Gananoque’s implementation of the Next Generation 911 is in the works. On Tuesday, council unanimously authorized the mayor and clerk to sign an Ontario transfer payment agreement (TPA) regarding a funding grant in the amount of $491,389 for Next Generation 911. The existing 911 system has been in place for more than 30 years and has reached its end of life, council heard. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunication Commission (CRTC) has directed that emergency telecommunications networks and 911 call centres, also referred to as public safety answering points (PSAPs), must transition to a new 911 communication system, known as Next Generation (NG911), by March 4, 2025. Once fully implemented, the new Next Generation system will make it easier to provide additional details about emergency situations, such as video from the scene of an accident and the ability to text 911 when requesting immediate help from police, fire, or ambulance services. It will also give emergency operators and dispatchers the ability to identify the location of a call using global positioning system (GPS) coordinates, resulting in a safer, faster, and more informed emergency response. The changeover from the current system to the next generation system comes at a major financial cost to the town, however, and staff has been seeking out quotations and applying for grant opportunities. The Ontario government has earmarked $208 million to help municipalities transition to Next Generation 911 technology. Gananoque received $620,000 in the first year, $1,047,528 in the second year, and $491,389 in year three. The grant is to begin on April 1, 2024 and conclude on March 31, 2025, covering the costs of implementation. Keith Dempsey is a Local Journalism Initiative reporter who works out of the Brockville Recorder and Times. The Local Journalism Initiative is funded by the Government of Canada.Charities have welcomed the government’s pledge to put £15m towards delivering thousands of tonnes of food that might otherwise go to waste to those who need it most, an initiative expected to save as many as 60 million meals. The funding, originally pledged by Rishi Sunak in February 2024, was temporarily delayed following the general election but was confirmed by the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs on Friday. The announcement was welcomed by the Felix Project and FareShare - charities fighting food waste and hunger in the UK - who said the funding marks a step towards a zero-waste Britain. Charlotte Hill, the Felix Project’s chief executive, said it is a “scandal to see food grown on UK farms going to waste, especially given the increasing number of people experiencing food insecurity”. “This £15m funding has the potential to unlock huge supplies of healthy and nutritious produce and help the Felix Project deliver even more meals in 2025”, she added. “The Felix Project found 1 in 8 working London families use a food bank every week to help feed their children. We deliver to around 1,200 community organisations, all working hard to feed people living with food insecurity, but the demand is so much more. “We have a long waiting list of organisations desperately wanting food, but we do not have it to give.” It comes amid a long term increase in the use of food banks in the UK, with the Trussell Trust, an anti-poverty charity that operates a network of food banks across the UK, reporting a 37 per cent increase in demand for food parcels between 2021/22 and 2022/23, and another 4 per cent increase between 2022/23 and 2023/24. In a joint statement from Ms Hill and FareShare’s chief executive Kris Gibbon-Walsh, the two charities said: "After years of campaigning by food redistribution charities, we are thrilled to see this fund come to fruition. “We are pleased that the government has recognised that too much food goes to waste on our farms, and that it should be redistributed to feed people who need it." They added: "We look forward to acting quickly with the government, the charity sector, and farmers to maximise the impact of this initiative during British growing season, ensuring surplus food reaches as many people as possible. “We have a proven model which funds farmers to redistribute their unsold food, which means that together, we can take meaningful steps toward achieving a zero-waste Britain." Volunteers with The Felix Project have already rescued nearly 100 tonnes of fresh produce this year alone. The Independent has previously partnered with the charity as part of its Help the Hungry campaign . The funding will allow the charity to expand their operations, ensuring surplus food reaches those in need, the organisation said. Meanwhile, Defra estimates the initiative could save 27,000 tonnes of food annually — equivalent to 60 million meals.

