New Delhi: Hours after Dr Manmohan Singh’s last rites were performed with full state honours at Delhi’s Nigambodh Ghat, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra accused the Centre of having “insulted” the former prime minister, the first person from the Sikh community to hold the position, by not arranging the cremation ceremony at a place that could also have been turned into his memorial. Priyanka, who represents Kerala’s Wayanad in the Lok Sabha, said that the government should have “risen above politics and narrow-mindedness” in the matter, adding that even the members of Singh’s family had to struggle and jostle for space in the crowd at the cremation site. The Gandhi siblings also received support from Aam Aadmi Party chief, and former Delhi chief minister, Arvind Kejriwal, who said that he was “stunned” to learn that Singh’s last rites were performed at Nigambodh Ghat, which is considered the oldest and also the most commonly used crematoriums in the national capital. Kejriwal said that the last rites should have been performed at Raj Ghat instead. On Friday, in a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge had demanded that Singh’s last rites be performed at a place where a memorial could also be built. The government had responded saying that since space will be allotted for building Singh’s memorial only after forming a trust, cremation can take place for now. With Singh having breathed his last Thursday night at the age of 92, the Congress decided against getting into a standoff with the government on the issue, and the last rites were performed at Nigambodh Ghat with full state honours in the presence of the highest occupants of the political executive, chief of the three services, and foreign dignitaries. However, hours after the cremation ceremony was concluded, Rahul, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, hit out at the government, pointing out that till date, the last rites of other prime ministers have been held at designated sites, allowing people to pay their respects without any inconvenience. “The great son of Mother India and the first Prime Minister from the Sikh community, Dr Manmohan Singh ji has been totally insulted by the present government by performing his last rites today at the Nigambodh Ghat. He was the Prime Minister of India for a decade and during his tenure the country became an economic superpower and poor and backward classes of the country still depend on his policies for support,” the MP wrote in a post on X. भारत माता के महान सपूत और सिख समुदाय के पहले प्रधानमंत्री डॉ मनमोहन सिंह जी का अंतिम संस्कार आज निगमबोध घाट पर करवाकर वर्तमान सरकार द्वारा उनका सरासर अपमान किया गया है। एक दशक के लिए वह भारत के प्रधानमंत्री रहे, उनके दौर में देश आर्थिक महाशक्ति बना और उनकी नीतियां आज भी देश के... — Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) December 28, 2024 Priyanka also took to X to write, “By not providing an appropriate place for the cremation of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, the government has not done justice to the dignity of the post of the former PM, his personality, his legacy, and the self-respecting Sikh community. Earlier, all PMs were given the highest honour and respect. Dr Manmohan Singh also deserves this honour and a samadhi sthal.” पूर्व प्रधानमंत्री डॉ मनमोहन सिंह जी के अंतिम संस्कार के लिए यथोचित स्थान न उपलब्ध कराकर सरकार ने पूर्व प्रधानमंत्री के पद की गरिमा, मनमोहन सिंह जी की शख्सियत, उनकी विरासत और खुद्दार सिख समुदाय के साथ न्याय नहीं किया। इससे पहले सभी पूर्व प्रधानमंत्रियों को सर्वोच्च सम्मान और... — Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) December 28, 2024 Kejriwal , in a statement, said, “The BJP government could not provide even 1,000 yards of land for the last rites and memorial of Dr Manmohan Singh, who belonged to the Sikh community and was renowned all over the world and was the Prime Minister of India for 10 years?” Also Read: Two-time PM, Congress stalwart Manmohan Singh cremated with full state honours at Delhi’s Nigambodh Ghat var ytflag = 0;var myListener = function() {document.removeEventListener('mousemove', myListener, false);lazyloadmyframes();};document.addEventListener('mousemove', myListener, false);window.addEventListener('scroll', function() {if (ytflag == 0) {lazyloadmyframes();ytflag = 1;}});function lazyloadmyframes() {var ytv = document.getElementsByClassName("klazyiframe");for (var i = 0; i < ytv.length; i++) {ytv[i].src = ytv[i].getAttribute('data-src');}} Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() );Transition, energy keys Boiling Springs' boys basketball win over Dover in holiday tournament openertop646 one 。

