SENSATIONAL SCENES #ImACeleb pic.twitter.com/Lyb8uev16N Maura Higgins is going to tear this camp apart piece by piece #ImACeleb #imacelebrity pic.twitter.com/ICqk08DbzC MAURA HIGGINS HAS ARRIVEDDD Maura as soon Grace & Colleen left their junkyard camp #ImACeleb pic.twitter.com/bHBmjYnHiL Maura this is for you🫶🏻 #ImACeleb pic.twitter.com/4N6Ccpo5B6 “jesus christ. sorry father” oh maura’s already given me more joy than the past few episodes have collectively #ImACeleb pic.twitter.com/BnaGXXRT5i Maura and Richard are literally having the time of their life! I love this series 🤣🤣🤣 #ImACeleb

Aungban to host Chilli, Onion, Ginger Crops Fair in DecNEW YORK — Six people were killed in a fiery car crash in Newark, New Jersey, late Friday night after the car they were in flew off an overpass, smashed into a support beam and then burst into flames. The tragic incident occurred just before 11 p.m ., near Raymond Boulevard and Blanchard Street, the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office said, according to NorthJersey.com . The car carrying the six individuals “somehow went off the roadway, became airborne, and struck a support column for the Pulaski Skyway before landing on the ground,” officials said. The vehicle then caught fire, killing all six victims, whose identities have not been released. Shocking images circulating on social media show the burned and charred remains of a vehicle under the Pulaski Skyway. The back of the car is completely destroyed and at least one of its wheels is off. A spokesperson for the prosecutor’s office confirmed to the Daily News that the crash “resulted in the deaths of six individuals” but declined to offer any more details. A press conference is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Monday. “No further updates will be issued until that time,” the spokesperson said. ©2024 New York Daily News. Visit nydailynews.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.Dubai, UAE , Dec. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CoinW, the world's pioneering cryptocurrency trading platform , will list BIO, a DeSci project, on DeSci Zone. For all CoinW users, the BIO/USDT will be officially available for trading on January 3rd 2024, at 10:00 (UTC). To celebrate the listing of BIO, we are launching the " BIO Bounty Program" event with a reward pool of 10,000 USDT. Empowering DeSci Through Blockchain Bio Protocol aims to reshape biotechnology research funding, development, and intellectual property (IP) sharing through its innovative decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) model. By addressing disparities in traditional biomedical research funding, the project focuses on critical areas such as rare diseases, longevity, and emerging health challenges. As a recognized leader in the DeSci space, Bio Protocol has garnered attention and support from major players, including Binance, with total funding exceeding $33 million. Developed by the same team behind VitaDAO, a project backed by Pfizer, Bio Protocol exemplifies the synergy of blockchain technology and scientific innovation. BIO Tokenomics and Utility The BIO token powers the Bio Protocol ecosystem, offering a wide range of use cases: 10,000 USDT Limited-Time Offer for CoinW Community To celebrate the listing, 10,000 USDT equivalent BIO prize pool has been up for grabs from January 3rd, 2024, at 10:00 to January 10th, 2024, at 16:00 (UTC). By participating in events such as registration, trading, and community events, CoinW users have the opportunity to share in a prize pool of 10,000 USDT. To claim your rewards, please click here . About CoinW CoinW is a pioneering crypto trading platform that prioritizes security, transparency, and user-centric principles. With advanced technology, deep liquidity, and a wide range of supported cryptocurrencies, the company has amassed a broad user base to become one of the world's most secure crypto exchanges . Committed to security, transparency, and compliance, the CoinW exchange upholds the highest regulatory standards and actively contributes to the advancement of the crypto industry. To learn more about CoinW, you can visit the official website , and follow CoinW's Twitter Account , Btok , and Telegram Group . About BIO Bio Protocol is a DAO-based initiative aimed at addressing funding inequities in biotechnology research, fostering development, and sharing IP. It prioritizes research on rare diseases, longevity, and emerging health challenges. CONTACT: marketing at coinw.com