Daily Post Nigeria EPL: Silva names two Chelsea players Fulham targeted during 2-1 win Home News Politics Metro Entertainment Sport Sport EPL: Silva names two Chelsea players Fulham targeted during 2-1 win Published on December 26, 2024 By Don Silas Fulham boss Marco Silva revealed that his team targeted Marc Cucurella and Pedro Neto during their Premier League 2-1 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Boxing Day. Cole Palmer opened the scoring for Chelsea in the 16th minute. But Fulham equalised through substitute Harry Wilson and extended their lead thanks to Rodrigo Muniz’s late goal. “I expected that with Adama [Traore] knowing that Cucurella was going to be more inside, or Cucurella was going to be the second midfielder for them or play in the pocket, we wanted to play with a player like Adama to exploit that space when they are more exposed on that left-hand side, and we wanted to exploit Cucurella’s position; that was the reason behind it,” Silva told Amazon Prime. “The reason is that we wanted to exploit the fact that the full-back [Cucurella] was more inside, and we had the profile of Adama there. Of course, it worked really well.” He added: “We tried to expose Robinson against [Pedro] Neto; we knew Madueke or Neto were going to do this, and we clearly tried to expose Neto against Robinson every time, and we did it.” Related Topics: chelsea EPL fulham Silva Don't Miss EPL: Why Fulham beat Chelsea 2-1 — Maresca You may like EPL: Why Fulham beat Chelsea 2-1 — Maresca EPL: Maresca slams Chelsea players after 2-1 defeat to Fulham EPL: Martin Keown picks player to replace Saka in Arsenal squad EPL: Danny Murphy urges Liverpool to sign Chelsea star as Alexander-Arnold’s replacement EPL: Chelsea’s title hope takes hit after 2-1 defeat to Fulham EPL: Guardiola reacts to Man City’s 1-1 draw with Everton Advertise About Us Contact Us Privacy-Policy Terms Copyright © Daily Post Media Ltd

Russia missile suspected in Azerbaijani plane crash, Moscow warns against 'hypotheses'The Indiana Pacers reached an agreement to acquire center Thomas Bryant from the Miami Heat, ESPN reported Friday. Bryant becomes trade-eligible this Sunday, and the Heat will ship him to Indiana for a swap of future second-round draft picks, according to the report. Bryant, 27, is in his eighth season in the NBA and his second with the Heat. Bryant got into 10 games this season and averaged 4.1 points and 3.2 rebounds in 11.5 minutes per game, his lowest averages since his rookie year. In 277 career games (138 starts) with the Los Angeles Lakers (2017-18; 2022-23), Washington Wizards (2018-22), Denver Nuggets (2023) and Heat (2023-24), Bryant has averaged 9.3 points and 5.4 rebounds per game. The Pacers were seeking a new backup center after both Isaiah Jackson and James Wiseman were lost to torn Achilles tendons. Bryant played collegiately at Indiana. --Field Level Media

Manmohan Singh: Architect of India's Economic TransformationImprobably, one of the great viral hits of the 2000s has returned this holiday season: Charlie the Unicorn. Created by Jason Steele of FilmCow, the original “ Charlie the Unicorn ” Flash animation short was released on Newgrounds in 2005 and slammed in to the cultural vernacular of terminally online millennials. Steele’s Charlie shorts had a tight formula featuring a pink and blue pair of tooth-erodingly saccharine unicorns who would relentlessly bother the skeptical and foul-mouthed Charlie into traveling with them on ceaselessly capricious adventures stocked with classic mid-aughts random humor. At the climax of each short, Charlie would, despite himself, give in to their relentless cheerfulness and start to enjoy himself — at which point they would conk him on the head and traffic one of his organs. When you write it all out like that it really does make you think: You know what? Skibidi Toilet is fine. Steele followed up with some sequels, parodies, and spinoffs throughout the ’00s and early teens, eventually culminating in a Charlie “finale” in 2021. But lo, on the second day of Christmas my YouTube algorithm gave to me “Charlie the Unicorn Enjoys a Moment of Peace.” And, spoilers, but, the title is accurate. In the new vid, nothing bad happens to Charlie at all, and he is allowed to engage earnestly with a moment of true whimsy without any negative consequences. I’m happy for him. I wish that for you as well, reader, and for all of us, in this holiday season and the new year to come. Animation Entertainment Fantasy Special Issues Yuletide YouTube