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- As coach Jerod Mayo elected to punt from his team's own 28-yard line, down 30 points with 11 minutes left in the fourth quarter of Saturday's game, the few Patriots fans left began to chant "Fire Mayo." It was that kind of game Saturday, as the dominated the struggling Patriots in front of a barren crowd at Gillette Stadium en route to a 40-7 win. It was the Patriots' second home loss by 30-plus points this century. The victory clinched a playoff spot for the Chargers and gave them double-digit wins for the third time since 2010. The loss dropped the Patriots to 3-13, their second straight season with 13 losses, but it moved them closer to clinching a top pick in the NFL draft. The Patriots will end their season next week with a home game against the . The Chargers will head to Las Vegas for their season finale against the Raiders, a game that could have playoff-seeding implications. The Chargers would secure the fifth seed with a win over the Raiders and a Steelers loss next week. (10-6) Thunderous trouncing. Saturday's win was the Chargers' best performance of the season, scoring a season-high 40 points. A week after the Patriots nearly beat the Bills, the Chargers pummeled them from the beginning of this game to secure a playoff spot. looks healthy. Dobbins had been one of the best running backs in the NFL, but a sprained left MCL sidelined him for the Chargers' past four games. He appeared to be his old self in his first game back Saturday, as he scored a touchdown and gained 76 rushing yards, which is more than any Chargers running back had in his absence. The offensive line protected Herbert. This had been an issue all season, and without starting right guard , it appeared it could continue Saturday. But the Chargers had one of their best blocking games of the season. The Patriots pressured Herbert on only six of his 39 dropbacks (15%), his second-lowest pressure rate in a game this season (12% in Week 11 versus the Bengals). -- at Raiders (TBD, Sunday)

Investing.com -- Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (NASDAQ:CRDO) on Monday reported a 64% surge in second-quarter revenue, driven by robust demand for its connectivity solutions fueled by increasing AI deployments. The company also narrowed its quarterly loss Credo's shares soared 31% in after-market trading. The cable maker posted revenue of $72 million for the quarter ended Nov. 2, a substantial year-over-year increase. Its GAAP net loss was trimmed to $0.03 per share, compared to a loss of $0.04 per share in the same period a year earlier. Credo is projecting third-quarter revenue between $115 million and $125 million, with GAAP gross margin expected to range from 60.6% to 62.6%. The company anticipates operating expenses of $58.6 million to $60.6 million on a GAAP basis. Shares of the company were up 31% in the aftermarket trading. Related Articles Credo shares surge after 64% jump in revenue, narrowed quarterly loss U.S. stocks mixed at close of trade; Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.29% Mexico stocks higher at close of trade; S&P/BMV IPC up 1.24%Stock market today: Wall Street climbs as bitcoin bursts above $99,000

It was revealed on-air this morning that Nikki Osborne will be joining the Nova 106.9 Brisbane breakfast team as part of the brand new Ash, Luttsy & Nikki Osborne show, launching in 2025. Osborne was on the phone after 8am on the Nova Brisbane breakfast show this morning and was welcomed to the show by her new co-hosts and O’Neill. The change of announcer comes in the final week of radio ratings for 2024. Many metro radio breakfast shows around Australia will go off air after Friday’s programs and not return for seven weeks. Commenting on her new role, Osborne said: “I have big flippers to fill but I’m confident Brisbane will warm to my ways. Sure, I get in trouble a bit, but I’ve got two big brothers in Ash and Luttsy and I have no doubt they’ll steer me even further off course! I love Brisbane. I grew up here and I look forward to having a good laugh with our listeners in this amazing city.” Ash and Luttsy added: “We’re excited to welcome Nikki aboard and join us for breakfast every morning. A Brissie local whose experience in the entertainment industry is second-to-none, we know Nikki will be an awesome addition to the team.” Nova Network’s group programming director Brendan Taylor made the decision on the new metro radio team member. Taylor said: “A proud Brisbane local, Nikki brings a wealth of experience and her infectious personality and comedic talent makes her a great fit for the show. We know our listeners will love spending time with Ash, Luttsy and Nikki in 2025.” Osborne has worked as a sketch comedy veteran, writer, trained actor and stand-up comedian across the past two decades. On social media presence, Osborne’s characters ‘Angry Aunt’ and the popular ‘Bush Barbie’ have earned her a large following and tens of millions of views. Her comedy credentials have earned her regular roles in sketch comedy television series including Mick Molly’s The Nation , Peter Helliar’s How to Stay Married and as narrator on the AACTA-nominated comedy series, Drunk History . Osborne has appeared as a guest on television shows including Hughesy, We Have a Problem and I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here and competed in the 2024 season of Dancing with the Stars , making it through to the grand final. She also hosted game show Quizmania and lifestyle show Find Me a Dream Home and as an actor, Osborne’s credits include starring as Delvene Delaney in the Paul Hogan miniseries Hoges: The Paul Hogan Story . See also: Brisbane radio bombshell – Susie O’Neill quits Nova breakfast – ‘time to pursue other goals, professionally and personally’After-hours movers: Zscaler, Honeywell, Microchip Technology and morePost snowfall, CM Omar Abdullah drives to home constituency Ganderbal to assess situation