The Department of Fisheries, Government of Manipur, in collaboration with the Sinheibi Development Organisation, organized a Fish Farmers’ Awareness Programme cum Fisherman Card Distribution under the National Fisheries Digital Platform (NFDP) at Keibul Lamjao Village. This initiative, a vital component of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PM-MKSSY), aims to strengthen the fisheries sector through financial and technological interventions. It also fosters institutional reforms to achieve sustainable and transformative growth in fisheries. The event coincided with the celebration of Good Governance Day, marking the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Also Read: As part of the programme, fisherman cards were distributed to approximately 100 fish farmers from Moirangkhunou Gram Panchayat in the Thanga constituency. These cards are designed to enhance access to government schemes and resources, empowering local fish farmers and promoting the development of the fisheries sector. Dignitaries present at the event included M. Asnikumar Singh, Chairman of the Loktak Development Authority; E. Rameshore, District Fishery Officer, Bishnupur District; L. Dhaneshwore Singh, Pradhan of Moirangkhunou Gram Panchayat; and Oinam Sova Singh, an educationist. Speaking at the event, M. Asnikumar Singh emphasized the government’s commitment to uplifting the fishing community and ensuring sustainable growth in the fisheries sector. He highlighted the programme as a testament to the administration’s dedication to fostering development and empowerment among fish farmers.LA Galaxy strike early, hold off New York Red Bulls 2-1 to win their record sixth MLS Cup championshipDon't look now, but the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are knocking on the doorstep of a playoff spot. Despite losing 5 of their last 6 games going into last Sunday, the Bucs now sit just one game back in the standings of the idle Atlanta Falcons after a 30-7 win over the New York Giants on Sunday. According to the NFL.com playoff picture engine , the Bucs have a 54% chance of making the playoffs despite sitting in the 9 seed and out of the playoffs through 12 weeks. That's in large part because the Bucs have the second easiest remaining schedule by win percentage entering last Sunday. That's also because the Bucs are one game back in the loss column of both the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC South AND the Washington Commanders - who lost to Dallas 34-26 on Sunday - for the seventh and final Wild Card spot. The Bucs would lose a tiebreaker to the Falcons by virtue of getting swept in the season series. As such, they'll have to finish ahead of Atlanta at the end of the season since they'd lose a tie. However, they hold a head-to-head advantage over the Washington Commanders for a Wild Card tie by virtue of the Bucs' 37-20 win back in Week 1. That win could end up paying dividends for Tampa Bay. The Bucs stand in position to potentially move even closer this weekend. Tampa Bay plays at Carolina, while the Falcons host a current playoff team in the Los Angeles Chargers. The Commanders host the Titans - who just upset the Texans on Houston - on Sunday. This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.

Minerals Technologies secures $575 million loan and ups credit lineNovember 24 - Carolina Panthers tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders was taken to a hospital to be evaluated for a concussion following an injury late in the first half of Sunday's home game against the Kansas City Chiefs. As Sanders was tackled near the sideline after a 10-yard reception, he was flipped upside down and landed directly on the top of his helmet. After receiving attention from the team's medical staff, he was strapped to a backboard and taken off the field on a cart with 40 seconds remaining in the half. On the CBS broadcast following halftime, Panthers head coach Dave Canales said Sanders had movement in all his extremities, while extreme precaution was taken because of back tightness. CBS later reported he had a concussion. The 21-year-old rookie out of Texas had a team-leading three receptions for the Panthers at the half for 49 yards. In 11 games this season, Sanders has 29 receptions for 302 yards and a touchdown. Sanders was a fourth-round selection in the NFL draft in April. --Field Level Media Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. , opens new tab

