The Hangzhou Awards Ceremony was a star-studded affair, with the biggest names in the world of badminton coming together to celebrate the achievements of the sport's finest athletes. Against this backdrop of glamour and excitement, the Liang Wang Duo stood out as shining examples of skill and sportsmanship, capturing the hearts of fans and critics alike with their electrifying performances throughout the year.
The allegations surfaced last week when a woman came forward claiming that Mbappe had sexually assaulted her during a private gathering. The accusation sent shockwaves throughout the football world as fans and media alike struggled to come to terms with such damning claims against one of the sport's most beloved players.
Peter Kyle has been told to fix the “wild west” of the internet as a matter of urgency by a top Labour MP. Chi Onwurah has warned the Technology Secretary she will be “on his case” to ensure he delivers on his “huge ambitions” to make social media safe. In one of her first interviews as chair of the Commons’ Science, Innovation and Technology committee, she said the Tories were almost “criminal in their negligence” of strengthening online safety. But she said it was now the job of the new Labour government to pave the way forward, not backwards. The senior MP has hit the ground running in her new role holding the government and industry to account. On Friday she invited tech billionaire Elon Musk to give evidence to her committee - virtually or in person - in the new year. The Twitter /X boss, who is set to serve as Donald Trump ’s government efficiency tsar, has been a thorn in the Labour government’s side, making public digs about Keir Starmer and stoking tensions during the summer's riots. Acknowledging Mr Musk's “strong views on freedom of speech”, Ms Onwurah said: “I hope he won’t be afraid to accept our invitation but will look forward to exercising his own free speech and sharing his views.” She said the riots, triggered by swirling misinformation online about the murder of three girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class, exposed the reality of online harms in a very real way. It is why one of her first moves as committee chair has been to launch an inquiry into social media, misinformation and the role of algorithms - and to show the public they can have a say in how tech affects them. The MP for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West said: “Everybody's carrying a hugely powerful computer in their pocket, but people don't necessarily think that technology is about them or for them. The key message I want to give to the public is that we shape technology. “It's not something that just happens to us. It's not something that is purely sort of driven by profit interests of billionaires. Technology is made for people, not people for technology.” Ms Onwurah, who is a qualified engineer, worked in tech for 20 years before becoming an MP, with jobs in hardware and software development as well as for media regulator Ofcom. She said she is passionate about tech and politics for the same reason - because they have the potential to “make people’s lives better”. “I'm quite upset in a way that over my lifetime as an engineer, my working life, engineering has gone from being boring but useful to being exciting but exploitative,” she said. “I think it's really important that we take steps to show that the law applies online as well as offline and that no one's above that. “Nobody is untouchable. There may be difficulties in holding people to account but the committee won't let that prevent us from identifying what the issues are and who the culprits are.” She is keen to emphasise her belief that tech can be - and should be - a force for greater good. Ms Onwurah said revolutionary artificial intelligence is already helping teachers plan lessons so they can spend more time with kids, while ministers are keenly looking into accelerating the use of tech in the NHS . The senior MP has launched an initiative in which a science or tech innovator will showcase their breakthroughs in a ten-minute presentation at every public committee session. The first guests will be two businesswomen from Newcastle who set up a company to transform the diagnosis of skin cancer. “When you're an MP and you just hear people's stories, their waiting lists on the NHS, waiting to get a test, waiting for their results, the agony that they are in, just speeding up that process will reduce the sort of physical and emotional suffering of so many,” she said. “Or the way technology can liberate access for those with disabilities. Those with hearing or sight disabilities, it can help them engage fully in the world through text to voice. There's just so many ways in which technology can help so many people.” Be the first with news from Mirror Politics POLITICS WHATSAPP: Be first to get the biggest bombshells and breaking news by joining our Politics WhatsApp group here . We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you want to leave our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice . NEWSLETTER: Or sign up here to the Mirror's Politics newsletter for all the best exclusives and opinions straight to your inbox. PODCAST: And listen to our exciting new political podcast The Division Bell , hosted by the Mirror and the Express every Thursday. Ms Onwurah, who is a Black, working-class, Geordie woman, said she wants people to know there are huge opportunities in tech and that everyone can be involved in the industry. “Technology won’t reflect you unless people in tech reflect the diversity of our great country,” she said. “There are not enough women, people of colour or working class kids. What we want to achieve as a committee is to change people’s views about science, innovation and technology and make it part of people’s lives and make people feel more in control of the impact it has on them.”The surged 26% in 2023 and is on track for a 27% gain in 2024. While it may seem like 2025 has a tough act to follow, Carson Group chief market strategist Ryan Detrick says the odds are pretty high that another year of big gains is ahead for investors. In a Monday note, Detrick highlighted that history suggests stocks will likely extend their bull rally next year and deliver returns higher than their average annual return of about 10%. "The bears might be disappointed to find that strong returns after back-to-back 20% years is perfectly normal," Detrick said. Since 1950, there have been eight times the S&P 500 gains 20% or more two years in a row. In six of those eight times, the third year saw positive gains, with an overall average and median return of 12% and 13%, respectively. "The bottom line is up 20% two years in a row actually suggests the potential for better than average returns in 2025, something we are on record in expecting next year," Detrick said. The fundamental reasons behind Detrick's bullish view on the stock market next year include an overall solid economy and rising corporate profits. "When you have an economy that continues to surprise to the upside, you tend to have solid earnings," Detrick said, adding that the S&P 500's earnings per share is expected to hit $269 next year, up 19% from early 2023. "There is no holy grail when it comes to investing, but when we saw earnings estimates making new highs, we took it as a big reason to be overweight equities and still do," Detrick said. Finally, Detrick said that "bull markets last longer than you think" with an average age of 5-and-a-half years. With the current bull market Detrick said that suggests there is plenty of runway ahead for the stock market, even after the last two years experienced a stellar bull rally. Read the original article on
Despite the physical and emotional toll of her ordeal, the woman refused to give up hope. She pushed herself to the limits of her endurance, driven by the thought of reuniting with her grandmother and bringing her back to safety. Each day brought new challenges and obstacles, but she persevered with unwavering determination and courage.In conclusion, the hints dropped by the renowned journalist have set the stage for an exciting showcase from Xbox at TGA. With promises of new games, hardware innovations, and surprises in store, the console is poised to make a big splash in the gaming world. As we eagerly await the event, one thing is certain: Xbox has big plans for the future, and fans can't wait to see what's in store.