Israel detains the director of one of northern Gaza's last functioning hospitals, Palestinians say DEIR AL BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Gaza's Health Ministry says Israel’s army has detained the director of one of northern Gaza's last functioning hospitals. The announcement on Saturday came after health officials said Israeli troops stormed the hospital on Friday and forced many staff and patients outside and told them to strip in winter weather. Israel’s army didn’t respond to questions about the hospital director. It denied it had entered or set fire to the complex but acknowledged it had ordered people outside. It said it was conducting operations against Hamas in the area. The military repeated claims that Hamas militants operate inside Kamal Adwan Hospital, which officials there have denied. 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New Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc and Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly met with Howard Lutnick, Trump’s nominee for commerce secretary, as well as North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, Trump’s pick to lead the Interior Department. The meeting was a follow up to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s meeting with Trump at Mar-a-Lago last month. Trump has threatened to impose sweeping tariffs if Canada does not stem what he calls a flow of migrants and fentanyl into the United States. Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who instituted economic reforms, cremated in New Delhi NEW DELHI (AP) — Manmohan Singh, the former Indian prime minister widely regarded as the architect of the country’s economic reform program, has been cremated after a state funeral. The veteran leader, who was also credited for a landmark nuclear deal with the United States, died late Thursday at age 92. Singh’s body was taken Saturday to the headquarters of his Congress party in New Delhi, where party leaders and activists paid tributes to him and chanted “Manmohan Singh lives forever.” Later, his body was transported to a crematorium ground for his last rites as soldiers beat drums. A mild-mannered technocrat, Singh was prime minister for 10 years until 2014. Winning ticket for $1.22 billion lottery jackpot sold in California, Mega Millions says ATLANTA (AP) — At least one Mega Millions player has plenty of dough to ring in the New Year after drawing the winning number. After three months without anyone winning the top prize in the lottery, a ticket worth an estimated $1.22 billion was sold in California for the drawing Friday night. The winning ticket matched the white balls 3, 7, 37, 49, 55 and the gold Mega Ball 6. The identity of the winner or winners was not immediately known. The estimated jackpot was the fifth-highest ever for Mega Millions. The total amount of the jackpot would only be distributed to a winner who chooses an annuity paid over 29 years. Nearly all grand prize winners opt to take a cash payout, which for Friday night’s drawing is an estimated $549.7 million. A 9th telecoms firm has been hit by a massive Chinese espionage campaign, the White House says WASHINGTON (AP) — A top White House official says a ninth U.S. telecoms firm has been confirmed to have been hacked as part of a sprawling Chinese espionage campaign that gave officials in Beijing access to private texts and phone conversations of an unknown number of Americans. Administration officials said this month that at least eight telecommunications companies, as well as dozens of nations, had been affected by the Chinese hacking blitz known as Salt Typhoon. 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The United States will provide Ukraine with a $725 million weapons package, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday, as President Joe Biden's outgoing administration seeks to bolster the government in Kyiv in its war with Russian invaders before leaving office in January. The assistance will include Stinger missiles, ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), drones and land mines, among other items, Blinken said in a statement. Reuters had reported last week that the Biden administration planned to provide the equipment, much of it anti-tank weapons to ward off Russia's attacking troops. "The United States and more than 50 nations stand united to ensure Ukraine has the capabilities it needs to defend itself against Russian aggression," Blinken's statement said. The announcement marks a steep uptick in size from Biden's recent use of so-called Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA), which allows the U.S. to draw from current weapons stocks to help allies in an emergency. Recent PDA announcements have typically ranged from $125 million to $250 million. Biden has an estimated $4 billion to $5 billion in PDA already authorized by Congress that he is expected to use for Ukraine before Republican President-elect Donald Trump takes office on Jan. 20. The tranche of weapons represents the first time in decades that the United States has exported land mines, the use of which is controversial because of the potential harm to civilians. Although more than 160 countries have signed a treaty banning their use, Kyiv has been asking for them since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in early 2022, and Russian forces have used them on the front lines. The land mines that would be sent to Ukraine are "non-persistent," with a power system that lasts for just a short time, leaving the devices non-lethal. This means that - unlike older landmines - they would not remain in the ground, threatening civilians indefinitely.