The state’s top road safety bureaucrat has rejected suggestions that new high-tech cameras that can catch wrongdoers on West Australian roads en masse are revenue-raisers. Road Safety Commissioner Adrian Warner joined Road Safety Minister David Michael on Monday to announce the rollout of the six mobile cameras from Australia Day. Road Safety Commissioner Adrian Warner and Road Safety Minister David Michael. The smart cameras, leased for five years at a cost of $22 million, can easily spot motorists using their phones or driving without a seatbelt and will be deployed to deter the behaviours that make up a large reason for so many of the fatalities on WA roads. A camera pointed at just one lane on the Kwinana Freeway near Salter Point last month spotted more than 6300 people using their mobiles while driving, and 5100 not wearing their seatbelts. Had that camera been used to issue fines, it could have netted the Road Trauma Trust account anywhere from $5 million to $10 million, depending on the severity of the offences. The rollout of the new cameras will coincide with a three-month grace period where motorists breaking the law will be issues with a caution instead of a fine. Warner said this demonstrated the cameras were not about revenue-raising, but changing behaviours. “It’s anything but revenue raising, that’s why we’re doing caution notices,” he said. “This is about drivers changing their behaviour. We have a culture problem. We need to address it, and these cameras are the first step in doing that.” Warner said 99 per cent of people wore seatbelts, but 20 per cent of people who died in crashes weren’t wearing seatbelts. “That should tell you something,” he said. The announcement comes as WA records its worst road toll in almost 10 years, with 182 deaths. Michael said in this context now was the time for the technology to become a vital and permanent tool to be used across the state. “The message is clear and simple: these cameras are coming, slow down, buckle up and put your phone away,” he said. Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter .LONDON -- Under-pressure head coach Ange Postecoglou has said his team's lacklustre form means he is "in a fight" but the Australian backed himself to get the club out of their slump, adding he loves being in "the middle of a storm." Postecoglou's future as Spurs boss has been called into question following a run of results that has seen the north London club record just one win in their last eight games. Their struggles have caused a portion of fans to lose faith in Postecoglou's project and some of them were involved in a heated confrontation with the manager following Spurs' defeat at Bournemouth last week. Spurs have won four away matches in 2024 and travel to face on Sunday in desperate need of a convincing victory over the division's bottom-placed club. St. Mary's was the scene of former Spurs boss Antonio Conte's famous post-match rant in which he branded his players as "selfish" and accused them of not wanting to play under pressure after they let a two-goal lead slip to draw 3-3 with Southampton in March 2023. Asked on Thursday if he would ever make similar comments about his own team in the way that Conte did, Postecoglou told a news conference: "Look, I don't think it's fair to comment. Antonio, like I said, is a world-class manager and has his own way of doing things, his own reasons for doing that. "I am here, I am in for the fight. I am in a fight, for sure. For better or worse I am not going anywhere at the moment because everything is still in my power and my responsibility. I still have a real desire to get us through this stage so that people see what is on the other side. My resolve and determination hasn't wavered one little bit. "I love a fight, I love a scrape, I love being in the middle of a storm when everyone doubts because I know what it is on the other side if you get through it. My job is to get through it." Postecoglou's patience with some of the performance levels shown by some of the senior players within his injury-depleted squad has seemingly worn thin, with the 59-year-old saying Timo Werner's display in Thursday's with Rangers " Earlier on Thursday, Postecoglou said he had no time for worrying about his players' "bruised egos" when he provides them with direct feedback on their performances and reiterated they need to make meaningful contributions on the pitch. Asked whether those issues tie into the wider problems of Spurs' recent, trophy-less, past, Postecoglou said: "I'm sick of that. That's an excuse for me and that's why even with 's comments [about the Tottenham hierarchy], I just think that's an excuse. "At the moment I'm here, I take responsibility. These players, we're here. If we think some mythical thing exists in this club that prevents success then change it. What's the point otherwise? Don't come here. I just don't buy into that. "At the moment we're in a difficult situation because of kind of where we are squad-wise and team-wise. You either embrace this challenge. If you want excuses there are a million of them. There are a million excuses as to why we can't be successful but if that's what your crutch is, particularly in tough moments, then what's the point? Just move on then and go somewhere else." Postecoglou confirmed that first-choice centre backs Cristian Romero and will miss Sunday's trip to face Southampton as the severity of their respective muscular injuries continue to be assessed. However, fellow defender could return for the game at St. Mary's.