How far would you go to get the house of your dreams? That’s one of the many looming questions posed by Netflix’s new dark comedy series . All eight episodes hit the streaming platform on December 12 and chronicles the long and grueling process that comes with both buying and selling a house to a hilariously exaggerated degree. Each person involved has a different motive and everyone, much like Gretchen Wieners’ hair, is full of secrets. It’s an intriguing concept, made all the more appealing due to the A-list cast of characters that can be found throughout the series, many of whom are sure to look very familiar. So who has what it takes to win this escrow war? Here are the cast and characters you’ll meet in Netflix’s . When it comes to stress, Paul is feeling all the things. His job as a contractor is not going well, he’s in debt, and wants him and his wife to leave their LA lifestyle and start anew. So, to him, everything hinges on selling this house. He thinks that money is the key to solving all of his problems. Little does he know that his problems are only just beginning. Romano is a stand-up comedian and actor, best known for his starring role on the popular CBS sitcom . He also served as the voice of Manny the mammoth in the franchise. Instagram: N/A Lydia is married to Paul, but unlike her husband, she is less than thrilled at the idea of saying goodbye to their family home. So, for her, it’s less about the money and more about finding the right fit in a new, prospective buyer. But with so many secrets running amok, it’s hard to know who or what to trust. Kudrow is most famously known for her flawless portrayal of Phoebe Buffay in the NBC hit comedy series, . In addition, she starred in the 1997 film as well as the satirical comedy series . Instagram: Margo is fabulous, fashionable, and a truly badass bitch. She is an icon of the highest order and isn’t afraid to go after anything and everything that she wants and what she wants most of all is Paul and Lydia’s house. But how far will she go to get it? You’ll just have to watch and find out. Cardellini starred alongside Christina Applegate in the Netflix series . Her other notable TV credits include roles in , , , and . She also portrayed Velma Dinkley in both movies. Instagram: JD is a down-on-his-luck, out of work soap opera actor who is looking to downsize from his now unaffordable mansion that he currently resides in. Though with so many other interested parties putting their hats in the ring, he runs the risk of not getting the outcome that he wants. Wilson has been tied to many notable movies, including , , , and , just to name a few. Instagram: N/A As a longtime admirer of Paul and Lydia’s house, Leslie is thrilled to hear that the place is now on the market. After all, it isn’t often someone gets the chance at buying their dream home, but one could argue that her emotional investment in the property only proves that she has more to lose if things don’t go her way. Jacobson co-created and starred in the Comedy Central series . She also served as star and co-creator of the one-and-done Amazon Prime series . Instagram: and is described by Tudum as being “soulful and grounded” as well as the “moral compass” to her partner. And when you’re playing in the real estate game, those are definitely some helpful attributes to bring to the table. But will it be enough to seal the deal? Liu has appeared in , , and the miniseries . Instagram: As a successful career woman and soon-to-be mom, Carla and her husband are eager to find the perfect home for her growing family. She believes she’s found what she’s looking for in Paul and Lydia’s house, but the stresses of house hunting could have unexpected consequences and put their marriage to the test. Parris has appeared in , , and eventually made her mark in the MCU as Monica Rambeau in and . Instagram: Dennis is Carla’s husband, who much like his wife, is eager to find the house of their dreams before their first child is born. He’s optimistic, good-natured, and an overall people-pleaser, which is nice on paper, but it definitely makes him a bit of a pushover when faced with his overly involved mother, who likes to insert herself into their life a little often. (In-laws, am I right?) Fagbenle is best known for his role as Lucas Bankole in , but some may also recognize him for his portrayal of Barack Obama in . Instagram: What’s worse than an ex convict? How about one that’s significantly in debt and super stressed out about it. And given the way he’s shown threatening Paul in the trailer, he’s willing to do just about anything to get out of trouble. Leary starred in and co-created the series . Additionally, he appeared in and lent his voice to numerous animated projects, including , where he voiced Francis the ladybug and the franchise, where he voiced the saber tooth tiger, Diego. Instagram: Greg is Paul and Lydia’s realtor who is hoping to make a solid commission on the sale of their home and with so many interested parties, he’s got a lot of incentive to keep his eye on the prize — and make the house as desirable as possible to as many people as possible. Rogers has appeared in , , and . He also had a role in the film . Instagram: Denise is Dennis’ overbearing mother, who is eager to help her son find the perfect home — whether he wants it or not. And if you’re wondering just how deep her smothering nature runs, please take note that her name is Denise and she named her son Dennis. To say he's a mama's boy would be an understatement. Horsford’s TV credits include , , and . She also appeared in the comedy film , , and . Instagram: Gwen is in cahoots with Margo, hoping to buy the house and flip it for a profit. Let’s just hope they don’t try to flip on each other as well. Moennig is best known for her roles in , , and . Instagram: We all have that neighbor who makes it their business to know everyone else’s business, and for the Morgans that person is Phyllis. You just know she’s abusing her Nextdoor privileges and refreshing the page at least every 10 minutes. Lavin may be most celebrated for starring in the sitcom series , however, millennials like myself will most likely recognize her for her brief but memorable appearances on where she played Sandy Cohen’s mother aka Seth’s nana. Instagram: Jacob is Paul and Lydia’s teenage son, which means that on top of trying to sell their house, they are also dealing with a moody teen. Please keep them in your thoughts during this difficult time. Aside from this role, the only other credit Aubrey has to his name is the TV show , where he played Dash Alonzo. But considering the stacked cast he’s now worked with, that resume is sure to continue to grow. Instagram: N/A Related Stories

Report: Kings near agreement with veteran forwardJamiya Neal finished with 19 points, nine rebounds, nine assists and four blocks to lead host Creighton over UNLV 83-65 on Saturday in Omaha, Neb. Creighton was without star Pop Isaacs, who was ruled out for the season on Saturday morning after undergoing surprise hip surgery. It was a startling turn, considering Isaacs led Creighton with 27 points in Wednesday's win over No. 1 Kansas. Neal and Steven Ashworth (17 points) anchored the backcourt in Isaacs' absence, combining to make 13-of-20 shots from the field. Neal made 7 of his 10 and Ashworth 6 of 10. Isaac Traudt also stepped up, making five 3-pointers off the bench to account for all 15 of his points. Ryan Kalkbrenner scored 12 points, making 4-of-5 attempts from the field, and added six rebounds. Creighton opened the second half on a 10-0 run, extending its lead to 49-27 before UNLV mustered an answer. Creighton made 10 consecutive shots early in the second half, extending its lead to a 62-41 with 12:20 remaining. Dedan Thomas Jr. paced UNLV with 18 points on 7-of-16 shooting, making 1 of 4 attempts from 3-point range. Jailen Bedford added a team-high 20 points for the Rebels on 8-of-15 shooting, scoring 17 points in the second half. Julian Rishwain added 10 points on 4-of-8 shooting, but UNLV's second leading scorer for the season, Jeremiah Cherry, was limited to just four points in 16 minutes after early foul trouble. Creighton shot a resounding 63.3 percent from the field for the game, including going 10-of-20 from beyond the arc. Creighton outscored UNLV 38-34 in the paint and outrebounded them 34-21. UNLV finished the game shooting 42.2 percent field, making 7-of-21 attempts from distance. --Field Level Media

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