As the debate over casualty figures continues, it is essential for all parties involved to prioritize the protection of civilians and adhere to international humanitarian law. The tragic loss of life in the Russia-Ukraine conflict serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of war and the urgent need for a peaceful and sustainable resolution to the ongoing crisis.Alberta aiming to create test site to support new drilling technologiesRevellers hit Rio's Copacabana beach for pride parade
In conclusion, the impending introduction of a new expressway in Jiangxi represents a significant milestone in the region's infrastructure development. The project's progress signals a promising future for improved connectivity, economic prosperity, and sustainable development in Jiangxi. With continued collaboration and cooperation, the new expressway project is poised to bring about lasting benefits for the province and its residents, setting the stage for a brighter and more dynamic future.
However, upon further investigation by the authorities and the driving school, it was revealed that the car in question was an old vehicle that had been scheduled for decommissioning due to multiple technical faults. The driving school clarified that the fire was a result of a sudden short circuit in the aging vehicle's electrical system and not an intentional act of arson by the student.As the conversation drew to a close, Dr. Chen shared her vision for the future of science communication. "I hope to see a world where science is not only respected but actively embraced by society," she expressed. "By making science more accessible and relatable, we can empower individuals to make informed decisions, question the status quo, and contribute to a brighter future for all."
USM_Dalton 7 pass from Rodemaker (Jesiolowski run), 7:54. USA_Bullock 21 pass from Lopez (Marjan kick), 13:29. USA_J.Webb 32 pass from Lopez (Marjan kick), 8:33. USM_FG C.Gibbs 59, :00. USA_Pritchett 40 pass from Lopez (Marjan kick), 13:25. USA_W.Miller 57 interception return (Marjan kick), 2:42. USM_FG C.Gibbs 28, 11:34. USA_Bothwell 2 run (Marjan kick), 8:48. RUSHING_South Alabama, Bothwell 6-104, Bullock 14-54, Eager 1-20, Lopez 5-9, Davenport 1-0. Southern Miss., Clark 12-115, Clay 11-48, Gray 8-24, Mims 1-8, Pittman 1-6, Rodemaker 8-(minus 12), White 2-(minus 20). PASSING_South Alabama, Lopez 15-24-0-193. Southern Miss., Rodemaker 15-27-0-108, White 5-8-1-29, Clay 0-1-0-0. RECEIVING_South Alabama, Pritchett 8-102, J.Webb 3-50, Bullock 2-28, Sandgren 1-10, Eager 1-3. Southern Miss., Clay 5-39, Dalton 3-24, Mims 3-19, Simmons 3-13, Pittman 2-6, Butler 1-18, Reid 1-8, D.Jackson 1-6, Heath 1-4. MISSED FIELD GOALS_Southern Miss., C.Gibbs 30.In his opening remarks, the representative from Henan Provincial Department of Education emphasized the importance of school-enterprise cooperation in preparing students for the future workforce. He encouraged vocational schools to continue to seek opportunities for collaboration with industry partners and to adapt their programs to meet the evolving needs of the market.