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China always works with other countries on path toward modernizationWhen Nathan Walker scored just 11 seconds into Thursday night’s eventual shootout win over San Jose, it marked the fastest goal of the NHL season. Walker capitalized on a poor rim by Sharks goaltender Yaroslav Askarov that was picked off by Radek Faksa, and centered to Walker at the net-front. Faksa started the play by winning the game’s opening faceoff, part of a perfect 6 for 6 first period in the circle for the veteran center. “I think if you can just have a good shift in itself, let alone get a goal on the first shift, it kind of sets the tone for the game,” Walker said. “Faks made a great heads up play for me there. ... Just stayed in front of the net, and got a nice little deflection on it.” Walker’s goal was the fastest by a Blues player since Zack Bolduc scored 11 seconds into the game on April 7 in Anaheim. It was tied for the sixth-fastest goal in franchise history, as Alexander Steen (March 16, 2010) and Greg Paslawski (Oct. 29, 1985) share the record at eight seconds. Walker’s goal was seven seconds faster than the previous quickest tally, which was Michael Kesselring’s goal 18 seconds into Utah’s game in St. Louis on Nov. 7. The line of Walker, Faksa and Toropchenko is one of just 28 around the NHL that have played at least two hours together at 5 on 5. During that time, the Blues are even (6-6) in goals. “We’ve got a Russian, a Czech and an Aussie, so the communication is a little tough sometimes,” Walker said. “It’s good. We chat a lot. We’re good friends on and off the ice, so it definitely makes for a good mix.” Welcome back Blues defenseman Pierre-Olivier Joseph was the only St. Louis player on the ice for both goals scored on Thursday night, as he helped get the puck deep before Walker’s goal in the first period, and then Joseph picked up the primary assist on Jordan Kyrou’s second-period goal. Joseph was playing his first game in a week following a lower-body injury in Buffalo that forced him to miss three games. In total, he logged 15:53 of ice time with two shot attempts and one blocked shot. “I thought P.O played very well,” Blues coach Drew Bannister said. “I thought he stepped in and played well. I was happy for him, I was happy for the team.” With Joseph on the ice at 5 on 5, the Blues outshot the Sharks, 13-5. That 72.2% share of shots on goal was the second-highest of the season for Joseph in 14 games played. Stuck out there Leading up to Alexander Wennberg’s game-tying goal with 8.8 seconds remaining in the third period on Thursday, a quartet of Blues were trudging through shifts that nearly reached three minutes. Robert Thomas, Pavel Buchnevich, Colton Parayko and Ryan Suter were all on the ice for the 2:39 preceding Wennberg’s goal with the extra attacker. It was by far each player’s longest shift of the evening. Jake Neighbours, Brayden Schenn and Radek Faksa rotated in as the fifth Blues skater on the ice. The shift spanned four faceoffs (three lost by Thomas to Macklin Celebrini, one won by Faksa vs. Celebirni) and San Jose’s timeout about a minute into the shift. The Blues iced the puck with 1:23 left in the third period, so they were not allowed to change, but a stoppage with 45 seconds could have allowed St. Louis to get fresh bodies on the ice. Parayko and Suter lead all Blues skaters in total time on ice at 5 on 5, while Thomas averages more than a minute more of ice time than the next closest Blues forward at 5 on 5.Innovative FRP Cable Tray System Revolutionizing Industrial InfrastructureHow a hedge fund exodus reshaped global cocoa markets

New Delhi, Dec. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global mobile crushers and screeners market is projected to hit the market valuation of US$ 6.84 billion by 2033 from US$ 4.20 billion in 2024 at a CAGR of 5.56% during the forecast period 2025–2033. The mobile crushers and screeners market experiences significant demand from construction, mining, and recycling industries, largely attributed to the surge in urbanization and the need for on-site material processing. For instance, India’s National Infrastructure Pipeline plans to invest over US$1.4 trillion by 2025, fueling extensive road, railway, and commercial projects that rely on mobile equipment to reduce transportation costs. Meanwhile, China’s urban population recently surpassed 850 million, highlighting the intense need for efficient material processing across major cities. Brazil’s mining production, which includes over 400 million metric tons of iron ore, drives increased adoption of flexible machinery capable of handling large volumes. In parallel, Africa’s urban population is projected to triple by 2050, further intensifying infrastructure activities where mobile crushers and screeners offer agility and cost advantages. Download a detailed overview: https://www.astuteanalytica.com/request-sample/mobile-crushers-and-screeners-market Opportunities in the mobile crushers and screeners market arise from advanced technologies that enhance equipment capabilities. The global industrial IoT market reached an estimated value of US$300 billion in 2023, prompting manufacturers to integrate automation, telematics, and IoT into mobile crushers for real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and improved safety. Stringent environmental regulations worldwide have also promoted recycling and sustainable practices, incentivizing the adoption of screeners to manage construction waste and transform it into reusable materials. In Europe, which aims to recycle at least 70% of construction waste, demand for low-emission, fuel-efficient machinery continues to climb. The US infrastructure bill has allocated significant funds to upgrade roads, bridges, and public transport, creating multiple projects that benefit from mobile crushing solutions. Similarly, Japan’s focus on the upcoming 2025 World Expo underscores the demand for rapid, on-site material processing. Another influential driver in the mobile crushers and screeners market is the rise of rental services, which account for over 30% of equipment usage among small operators, offering a