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Mother says she loves new grandchild more than her kidsFRENCH lawmakers on Wednesday voted to oust the government of Prime Minister Michel Barnier after just three months in office, a historic move which hurled the country further into political uncertainty. For the first time in over sixty years, the National Assembly lower house toppled the incumbent government, approving a no-confidence motion that had been proposed by the hard left but which crucially was backed by the far-right headed by Marine Le Pen. Barnier’s rapid ejection from office comes after snap parliamentary elections this summer which resulted in a hung parliament with no party having an overall majority and the far-right holding the key to the government’s survival. President Emmanuel Macron now has the difficult task of picking a viable successor with over two years of his presidential term left. He is to address the nation at 1900 GMT on Thursday, the Elysee said. Earlier in the day, Macron is to receive Barnier at 0900 GMT who will submit the resignation of the government. The National Assembly debated a motion brought by the hard left in a standoff over next year’s austerity budget, after the prime minister on Monday forced through a social security financing bill without a vote. With the support of the far-right, a majority of 331 MPs in the 577-member chamber voted to oust the government. ‘Calling on Macron to go’ Macron flew back into Paris just ahead of the vote after wrapping up his three-day state visit to Saudi Arabia, an apparent world away from the domestic crisis. He strolled earlier on Wednesday through the desert sands of the Al-Ula oasis, an iconic tourist project of the kingdom, marvelling at ancient landmarks. After landing, he headed direct to the Elysee Palace. “We are now calling on Macron to go,” Mathilde Panot, the head of the parliamentary faction of the hard-left France Unbowed (LFI) party told reporters, urging “early presidential elections” to solve the deepening political crisis. But taking care not to crow over the fall of the government, Le Pen said in a television interview that her party - once a new premier is appointed - “would let them work” and help create a “budget that is acceptable for everyone”. Laurent Wauquiez, the head of right-wing deputies in parliament, said the far-right and hard-left bore the responsibility for a no-confidence vote that would “plunge the country into instability”. ‘His failure’ Macron on Tuesday had rejected calls to resign, saying such a scenario amounted to “political fiction”. With markets nervous and France bracing for public-sector strikes against the threat of cutbacks, action that will shut schools and hit air and rail traffic, there is a growing sense of crisis. The unions have called for civil servants, including teachers and air traffic controllers, to strike on Thursday over separate cost-cutting measures proposed by their respective ministries this autumn. Meanwhile, Macron is due to host a major international event on Saturday, with the reopening of the Notre-Dame cathedral after the 2019 fire, with guests including Donald Trump on his first foreign trip since he was elected to be the next US president. “His failure,” was left-wing daily Liberation ’s front-page headline, with a picture of Macron, whose term runs until 2027. ‘Shattered strategy’ In an editorial, Le Monde said Le Pen’s move risked upsetting her own supporters, such as retirees and business leaders, by toppling the government. “In the space of a few minutes, she shattered the strategy of normalisation she had consistently pursued,” the daily said. Some observers have suggested that Le Pen, 56, is seeking to bring down Macron before his term ends by ousting Barnier. Le Pen is embroiled in a high-profile embezzlement trial. If found guilty in March, she could be blocked from participating in France’s next presidential election. But if Macron stepped down soon, an election would have to be called within a month, potentially ahead of the verdict in her trial. Candidates for the post of premier are few, but loyalist Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu and Macron’s centrist ally Francois Bayrou are possible contenders. On the left, Macron could turn to former Socialist premier and interior minister Bernard Cazeneuve, a contender in September. Macron is minded to appoint the new premier rapidly, several sources told AFP. It was the first successful no-confidence vote since a defeat for Georges Pompidou’s government in 1962, when Charles de Gaulle was president. The lifespan of Barnier’s government is also the shortest of any administration since the Fifth Republic began in 1958. AFPBiogen Inc. stock rises Wednesday, still underperforms marketSyracuse pulls away from pesky Bucknell to snap losing streak