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In conclusion, the Hangzhou Awards Ceremony was a night to remember for the Liang Wang Duo, as they basked in the glory of being named the Best Men's Doubles Team of the Year. Their journey to the top serves as a testament to the power of hard work, determination, and teamwork, proving that with the right blend of talent and passion, anything is possible. The Liang Wang Duo's triumph is not just a personal victory, but a collective celebration of the spirit of badminton and the enduring power of sports to unite and inspire us all.Business Don't miss out on the headlines from Business. Followed categories will be added to My News. Specialist fund manager Storage Investments Australia (SIA) has raised $40m from investors for a new fund focused on expanding its self-storage footprint in the eastern states, and moving it closer towards its ambition of reaching $1bn in assets before a potential IPO. Led by Adelaide businessman Con Tragakis, SIA has about $500m in assets under management, with a portfolio of 13 facilities operating across Victoria, South Australia, NSW, Queensland and Western Australia. The latest fund was backed predominantly by a group of family offices out of Adelaide, and has already secured three of four sites it has earmarked for newly developed facilities – two in Melbourne and one in inner Sydney. SIA runs a vertically integrated business model, beginning with the identification of suitable sites for development, and then moving onto design, construction and operating each site under its own store management platform Roomia. Mr Tragakis, who spent almost three decades at KPMG in Adelaide before stepping down from his role as SA state chairman in 2017, said investor appetite for the alternative asset class remained strong, and SIA was already working on plans to launch another fund in the new year. A Roomia self storage facility in Butler, WA. Picture: Supplied by Storage Investments Australia “We’ve raised over $150m of equity over our journey since 2017, and we’re looking to open up another fund, probably March to June next year, of a similar size,” he said. “Investors like the fact that we’re buying land and buildings, and also putting money into a sector that’s survived two recessions and a pandemic. And that’s the strength of the self-storage sector. “All the thematics of storage are housing, density, migration, jobs displacement, death and divorce, businesses starting up, businesses shutting down – they’re all the big drivers of storage, and those thematics happen whether an economy is booming or whether it’s receding. “Historically, we’ve been delivering over 25 per cent returns through all our funds, and this one will be no different.” SIA’s new fund is also backed by a $55m debt facility that will go towards the acquisition and development of the four sites, and their working capital requirements. Mr Tragakis said SIA had five facilities under construction and due to open next year, with another five openings planned in 2026, as it looks to build up to a $1bn portfolio of assets. “Our target is to get to 30 stores over the next five to seven years ... with $1bn of assets to hopefully look at creating an IPO or some sort of opportunity for liquidity down the track,” he said. “I think we’re probably five to seven years away (from potential IPO), and we’re not sure exactly what it will look like, but we are focused on generating really great returns for the investors during that period of time. “It’s just one of those things that scale brings with it a lot of benefits.” SIA’s expansion comes amid a surge in investor interest in Australia’s self-storage market, which has been dominated by large operators such as ASX-listed players National Storage REIT and Abacus Storage King, and well-established private groups such as Kennards and Fort Knox. Offshore players are making their move, with StorHub – the Warburg Pincus-backed operator headquartered in Singapore – recently adding three properties in Sydney to its portfolio of 11 sites with an estimated end value of more than $420m. In March StorHub announced it had secured $460m of fresh equity commitments to expand its network in the highly fragmented Australian market. The pandemic-era growth of e-commerce and hybrid working patterns has continued to drive demand for self-storage facilities, with the Self Storage Association of Australasia estimating there are now close to 2300 self-storage sites across Australia, with a pipeline of more than 250 new sites to come online over the next few years. More Coverage National Storage in $270m tie-up with Singapore’s GIC Ben Wilmot Originally published as Storage Investments Australia closes $40bn fund for east coast expansion Join the conversation Add your comment to this story To join the conversation, please log in. 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Furthermore, the government's proposal emphasizes the importance of transparency and accountability in the real estate and stock markets. By promoting greater disclosure and regulatory oversight, the aim is to build trust and confidence among investors, leading to a more efficient and well-functioning market.With retirement looming on the horizon, he realized that he would never be able to fulfill his dream of becoming the next Cristiano Ronaldo. But instead of dwelling on what could have been, he chose to embrace the journey he had been on and the legacy he had left behind.
In a shocking incident that has left the country in disbelief, over 50 elderly tourists were abandoned at the roadside after being deceived into a 9.9 yuan day trip. The heartless actions of the travel agency responsible for this heinous act have sparked outrage and concern for the safety and well-being of tourists across the nation.EAST LANSING, Mich. — The sight was a common one for Andrew Kolpacki. For many a Sunday, he would watch NFL games on TV and see quarterbacks putting their hands on their helmets, desperately trying to hear the play call from the sideline or booth as tens of thousands of fans screamed at the tops of their lungs. When the NCAA's playing rules oversight committee this past spring approved the use of coach-to-player helmet communications in games for the 2024 season, Kolpacki, Michigan State's head football equipment manager, knew the Spartans' QBs and linebackers were going to have a problem. "There had to be some sort of solution," he said. As it turns out, there was. And it was right across the street. Kolpacki reached out to Tamara Reid Bush, a mechanical engineering professor who not only heads the school's Biomechanical Design Research Laboratory but also is a football season ticket-holder. People are also reading... Kolpacki "showed me some photos and said that other teams had just put duct tape inside the (earhole), and he