cost-effective option for those hesitant to commit to full ownership. Australia’s approved mining projects, valued in the billions, often rely on rental agreements to scale operations efficiently. This rental trend intersects with a growing emphasis on fuel efficiency and electric-powered equipment, reflecting worldwide efforts to reduce carbon footprints. Combined with Europe’s continued focus on green initiatives, these developments underscore why mobile crushers and screeners remain crucial for infrastructure expansion, mining activities, and sustainable waste management on a global scale. Key Findings in Mobile Crushers and Screeners Market Latest Developments in Global Movements Shaping The Mobile Crushers And Screeners Market The mobile crushers and screeners market is witnessing a wave of new developments driving higher asset utilization, improved user experience, and innovative approaches to meeting sustainability goals. Certain brands have over 900 authenticated dealership networks that distribute modern units with real-time data analytics. More than 6,000 advanced hybrid crushers are now in operation worldwide, signaling a shift toward cleaner technology. Some of the largest rental fleets include as many as 1,500 portable crushing and screening machines, reflecting a growing preference for flexible, short-term contracts. Construction firms have expanded their fleets by 8,000 additional units this year, aiming to cope with elaborate urban infrastructural demands. In tandem with environmental mandates, at least 15 major manufacturers have introduced electric-driven crushers that help cut carbon emissions by substantial margins each project. The cost of low-emission machines has hit about 520,000 USD for standard mid-tier models. Asia-Pacific leads the mobile crushers and screeners market in adopting multi-functional screeners, logging over 2,200 new equipment deliveries since January 2023. Telematics integration is more prominent than ever, with up to 2,500 connected units sending performance metrics to centralized dashboards daily. Research institutes highlight technological collaborations, where 25 universities are working on AI-driven improvements for crushing efficiency. Industry observers also note that the combined capacity of newly sold mobile crushers and screeners can exceed 105 million tons of processed material annually. These advancements, fueled by environmental considerations and rapid construction initiatives, are repositioning the market for robust growth and operational breakthroughs over the coming years. Global Shifts Spotlight The Evolving Mobile Crushers And Screeners Market Recent trends underscore a substantial push toward multi-functional, eco-conscious solutions in the mobile crushers and screeners arena. Global valuation has inched up to nearly US$ 4.7 billion in 2023, reflecting new infrastructure investments and a demand for on-site recycling measures. An impressive 6,500 brand-new units have come online in the past eight months, indicating an acceleration in adoption. In Europe, a thriving retrofit market valued at about US$ 780 million caters to operators upgrading older machines to meet stricter emission rules. More than 3,200 crushers worldwide are now equipped with AI-based monitoring to optimize fuel usage and minimize downtime. The largest rental fleet in North America, which hosts over 1,700 mobile machines, has reported a spike in short-term lease agreements as construction firms strive for project flexibility. Catering to evolving workforce needs, over 85 specialized training programs have been established to elevate skill sets in operating and maintaining advanced crushers. Industry events are also seeing fresh momentum: one major expo in Asia mobile crushers and screeners market drew 25,000 visitors exclusively from the crushing and screening domain earlier this year. This surge in interest has benefited manufacturers, who now boast shortened lead times, with new orders being fulfilled in around 10 weeks instead of the former 14. Governments are further stimulating sales by offering up to 200,000 USD in tax incentives for each certified low-emission model purchased. Additionally, the discovery of more than 45 new mineral sites across developing regions has triggered a spike in demand for mobile screeners specialized in high-volume sifting operations. These collective shifts point to a highly dynamic sector—one in which innovations and regulatory imperatives converge to redefine how crushing and screening machines are designed, deployed, and maintained. Crushers Outpacing Screeners: How Jaw, Impact, And Cone Technologies Dominate The Mobile Market Mobile crushers—particularly jaw, impact, and cone variants—are fast overtaking screeners in the mobile crushers and screeners market when it comes on-site capability, scale, and overall market demand. One key factor is raw power: a single mobile cone crusher can process up to 300 tons of material per hour. Versatility is another driver, as these units adeptly handle recycled asphalt, concrete debris, and even primary hard-rock applications. An estimated 21,000 jaw crushers are in operation at construction sites worldwide, many of which are chosen for their ease of setup, mobility, and consistent throughput. On the economic front, crushers minimize transportation costs by allowing materials to be processed directly on-site. Instead of hauling large volumes of unprocessed rock to central plants, contractors can crush it where they work, saving both labor and fuel. Rapid urban development across Asia, Europe, and North America continues to expand highways and infrastructure, further fueling this surge in crusher demand. Several leading manufacturers have recorded combined annual revenues surpassing US$800 million from mobile crushers, reflecting robust interest from major construction firms. As sustainable practices become more urgent, operators also view mobile crushers as an efficient way to recycle aggregates and reduce environmental impact, ensuring that these crushing technologies maintain their clear lead over screeners in today’s market. Ask For Customization @ https://www.astuteanalytica.com/ask-for-customization/mobile-crushers-and-screeners-market