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Ryan Forrest's 30 points led N.C. A&T over North Carolina Central 85-72 on Saturday. Forrest shot 12 of 18 from the field, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 7 from the line for the Aggies (4-10). Landon Glasper scored 25 points while going 7 of 17 from the floor, including 5 for 12 from 3-point range, and 6 for 6 from the line. Jahnathan Lamothe went 3 of 7 from the field (1 for 4 from 3-point range) to finish with nine points, while adding eight rebounds. The Aggies stopped an eight-game skid with the win. Po'Boigh King finished with 21 points for the Eagles (6-10). Keishon Porter added 11 points and seven rebounds for North Carolina Central. Dionte Johnson also recorded 11 points. N.C. A&T took the lead with 1:28 remaining in the first half and never looked back. The score was 46-39 at halftime, with Glasper racking up 18 points. Forrest scored 18 points in the second half to help lead the way as N.C. A&T went on to secure a victory, outscoring North Carolina Central by six points in the second half. NEXT UP Up next for N.C. A&T is a matchup Thursday with Elon at home. North Carolina Central hosts Saint Andrews (NC) on Tuesday. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .The news is in: Carson Beck is declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft. The Georgia Bulldogs quarterback was a highly touted prospect at the end of last season, but his struggles this year have dampened his outlook. Beck has now become one of the most fascinating prospects in recent memory, as he could go anywhere from the first to the third round. According to Bleacher Report , an AFC West executive has shared they view Beck as an end-of-first-round QB. On the other hand, an NFC East exec has Beck going in the third. Let’s explore some teams that Beck could end up with in the 2025 Draft. Even though he has a high mock variance, there are still teams in need of quarterbacks who could end up seeing Beck as a solid alternative to the more expensive QB gems in the draft. 4) New York Jets The Jets are in an interesting spot when it comes to quarterback. We don’t know if Aaron Rodgers is going to return next year, and even if he does, his on-field display this season has made him look “ washed .” Beck would be an interesting addition to a team in need of some stability in the position. They also hold a nice, early second-round pick between teams like the Bears and Patriots, who have already made their QB decision for the future. Honestly, even if Rodgers does come back, it would still make a lot of sense to grab Beck. Rodgers could get hurt playing on a weakened Achilles late in his career. Beck would be a high-floor, low-ceiling backup who could eventually win over the starting job. 3) Tennessee Titans While Beck is an interesting prospect, Tennessee might be wary of high second-round QBs with upside after the Will Levis experiment. But you can’t let one player hold you back from taking chances. Mason Rudolph is currently at the helm for the Titans. And sure, he’s done admirably. But let’s be honest, Rudolph is a backup. Should the Titans miss out on Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward in the top five, Beck would be a nice consolation. He’s a game manager just like Rudolph, but would provide a little more upside because of his age. 2) Las Vegas Raiders The Raiders are another team in need of QB help. While their recent stretch of wins may have helped Antonio Pierce save his job, it has only worsened their draft stock. They were once considered the likely destination for Shedeur Sanders, but now sitting at sixth, it’s unlikely either Sanders or Ward will be available unless they trade up. It’s going to be hard to trade into the top five, however. They will have to overpay, and the Raiders don’t want to deplete any more future resources than they already have. Like in the Titans case, Beck would be a nice consolation prize for Vegas. He shares a lot of the same traits as starter Aiden O’Connell, but Beck comes with more upside. 1) Cleveland Browns Oh, Cleveland. When will things start to go right for this city? Deshaun Watson recently restructured his contract and has been a disaster. It’s almost guaranteed the Browns cut Watson after they’re done paying him in 2025. Maybe Beck is the solution to the problem? Likely not, as it just seems like luck isn’t on Cleveland’s side no matter who they draft. Every quarterback they take turns out to be a shell of what they were in college. Then, they release or trade said QB, only for them to succeed elsewhere. It’s mind-boggling how many times this has happened. So take your pick, Cleveland. Jalen Milroe, Quinn Ewers, and Carson Beck are all intriguing projects to get behind. But it’s almost guaranteed they’ll mess it up, no matter who they choose.