asked me, 'Do you think we can do anything better than duct tape,?" Bush said. "And I said, 'Oh, absolutely.'" Bush and Rylie DuBois, a sophomore biosystems engineering major and undergraduate research assistant at the lab, set out to produce earhole inserts made from polylactic acid, a bio-based plastic, using a 3D printer. Part of the challenge was accounting for the earhole sizes and shapes that vary depending on helmet style. Once the season got underway with a Friday night home game against Florida Atlantic on Aug. 30, the helmets of starting quarterback Aidan Chiles and linebacker Jordan Turner were outfitted with the inserts, which helped mitigate crowd noise. DuBois attended the game, sitting in the student section. "I felt such a strong sense of accomplishment and pride," DuBois said. "And I told all my friends around me about how I designed what they were wearing on the field." All told, Bush and DuBois have produced around 180 sets of the inserts, a number that grew in part due to the variety of helmet designs and colors that are available to be worn by Spartan players any given Saturday. Plus, the engineering folks have been fine-tuning their design throughout the season. Dozens of Bowl Subdivision programs are doing something similar. In many cases, they're getting 3D-printed earhole covers from XO Armor Technologies, which provides on-site, on-demand 3D printing of athletic wearables. The Auburn, Alabama-based company has donated its version of the earhole covers to the equipment managers of programs ranging from Georgia and Clemson to Boise State and Arizona State in the hope the schools would consider doing business with XO Armor in the future, said Jeff Klosterman, vice president of business development. XO Armor first was approached by the Houston Texans at the end of last season about creating something to assist quarterback C.J. Stroud in better hearing play calls delivered to his helmet during road games. XO Armor worked on a solution and had completed one when it received another inquiry: Ohio State, which had heard Michigan State was moving forward with helmet inserts, wondered if XO Armor had anything in the works. "We kind of just did this as a one-off favor to the Texans and honestly didn't forecast it becoming our viral moment in college football," Klosterman said. "We've now got about 60 teams across college football and the NFL wearing our sound-deadening earhole covers every weekend." The rules state that only one player for each team is permitted to be in communication with coaches while on the field. For the Spartans, it's typically Chiles on offense and Turner on defense. Turner prefers to have an insert in both earholes, but Chiles has asked that the insert be used in only one on his helmet. Chiles "likes to be able to feel like he has some sort of outward exposure," Kolpacki said. Exposure is something the sophomore signal-caller from Long Beach, California, had in away games against Michigan and Oregon this season. Michigan Stadium welcomed 110,000-plus fans for the Oct. 26 matchup between the in-state rivals. And while just under 60,000 packed Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon, for the Ducks' 31-10 win over Michigan State three weeks earlier, it was plenty loud. "The Big Ten has some pretty impressive venues," Kolpacki said. "It can be just deafening," he said. "That's what those fans are there for is to create havoc and make it difficult for coaches to get a play call off." Something that is a bit easier to handle thanks to Bush and her team. She called the inserts a "win-win-win" for everyone. "It's exciting for me to work with athletics and the football team," she said. "I think it's really exciting for our students as well to take what they've learned and develop and design something and see it being used and executed." Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox!
WASHINGTON — Federal prosecutors moved Monday to dismiss the criminal charges against President-elect Donald Trump that accused him of plotting to overturn the 2020 election and to abandon the classified documents case against him, citing longstanding Justice Department policy that says sitting presidents cannot face criminal prosecution. The decision by special counsel Jack Smith, who had fiercely sought to hold Trump criminally accountable for his efforts to subvert the 2020 election, represented the end of the federal effort against the former president following his election victory this month despite the election-related cases and multiple other unrelated criminal charges against him and is headed back to the White House. FILE - Special counsel Jack Smith speaks to the media about an indictment of former President Donald Trump, Aug. 1, 2023, at an office of the Department of Justice in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File) The decision, revealed in court filings, also amounts to a predictable but nonetheless stunning conclusion to criminal cases that had been seen as the most perilous of the multiple legal threats Trump has faced. It reflects the practical consequences of Trump’s victory, ensuring he enters office free from scrutiny over his hoarding of top secret documents and his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election he lost to Democrat Joe Biden. Smith’s team emphasized that the move to abandon the prosecutions, in federal courts in Washington and Florida, was not a reflection of their view on the merits of the cases but rather a reflection of their commitment to longstanding department policy. “That prohibition is categorical and does not turn on the gravity of the crimes charged, the strength of the Government’s proof, or the merits of the prosecution, which the Government stands fully behind,” the prosecutors wrote in Monday’s court filing in the election interference case. The decision was expected after Smith's team began assessing how to wind down both the 2020 election interference case and the separate classified documents case in the wake of Trump's victory over Vice President Kamala Harris. The Justice Department believes Trump can no longer be tried in accordance with longstanding policy that says sitting presidents cannot be prosecuted. Trump has cast both cases as politically motivated, and had vowed to fire Smith as soon as he takes office in January. The 2020 election case brought last year was once seen as one of the most serious legal threats facing the Republican as he vied to reclaim the White House. But it quickly stalled amid legal fighting over Trump’s sweeping claims of immunity from prosecution for acts he took while in the White House. The U.S. Supreme Court in July ruled for the first time that former presidents have broad immunity from prosecution, and sent the case back to U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan to determine which