Mining and Quarry Applications to Remain at the Top of Mobile Crushers and Screeners Market with 31% Market Share The mining and quarry industries stand as the largest consumers of mobile crushers and screeners because these operations demand consistent, large-scale volume management. As of 2023, the worldwide deployment of mobile crushers and screeners in mining and quarry sites is valued at roughly US$1.6 billion. Some large-scale mines handle daily loads exceeding 200,000 tons of extracted material, intensifying the need for high-capacity crushers that can operate continuously in rugged conditions. Meanwhile, one top-tier European quarry manages nearly 1,000 tons of aggregate each hour using modern mobile crushing rigs, showcasing the sheer scale at which these machines work. Expanding mining activities in regions such as Africa, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific mobile crushers and screeners market further amplify demand for portable hardware that can navigate remote sites. Leading manufacturers have collectively shipped over 12,000 units specifically targeted for mining uses this year, underscoring the sector’s appetite for advanced equipment. Beyond extraction volume, evolving regulations on emissions and reclamation underscore the appeal of mobile crushers and screeners: these units reduce material transport and lower fuel consumption, aligning with environmental standards. Asia-Pacific players alone are investing over US$700 million in mobile crushers to boost quarry output, reflecting robust economic growth and rising infrastructure development. Ultimately, the need for operational efficiency, environmental compliance, and large-scale throughput cements mining and quarry operations as the prime consumers driving the continued rise of mobile crushers and screeners. Global Mobile Crushers and Screeners Market Key Players: Komatsu Mining Corporation Anaconda Equipment Ltd ASTEC INDUSTRIES, INC. 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PIH has rolled out community social dialogue sessions known as Bwalo la Chinyamata, which target boys as allies in ending GBV. It also supported the establishment of community task forces and groups that link GBV survivors to screening for health complications and referral to law enforcers, psychosocial counselling and other remedies. The grassroots initiatives have strengthened coordination between local structures such as mother groups and community policing forums with child protection officers to effectively prevent GBV and respond to rights violations. PIH has also trained health workers on the management of GBV cases, helped over 2 000 survivors of rape, defilement, child marriages and other forms of GBV. Girls below 18 years old constitute about 80 percent of the reported cases, PIH reports. Gloria Munlo, now 22, is worried that illegal marriages involving girls below 18 have become a tolerated form of defilement. The girl, from Chikalema Village in Traditional Authority Chikalema, dropped out of Form Four and married a 24-year-old tailor during the Covid-19 school break in 2020. “It was just peer pressure,” she says. “All my four friends got married. I was 17 when I followed suit.” The last born in a family of seven children was the first to reach Form Four. “My parents were shocked when I dropped out months before completing secondary school. None of their children had obtained the Malawi School Certificate of Education [MSCE],” Gloria recounts. The parents tried in vain to rescue the girl from the outlawed marriage. “He promised to love me till death and I married him against my parents’ will. I got pregnant and it was difficult to return to my parents,” she says. Shortly after Gloria gave birth through caesarian procedure, the husband ejected her “saying he wasn’t ready for marriage”. “I spent days without food. He used to beat me day and night while screaming all sorts of abuse,” she recalls. The girl reported the case to the district’s social welfare office, but the abuse persisted. He kicked her out when the boy was 11 months old. “I was stranded. I asked my parents to give me a second chance, they accepted me back,” she says regretfully. In 2021, Gloria, with support from the local agents in the fight against GBV, sued her husband for child support. To her delight, Chikonde Magistrate’s Court in the district ordered him to pay K20 000 in monthly child support. However, the man only complied for a month, risking imprisonment for contempt of court. Gloria regrets quitting school just when she was about to sit for MSCE examinations, which marks transition from secondary school to university. When the baby was one year and six months old, her parents sent her back to school. Her mother devotedly took care of the baby during school hours and her father paid school fees so that she could learn. Her re-enrolment at Neno Community Day Secondary School in 2022 gave her a second chance to learn and achieve her dreams despite insults from her schoolmates. The girl, who scored 32 points in her MSCE examinations, dreams of studying tailoring to become self-sufficient. “My parents are my hero,” she says. “I cannot pay back for everything they have done to me. I won’t marry anytime soon. I’ve to take care of my son and parents.” District gender officer Gertrude Mphande says child marriages and sexual assault remain rampant in Neno. She says most of the rape and defilement cases are perpetrated by kabaza cyclists who carry travellers at a fee. PIH is supporting government in the global push to achieve the Beijing Declaration adopted in September 1995 to end all forms of violence against women and girls. The international declaration adopted at the Fourth World Conference on Women in the Chinese capital promotes gender equality and women’s empowerment. It embodies a shared vision to create a future free from fear and injustice. The declaration was the global talking point and rallying call during this year’s 16 Days of Activism against GBV, which was launched at Mpasa CDSS ground on November 25. The national theme was Unite to End Violence against Women and Girls in Malawi towards Beijing +30.