UConn head coach Dan Hurley insists he's not overvaluing Wednesday night's game between his 25th-ranked Huskies and No. 15 Baylor in Storrs, Conn. Sure, it comes on the heels of the two-time reigning national champion Huskies (5-3) responding to losing all three games during the Maui Invitational with a blowout victory over Maryland Eastern Shore on Saturday. UConn, which had won 17 consecutive games entering the Maui tournament, fell 23 spots from No. 2 to nearly out of the Associated Press Top 25 poll released Monday. "I think it's such a long season and we're eight games in," Hurley said when asked about facing the Bears. "Our performance in Maui shocked the college basketball world and the sports world, and obviously a lot went on there." "I don't think it's a must-win game in Game Nine of the season, but it's an opportunity to play in Gampel (Pavilion), where we play great and are very comfortable, and we know we're gonna have a great crowd." "We also know we're playing a top-level team, so it's a big game for us and it's a big game for them." Wednesday's game signifies the start of a tough stretch in UConn's schedule. The Huskies will visit Texas on Sunday and challenge No. 7 Gonzaga in New York on Dec. 14 before beginning Big East play on Dec. 18 against Xavier, which fell from No. 22 to out of the poll on Monday. But let's go back to Saturday's 99-45 dismantling of the Hawks. Jaylin Stewart started in place of the injured Alex Karaban (head) and joined Liam McNeeley by scoring 16 points to put UConn back in the win column. Solo Ball contributed 12 points, Aidan Mahaney had 11 and Tarris Reed Jr. (10 points, 12 rebounds) and Jayden Ross (10 points, 10 rebounds) each recorded a double-double. "This experience they're getting, (Stewart), Jayden Ross, Solo Ball, these guys are going to keep getting better and better," Hurley said. "Jaylin Stewart has flashed. That Memphis game (in which he scored 16 points on 7-of-9 shooting), he flashed a lot in that one. "... These sophomores are just going to keep getting better and better. That's why I do think we do need the grace and support of our people here at UConn. Because they're going to be such different players in January and February." Coming off a split in the Bahamas, Baylor (5-2) bounced back from a 77-62 setback to then-No. 11 Tennessee on Nov. 22 with a decisive 91-60 victory over New Orleans last Wednesday. "I know we're all a little tired," Bears coach Scott Drew said. "Whenever you come back from the Bahamas and a trip like that, the first game, you can be playing in mud. And I think the guys did a pretty good job, for the most part." Jayden Nunn drained six of his seven 3-pointers in the first half and finished with a season-high 23 points to power Baylor past the Privateers. Robert Wright III scored 18 points, Jeremy Roach had 17 and Miami transfer Norchad Omier recorded his third consecutive double-double after finishing with 12 points and a season-high 13 rebounds. --Field Level MediaTrump wants SpaceX customer Jared Isaacman as next head of NASA“There’s no place like home,” and Dorothy Gale’s ruby slippers are set to have a new one in three days. The ruby slippers from “The Wizard of Oz” are being auctioned off for $1.15 million, nearly two decades after they were stolen from the Judy Garland Museum in Minnesota. The sparkly pair of heels are currently bidding at $1.15 million, with the next minimum bid at $1.2 million, according to Heritage Auctions . There are three days remaining in the auction, which will conclude on Dec. 7. Judy Garland’s character, Dorothy Gale, wore the iconic red slippers in the 1939 movie “The Wizard of Oz.” Michael Shaw purchased the slippers in 1970 , but former mobster Terry Jon Martin stole them in 2005 while they were on loan at the Judy Garland Museum. The FBI found the shoes in 2018 in Minneapolis while investigating “a scheme to defraud and extort the Markel Corporation, the owner of the slippers,” according to a press release from the agency. RECOMMENDED • nj .com Nordstrom has this cozy UGG slipper on sale for only $75 in a massive Cyber Monday deal Dec. 2, 2024, 12:15 p.m. UGG has these 8 Black Friday deals still in stock, with up to 30% off the Ultra Mini Platform Dec. 4, 2024, 2:45 p.m. The Shaw slippers are a match to the sequin and rhinestone pair that are currently on display in the Smithsonian National Museum of American History . Our journalism needs your support. Please subscribe today to NJ.com . Katherine Rodriguez can be reached at krodriguez@njadvancemedia.com . Have a tip? Tell us at nj.com/tips .