allegations in the indictment, if any, could proceed to trial. The case was just beginning to pick up steam again in the trial court in the weeks leading up to this year’s election. Smith’s team in October filed a lengthy brief laying out new evidence they planned to use against him at trial, accusing him of using “resorting to crimes” in an increasingly desperate effort to overturn the will of voters after he lost to Biden. ___ Among President-elect Donald Trump's picks are Susie Wiles for chief of staff, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio for secretary of state, former Democratic House member Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence and Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz for attorney general. Susie Wiles, 67, was a senior adviser to Trump's 2024 presidential campaign and its de facto manager. Trump named Florida Sen. Marco Rubio to be secretary of state, making a former sharp critic his choice to be the new administration's top diplomat. Rubio, 53, is a noted hawk on China, Cuba and Iran, and was a finalist to be Trump's running mate on the Republican ticket last summer. Rubio is the vice chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee and a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. “He will be a strong Advocate for our Nation, a true friend to our Allies, and a fearless Warrior who will never back down to our adversaries,” Trump said of Rubio in a statement. The announcement punctuates the hard pivot Rubio has made with Trump, whom the senator called a “con man" during his unsuccessful campaign for the 2016 GOP presidential nomination. Their relationship improved dramatically while Trump was in the White House. And as Trump campaigned for the presidency a third time, Rubio cheered his proposals. For instance, Rubio, who more than a decade ago helped craft immigration legislation that included a path to citizenship for people in the U.S. illegally, now supports Trump's plan to use the U.S. military for mass deportations. Pete Hegseth, 44, is a co-host of Fox News Channel’s “Fox & Friends Weekend” and has been a contributor with the network since 2014, where he developed a friendship with Trump, who made regular appearances on the show. Hegseth lacks senior military or national security experience. If confirmed by the Senate, he would inherit the top job during a series of global crises — ranging from Russia’s war in Ukraine and the ongoing attacks in the Middle East by Iranian proxies to the push for a cease-fire between Israel, Hamas and Hezbollah and escalating worries about the growing alliance between Russia and North Korea. Hegseth is also the author of “The War on Warriors: Behind the Betrayal of the Men Who Keep Us Free,” published earlier this year. Trump tapped Pam Bondi, 59, to be attorney general after U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew his name from consideration. She was Florida's first female attorney general, serving between 2011 and 2019. She also was on Trump’s legal team during his first impeachment trial in 2020. Considered a loyalist, she served as part of a Trump-allied outside group that helped lay the groundwork for his future administration called the America First Policy Institute. Bondi was among a group of Republicans who showed up to support Trump at his hush money criminal trial in New York that ended in May with a conviction on 34 felony counts. A fierce defender of Trump, she also frequently appears on Fox News and has been a critic of the criminal cases against him. Trump picked South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, a well-known conservative who faced sharp criticism for telling a story in her memoir about shooting a rambunctious dog, to lead an agency crucial to the president-elect’s hardline immigration agenda. Noem used her two terms leading a tiny state to vault to a prominent position in Republican politics. South Dakota is usually a political afterthought. But during the COVID-19 pandemic, Noem did not order restrictions that other states had issued and instead declared her state “open for business.” Trump held a fireworks rally at Mount Rushmore in July 2020 in one of the first large gatherings of the pandemic. She takes over a department with a sprawling mission. In addition to key immigration agencies, the Department of Homeland Security oversees natural disaster response, the U.S. Secret Service, and Transportation Security Administration agents who work at airports. The governor of North Dakota, who was once little-known outside his state, Burgum is a former Republican presidential primary contender who endorsed Trump, and spent months traveling to drum up support for him, after dropping out of the race. Burgum was a serious contender to be Trump’s vice presidential choice this summer. The two-term governor was seen as a possible pick because of his executive experience and business savvy. Burgum also has close ties to deep-pocketed energy industry CEOs. Trump made the announcement about Burgum joining his incoming administration while addressing a gala at his Mar-a-Lago club, and said a formal statement would be coming the following day. In comments to reporters before Trump took the stage, Burgum said that, in recent years, the power grid is deteriorating in many parts of the country, which he said could raise national security concerns but also drive up prices enough to increase inflation. “There's just a sense of urgency, and a sense of understanding in the Trump administration,” Burgum said. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ran for president as a Democrat, than as an independent, and then endorsed Trump . He's the son of Democratic icon Robert Kennedy, who was assassinated during his own presidential campaign. The nomination of Kennedy to lead the Department of Health and Human Services alarmed people who are concerned about his record of spreading unfounded fears about vaccines . For example, he has long advanced the debunked idea that vaccines cause autism. Scott Bessent, 62, is a former George Soros money manager and an advocate for deficit reduction. He's the founder of hedge fund Key Square Capital Management, after having worked on-and-off for Soros Fund Management since 1991. If confirmed by the Senate, he would be the nation’s first openly gay treasury secretary. He told Bloomberg in August that he decided to join Trump’s campaign in part to attack the mounting U.S. national debt. That would include slashing government programs and other spending. “This election cycle is the last chance for the U.S. to grow our way out of this mountain of debt without becoming a sort of European-style socialist democracy,” he said then. Oregon Republican U.S. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer narrowly lost her reelection bid this month, but received strong backing from union members in her district. As a potential labor secretary, she would oversee the Labor Department’s workforce, its budget and put forth priorities that impact workers’ wages, health and safety, ability to unionize, and employer’s rights to fire employers, among other responsibilities. Chavez-DeRemer is one of few House Republicans to endorse the “Protecting the Right to Organize” or PRO Act would allow more workers to conduct organizing campaigns and would add penalties for companies that violate workers’ rights. The act would also weaken “right-to-work” laws that allow employees in more than half the states to avoid participating in or paying dues to unions that represent workers at their places of employment. Scott Turner is a former NFL player and White House aide. He ran the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council during Trump’s first term in office. Trump, in a statement, credited Turner, the highest-ranking Black person he’s yet selected for his administration, with “helping to lead an Unprecedented Effort that Transformed our Country’s most distressed communities.” Sean Duffy is a former House member from Wisconsin who was one of Trump's most visible defenders on cable news. Duffy served in the House for nearly nine years, sitting on the Financial Services Committee and chairing the subcommittee on insurance and housing. He left Congress in 2019 for a TV career and has been the host of “The Bottom Line” on Fox Business. Before entering politics, Duffy was a reality TV star on MTV, where he met his wife, “Fox and Friends Weekend” co-host Rachel Campos-Duffy. They have nine children. A campaign donor and CEO of Denver-based Liberty Energy, Write is a vocal advocate of oil and gas development, including fracking — a key pillar of Trump’s quest to achieve U.S. “energy dominance” in the global market. Wright also has been one of the industry’s loudest voices against efforts to fight climate change. He said the climate movement around the world is “collapsing under its own weight.” The Energy Department is responsible for advancing energy, environmental and nuclear security of the United States. Wright also won support from influential conservatives, including oil and gas tycoon Harold Hamm. Hamm, executive chairman of Oklahoma-based Continental Resources, a major shale oil company, is a longtime Trump supporter and adviser who played a key role on energy issues in Trump’s first term. President-elect Donald Trump tapped billionaire professional wrestling mogul Linda McMahon to be secretary of the Education Department, tasked with overseeing an agency Trump promised to dismantle. McMahon led the Small Business Administration during Trump’s initial term from 2017 to 2019 and twice ran unsuccessfully as a Republican for the U.S. Senate in Connecticut. She’s seen as a relative unknown in education circles, though she expressed support for charter schools and school choice. She served on the Connecticut Board of Education for a year starting in 2009 and has spent years on the board of trustees for Sacred Heart University in Connecticut. Brooke Rollins, who graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in agricultural development, is a longtime Trump associate who served as White House domestic policy chief during his first presidency. The 52-year-old is president and CEO of the America First Policy Institute, a group helping to lay the groundwork for a second Trump administration. She previously served as an aide to former Texas Gov. Rick Perry and ran a think tank, the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Trump chose Howard Lutnick, head of brokerage and investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald and a cryptocurrency enthusiast, as his nominee for commerce secretary, a position in which he'd have a key role in carrying out Trump's plans to raise and enforce tariffs. Trump made the announcement Tuesday on his social media platform, Truth Social. Lutnick is a co-chair of Trump’s transition team, along with Linda McMahon, the former wrestling executive who previously led Trump’s Small Business Administration. Both are tasked with putting forward candidates for key roles in the next administration. The nomination would put Lutnick in charge of a sprawling Cabinet agency that is involved in funding new computer chip factories, imposing trade restrictions, releasing economic data and monitoring the weather. It is also a position in which connections to CEOs and the wider business community are crucial. Doug Collins is a former Republican congressman from Georgia who gained recognition for defending Trump during his first impeachment trial, which centered on U.S. assistance for Ukraine. Trump was impeached for urging Ukraine to investigate Joe Biden in 2019 during the Democratic presidential nomination, but he was acquitted by the Senate. Collins has also served in the armed forces himself and is currently a chaplain in the United States Air Force Reserve Command. "We must take care of our brave men and women in uniform, and Doug will be a great advocate for our Active Duty Servicemembers, Veterans, and Military Families to ensure they have the support they need," Trump said in a statement about nominating Collins to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs. Karoline Leavitt, 27, was Trump's campaign press secretary and currently a spokesperson for his transition. She would be the youngest White House press secretary in history. The White House press secretary typically serves as the public face of the administration and historically has held daily briefings for the press corps. Leavitt, a New Hampshire native, was a spokesperson for MAGA Inc., a super PAC supporting Trump, before joining his 2024 campaign. In 2022, she ran for Congress in New Hampshire, winning a 10-way Republican primary before losing to Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas. Leavitt worked in the White House press office during Trump's first term before she became communications director for New York Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik, Trump's choice for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Former Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard has been tapped by Trump to be director of national intelligence, keeping with the trend to stock his Cabinet with loyal personalities rather than veteran professionals in their requisite fields. Gabbard, 43, was a Democratic House member who unsuccessfully sought the party's 2020 presidential nomination before leaving the party in 2022. She endorsed Trump in August and campaigned often with him this fall. “I know Tulsi will bring the fearless spirit that has defined her illustrious career to our Intelligence Community,” Trump said in a statement. Gabbard, who has served in the Army National Guard for more than