New York can be a magical place for museumgoers. It also can be overwhelming and overcrowded at times, especially at the biggest, most famous museums. Luckily, the city has scores of great museums to choose from: Everything from small and quirky, to elegant gems housed in historic mansions, to preserved Lower East Side tenement apartments and hands-on experiences that might surprise even longtime New Yorkers. “Going to the Museum of Modern Art or the Metropolitan Museum of Art or the American Museum of Natural History is fantastic. But they can be like a big super-sized coffee drink, while we’re more like a cup of espresso,” says Alex Kalman, director of two of the city’s tiniest museums, Mmuseumm1 and Mmuseumm2. One is built into an old elevator shaft in a downtown alleyway. At other small museums you’ll find a cozy, Viennese-style coffee shop; kosher Jewish comfort food; and edgy gift shops. You could view the chair that George Washington sat in before giving his inaugural address to Congress. Or you might make seltzer or solve math puzzles. Here’s some of what’s happening at NYC’s “other” museums: 1048 5th Ave. This museum, housed in a 1914 Gilded Age mansion that was once home to society doyenne Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt III, focuses on art and design from Austria and Germany. Its Cafe Sabarsky is a destination of its own, with 1912 upholstery, period decor, and a grand piano in the corner used for cabaret, chamber and classical music performances. On view now is “Egon Schiele: Living Landscapes” and “Austrian Masterworks from the Neue Galerie.” 227 W 27th St. Tucked inside the Fashion Institute of Technology, behind the big sculpture in front, is the city’s only museum solely devoted to fashion. And it’s free. Opening in February is “Fashioning Wonder: A Cabinet of Curiosities,” exploring connections between cabinets of curiosities and fashion. 1109 5th Ave. at 92nd St. On view now are “Illit Azouley: Mere Things,” the first solo exhibit in a U.S. museum dedicated to the Berlin-based artist, and “Engaging with History: Works from the Collection.” Other displays include the “Tel Dan Stele,” a 9th century BCE stone monument fragment containing the earliest mention of the royal House of David outside of the Bible. The gift shop features an impressive array of specialty gifts, including works by artist Oded Halahmy. There’s a cafe with updated takes on traditional bagels, blintzes, herring and house-cured salmon. 2 East 91st St. One of the city’s two Smithsonian museums, the Cooper Hewitt focuses on innovative design. Its gift shop rivals MoMA’s, and there’s a private garden and small restaurant. The museum is housed in the former home of industrial magnate Andrew Carnegie. Completed in 1902, the mansion was the first in the U.S. to have a structural steel frame, and one of the first in the city to have a passenger elevator and central heating. It is now LEED-certified and features other cutting-edge technologies. A major exhibit on now, “Making Home: Smithsonian Design Triennial,” explores design’s role in shaping concepts of home, physically and emotionally. It sprawls over the entire mansion and will be on view through Aug. 10. 1 Bowling Green The other Smithsonian in town, it’s at the lower end of Manhattan inside the Alexander Hamilton U.S. Customs House, now a city landmark. Admission is free, and current exhibitions include “Jeffrey Veregge: Of Gods and Heroes,” “Native New York” and “Infinity of Nations.” The gift shop features authentic Native American art, crafts, apparel and jewelry from a wide representation of groups, in addition to books by and about Native Americans. 103 Orchard St. With something for all ages, the Tenement Museum is housed in two preserved tenement buildings, one from 1863 and the other from 1888. Each apartment is a kind of time capsule, telling the story of a different immigrant or migrant family who lived there. The museum also offers walking tours of the neighborhood. “What is most unique about the Tenement Museum is that it shines the spotlight on ‘ordinary people’ — working-class families who never imagined they’d one day be the subject of a museum,” says Tenement Museum President Annie Polland. 170 Central Park West A great way to learn more about the city’s history, including the fact that Washington was inaugurated here. A permanent gallery on the fourth floor features a detailed recreation of the White House Oval Office in Washington, D.C., where presidents have worked since 1909. The Meet the Presidents Gallery traces, through artwork and objects, the evolution of the presidency and executive branch. Also on view is the chair from Washington’s inauguration at Federal Hall, on Wall Street, the only presidential inauguration held in New York City. Other current exhibits include “Pets and the City,” “Fred W. McDarrah: Pride and Protest.” There’s a permanent “Gallery of Tiffany Lamps.” 225 Fifth Ave. A hands-on museum with all kinds of math-oriented puzzles and thought-inspiring curiosities, like a tricycle with square wheels that rides smoothly on a zigzagged surface. In an exhibit called “Human Tree,” visitors can make successively smaller images of themselves that combine to make a “fractal tree” that sways in response to their movements. 474 Hemlock St, Brooklyn An interactive museum and factory tour run in partnership with the city’s oldest seltzer works, a family business now in its fourth generation. The museum, inside Brooklyn Seltzer Boys’ active factory, is “dedicated to preserving and promoting the effervescent history of seltzer water,” and celebrates “the manufacturing of seltzer, the science of seltzer, and seltzer as a cultural force in New York City and the world beyond.” Not to mention, guests can spritz each other with seltzer. Get local news delivered to your inbox!