Taoiseach Simon Harris has insisted he is not aware that any member of his team tried to get RTE to take down a viral social media clip of a much-criticised encounter with a disability care worker. The Fine Gael leader was asked about the controversy in the first question posed during the second and final TV leaders’ debate of Ireland’s General Election campaign. Mr Harris apologised over the weekend for his handling of the discussion with Charlotte Fallon while canvassing in Kanturk in Co Cork on Friday evening. The Taoiseach was accused of dismissing concerns that Ms Fallon raised about Government support for the disability sector during the exchange filmed by RTE in a supermarket. Mr Harris rang Ms Fallon on Saturday and said he unreservedly apologised for the way he treated her, however focus has since shifted to Fine Gael’s interactions with the national broadcaster about the social media video. At the outset of Tuesday’s TV debate, co-host Miriam O’Callaghan directly asked the Fine Gael leader whether a member of his party contacted RTE to ask for the clip to be taken down. “I have no knowledge of that whatsoever, because this clip was entirely appropriate,” said Mr Harris. “It was a very important moment on the campaign. “And RTE and indeed many media outlets have been with me throughout the campaign, covering many interactions that I’ve had with many, many people right across this country.” The Taoiseach said the approach by his team member was part of the “normal contact that happens between party politics and broadcasters on a daily basis”. Mr Harris’s partner-in-government in the last coalition, Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin, said he was not aware of the approach to RTE by Fine Gael. “I didn’t realise this had happened,” he said. “I think Simon has given his explanation to it. I’m not sure it’s as normal or as usual. I just get on with it every day. But, again, I think, you know, I’m not au fait with the details behind all of this, or the background to it. “The video didn’t come down, and it was seen by many, many people. “And I think it illustrates that out there, there are a lot of people suffering in our society. “Notwithstanding the progress we’ve made as a country, a lot of people are facing a lot of individual challenges, and our job as public representatives and as leaders in travelling the country is to listen to people, hear their cases, to understand the challenges that they are going through in their lives. “And when we go about in election campaigns, we have to open up ourselves to criticism and to people calling us to account.” Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald had earlier in the day described reports of the Fine Gael approach to RTE as “chilling”. However, at the start of the debate, she was asked about a media-focused issue related to her own party, namely the controversial manifesto proposal for an independent expert review of RTE’s objectivity in its coverage of the war in Gaza and other international conflicts. Mr Harris previously branded the proposal a “dog whistle to conspiracy theorists” while Mr Martin said it was a “dangerous departure”. Ms McDonald defended the idea during the RTE Prime Time debate on Tuesday. “Politics and politicians should not try to influence editorial decisions or try and have clips taken down because they are inconvenient to them,” she said. “There has to be distance, there has to be objectivity. But I would say I am struck by the very defensive reaction from some to this (the review proposal). “The BBC, for example, a peer review looked at their coverage on migration. Politicians didn’t put their hands on it, and rightly so. “I think in a world where we have to rely on quality information, especially from the national broadcaster, which is in receipt of very substantial public funding, that has to be the gold standard of reliability. I think peer reviews like that are healthy.”