two decades, deploying to Iraq and Kuwait, would come to the role as somewhat of an outsider compared to her predecessor. The current director, Avril Haines, was confirmed by the Senate in 2021 following several years in a number of top national security and intelligence positions. Trump has picked John Ratcliffe, a former Texas congressman who served as director of national intelligence during his first administration, to be director of the Central Intelligence Agency in his next. Ratcliffe was director of national intelligence during the final year and a half of Trump's first term, leading the U.S. government's spy agencies during the coronavirus pandemic. “I look forward to John being the first person ever to serve in both of our Nation's highest Intelligence positions,” Trump said in a statement, calling him a “fearless fighter for the Constitutional Rights of all Americans” who would ensure “the Highest Levels of National Security, and PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH.” Trump has chosen former New York Rep. Lee Zeldin to serve as his pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency . Zeldin does not appear to have any experience in environmental issues, but is a longtime supporter of the former president. The 44-year-old former U.S. House member from New York wrote on X , “We will restore US energy dominance, revitalize our auto industry to bring back American jobs, and make the US the global leader of AI.” “We will do so while protecting access to clean air and water,” he added. During his campaign, Trump often attacked the Biden administration's promotion of electric vehicles, and incorrectly referring to a tax credit for EV purchases as a government mandate. Trump also often told his audiences during the campaign his administration would “Drill, baby, drill,” referring to his support for expanded petroleum exploration. In a statement, Trump said Zeldin “will ensure fair and swift deregulatory decisions that will be enacted in a way to unleash the power of American businesses, while at the same time maintaining the highest environmental standards, including the cleanest air and water on the planet.” Trump has named Brendan Carr, the senior Republican on the Federal Communications Commission, as the new chairman of the agency tasked with regulating broadcasting, telecommunications and broadband. Carr is a longtime member of the commission and served previously as the FCC’s general counsel. He has been unanimously confirmed by the Senate three times and was nominated by both Trump and President Joe Biden to the commission. Carr made past appearances on “Fox News Channel," including when he decried Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris' pre-Election Day appearance on “Saturday Night Live.” He wrote an op-ed last month defending a satellite company owned by Trump supporter Elon Musk. Rep. Elise Stefanik is a representative from New York and one of Trump's staunchest defenders going back to his first impeachment. Elected to the House in 2014, Stefanik was selected by her GOP House colleagues as House Republican Conference chair in 2021, when former Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney was removed from the post after publicly criticizing Trump for falsely claiming he won the 2020 election. Stefanik, 40, has served in that role ever since as the third-ranking member of House leadership. Stefanik’s questioning of university presidents over antisemitism on their campuses helped lead to two of those presidents resigning, further raising her national profile. If confirmed, she would represent American interests at the U.N. as Trump vows to end the war waged by Russia against Ukraine begun in 2022. He has also called for peace as Israel continues its offensive against Hamas in Gaza and its invasion of Lebanon to target Hezbollah. President-elect Donald Trump says he's chosen former acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker to serve as U.S. ambassador to NATO. Trump has expressed skepticism about the Western military alliance for years. Trump said in a statement Wednesday that Whitaker is “a strong warrior and loyal Patriot” who “will ensure the United States’ interests are advanced and defended” and “strengthen relationships with our NATO Allies, and stand firm in the face of threats to Peace and Stability.” The choice of Whitaker as the nation’s representative to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization is an unusual one, given his background is as a lawyer and not in foreign policy. Trump will nominate former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee to be ambassador to Israel. Huckabee is a staunch defender of Israel and his intended nomination comes as Trump has promised to align U.S. foreign policy more closely with Israel's interests as it wages wars against the Iran-backed Hamas and Hezbollah. “He loves Israel, and likewise the people of Israel love him,” Trump said in a statement. “Mike will work tirelessly to bring about peace in the Middle East.” Huckabee, who ran unsuccessfully for the Republican presidential nomination in 2008 and 2016, has been a popular figure among evangelical Christian conservatives, many of whom support Israel due to Old Testament writings that Jews are God’s chosen people and that Israel is their rightful homeland. Trump has been praised by some in this important Republican voting bloc for moving the U.S. embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Trump on Tuesday named real estate investor Steven Witkoff to be special envoy to the Middle East. The 67-year-old Witkoff is the president-elect's golf partner and was golfing with him at Trump's club in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Sept. 15, when the former president was the target of a second attempted assassination. Witkoff “is a Highly Respected Leader in Business and Philanthropy,” Trump said of Witkoff in a statement. “Steve will be an unrelenting Voice for PEACE, and make us all proud." Trump also named Witkoff co-chair, with former Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler, of his inaugural committee. Trump asked Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., a retired Army National Guard officer and war veteran, to be his national security adviser, Trump announced in a statement Tuesday. The move puts Waltz in the middle of national security crises, ranging from efforts to provide weapons to Ukraine and worries about the growing alliance between Russia and North Korea to the persistent attacks in the Middle East by Iran proxies and the push for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas and Hezbollah. “Mike has been a strong champion of my America First Foreign Policy agenda,” Trump's statement said, "and will be a tremendous champion of our pursuit of Peace through Strength!” Waltz is a