BioXcel Therapeutics Announces Proposed Public OfferingVitor Pereira has transformed Wolves' belief but he needs signings to fix their defenceA coroner has welcomed requirements to fit new vehicles with reversing sensors following the tragic death of a toddler at Wangaratta. or signup to continue reading The 16-month-old girl was run over by her father at their rural property on February 25 last year. The site was under construction and was in disarray. The father believed the girl was about 10 to 20 metres away while he unloaded materials from his utility. He had checked for toys and other items nearby, got into his vehicle about 9.30am, and accidentally ran over her. She was unresponsive and her highly distressed parents rushed her to Wangaratta hospital in another vehicle. Her father believed she was still breathing but despite CPR being performed by hospital staff, the girl died. Police attended the family's property and found loud music was playing from the utility and a generator was also creating noise. The utility did not have a reversing camera or sensors and the rear mirror was poor and did not show the ground near the vehicle. The father wasn't charged. Coroner Audrey Jamieson said, unfortunately, such incidents weren't uncommon. There were 25 such deaths recorded from 2012 to 2023 in Victoria. There are 41 incidents each year in Victoria where children are run over and injured or killed. The one to five age bracket was the most common for deaths, and the majority of those killed were aged one. SUVs and large utilities were overrepresented and there was a spike in low-speed runover deaths last year. The child who died at Wangaratta was one of six killed in the state in 2023. The coroner noted it was unclear how she came to be behind the vehicle but noted obstructed vision and loud noises prevented her father from being aware of her presence. New Australian design rules, which will require new cars to have at least two reverse safety features including sensors, cameras or vibration system, will come into effect in November 2025. The coroner noted it could take some time before all Victorian cars had such features given the average age of vehicles on the road was about 11 years. Kidsafe Victoria is also working on a low-speed runover prevention strategy. "I sincerely hope that the strategy is fruitful, and that Victoria will see a reduction in these tragic deaths," coroner Jamieson said. "The forthcoming requirement for new vehicles to be fitted with reversing sensors and/or cameras will hopefully aid to reduce the frequency of these deaths. "However, I also acknowledge the risk that drivers may become blase and become excessively reliant on these technologies. "It is therefore imperative that these standards are combined, so as to magnify their effect, with public education on the danger of low-speed runovers, particularly in domestic settings." The coroner said the death was a tragic accident and gave her condolences to the girl's parents. DAILY Today's top stories curated by our news team. WEEKDAYS Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation. WEEKLY The latest news, results & expert analysis. WEEKDAYS Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening. WEEKLY Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters. WEEKLY Love footy? We've got all the action covered. WEEKLY Every Saturday and Tuesday, explore destinations deals, tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe. WEEKLY Going out or staying in? Find out what's on. WEEKDAYS Sharp. Close to the ground. Digging deep. Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs, politics and more. TWICE WEEKLY Your essential national news digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday. WEEKLY Get news, reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarExpert, ACM's exclusive motoring partner. TWICE WEEKLY Get real, Australia! Let the ACM network's editors and journalists bring you news and views from all over. AS IT HAPPENS Be the first to know when news breaks. DAILY Your digital replica of Today's Paper. Ready to read from 5am! DAILY Test your skills with interactive crosswords, sudoku & trivia. Fresh daily! Advertisement Advertisement

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