three-term GOP congressman from east-central Florida. He served multiple tours in Afghanistan and also worked in the Pentagon as a policy adviser when Donald Rumsfeld and Robert Gates were defense chiefs. He is considered hawkish on China, and called for a U.S. boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing due to its involvement in the origin of COVID-19 and its mistreatment of the minority Muslim Uighur population. Stephen Miller, an immigration hardliner , was a vocal spokesperson during the presidential campaign for Trump's priority of mass deportations. The 39-year-old was a senior adviser during Trump's first administration. Miller has been a central figure in some of Trump's policy decisions, notably his move to separate thousands of immigrant families. Trump argued throughout the campaign that the nation's economic, national security and social priorities could be met by deporting people who are in the United States illegally. Since Trump left office in 2021, Miller has served as the president of America First Legal, an organization made up of former Trump advisers aimed at challenging the Biden administration, media companies, universities and others over issues such as free speech and national security. Thomas Homan, 62, has been tasked with Trump’s top priority of carrying out the largest deportation operation in the nation’s history. Homan, who served under Trump in his first administration leading U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, was widely expected to be offered a position related to the border, an issue Trump made central to his campaign. Though Homan has insisted such a massive undertaking would be humane, he has long been a loyal supporter of Trump's policy proposals, suggesting at a July conference in Washington that he would be willing to "run the biggest deportation operation this country’s ever seen.” Democrats have criticized Homan for his defending Trump's “zero tolerance” policy on border crossings during his first administration, which led to the separation of thousands of parents and children seeking asylum at the border. Dr. Mehmet Oz, 64, is a former heart surgeon who hosted “The Dr. Oz Show,” a long-running daytime television talk show. He ran unsuccessfully for the U.S. Senate as the Republican nominee in 2022 and is an outspoken supporter of Trump, who endorsed Oz's bid for elected office. Elon Musk, left, and Vivek Ramaswamy speak before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at an Oct. 27 campaign rally at Madison Square Garden in New York. Trump on Tuesday said Musk and former Republican presidential candidate Ramaswamy will lead a new “Department of Government Efficiency" — which is not, despite the name, a government agency. The acronym “DOGE” is a nod to Musk's favorite cryptocurrency, dogecoin. Trump said Musk and Ramaswamy will work from outside the government to offer the White House “advice and guidance” and will partner with the Office of Management and Budget to “drive large scale structural reform, and create an entrepreneurial approach to Government never seen before.” He added the move would shock government systems. It's not clear how the organization will operate. Musk, owner of X and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has been a constant presence at Mar-a-Lago since Trump won the presidential election. Ramaswamy suspended his campaign in January and threw his support behind Trump. Trump said the two will “pave the way for my Administration to dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies.” Russell Vought held the position during Trump’s first presidency. After Trump’s initial term ended, Vought founded the Center for Renewing America, a think tank that describes its mission as “renew a consensus of America as a nation under God.” Vought was closely involved with Project 2025, a conservative blueprint for Trump’s second term that he tried to distance himself from during the campaign. Vought has also previously worked as the executive and budget director for the Republican Study Committee, a caucus for conservative House Republicans. He also worked at Heritage Action, the political group tied to The Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank. Scavino, whom Trump's transition referred to in a statement as one of “Trump's longest serving and most trusted aides,” was a senior adviser to Trump's 2024 campaign, as well as his 2016 and 2020 campaigns. He will be deputy chief of staff and assistant to the president. Scavino had run Trump's social media profile in the White House during his first administration. He was also held in contempt of Congress in 2022 after a month-long refusal to comply with a subpoena from the House committee’s investigation into the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Blair was political director for Trump's 2024 campaign and for the Republican National Committee. He will be deputy chief of staff for legislative, political and public affairs and assistant to the president. Blair was key to Trump's economic messaging during his winning White House comeback campaign this year, a driving force behind the candidate's “Trump can fix it” slogan and his query to audiences this fall if they were better off than four years ago. Budowich is a veteran Trump campaign aide who launched and directed Make America Great Again, Inc., a super PAC that supported Trump's 2024 campaign. He will be deputy chief of staff for communications and personnel and assistant to the president. Budowich also had served as a spokesman for Trump after his presidency. McGinley was White House Cabinet secretary during Trump's first administration, and was outside legal counsel for the Republican National Committee's election integrity effort during the 2024 campaign. In a statement, Trump called McGinley “a smart and tenacious lawyer who will help me advance our America First agenda, while fighting for election integrity and against the weaponization of law enforcement.” Associated Press writer Colleen Long contributed to this story. Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter.At one point during the session, I realized that I had completely lost track of time. The gentle strokes and soothing pressure had lulled me into a state of deep relaxation, and before I knew it, I had fallen asleep. It was a testament to the power of TCM orthopedic massage, as the therapeutic benefits continued to work their magic even in my slumber.Despite the challenges he faced, Fabio's passion for the game never wavered, and he continued to ply his trade in various leagues around the world, including spells at Cardiff City, Middlesbrough, and Nantes. In his retirement statement, Fabio expressed his gratitude for the opportunities he had been given and the support he had received from his family, friends, and fans throughout his career.
