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Boss Jimmy Thelin insists Aberdeen “pushed it to the limit” against Premiership leaders Celtic. The battling Dons were edged out 1-0 in a top-of-the-table clash against the Hoops at Pittodrie. Aberdeen now trail Celtic by seven points, with the Parkhead side also holding a game in hand. It is now four games without a league win for Thelin’s side, with a return of just two points from the last 12. Thelin says he is proud of his squad for a performance where he says they deserved a draw. Celtic, who are undefeated in the Premiership this season, netted the winner via a Reo Hatate strike in the 78th minute to stun the Dons. Thelin said: “We pushed it to the limit. “We were competitive and looked a strong team. I’m happy with the performance, but not the result. “We showed real discipline and worked really hard. “I think a draw would maybe have been a fair result because of the chances both teams created. “I am proud of how the team competed as they showed real desire. “There was a lot of effort out there and it was good to see our energy is back again after a few games. “The games are so compact so we have to refocus on the game on Saturday and move on quickly.” ‘I don’t think about how the league will end’ Celtic have now opened up a sizeable gap on second-placed Aberdeen following this result. Aberdeen Now, though, the Hoops are on course to retain their league title, Thelin said: “I don’t think about how the league will end. “I don’t think about those kind of things. “I think about our performance, that’s what I focus on. “It was good to see how Aberdeen Football club showed ourselves as we want to create an identity of a strong team. “I liked to see the players and the fans not giving up as we know we are strong late in games.” Thelin hails ‘amazing’ keeper Doohan Keeper Ross Doohan was drafted in as replacement for Within 90 seconds of Doohan’s first Premiership start of the season, he was left poleaxed in a collision with Kyogo Furuhashi. The Japanese international’s leg collided with Doohan’s face. Stopper Doohan required treatment, with back-up keeper Tom Ritchie warming up to come on. But Doohan was deemed fit to continue and pulled off a number of key saves to deny the Hoops. Thelin said: “The knock looked really tough. “It was amazing from him that he continued to play. “We checked everything and he was okay to play. “Ross came on at half-time against Hearts and did very well. “And against Celtic it was a difficult game that requires a lot of concentration – but Ross did so well. “I’m so proud of how he did.” Celtic manager Rodgers’ reaction The game was played in horrific weather conditions with howling wind and driving rain. Aberdeen came close via efforts from Duk and Kevin Nisbet. A late shot from Aberdeen’s Ester Sokler to level was brilliantly blocked by Cameron Carter-Vickers to send it over the bar. Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers said: “When you get to seven points clear with a game in hand we are in a very good place. “But there is still a long way to go. “It was a horrendous night weather-wise for football, so to get the win is great.”Romanians went to the polls for the first in a succession of elections. Anti-reform and anti-EU candidates and parties were previously expected to poll well in the presidential and parliamentary elections. Romania has featured less and less in EU politics in recent years. At first glance, this is surprising considering that it is the sixth-largest country in the European Union in terms of population size and of huge strategic significance given its location on the southeastern flank of both the bloc and NATO . This is particularly relevant when one considers that, of all EU member states, Romania has by far the longest shared border with Ukraine . It is also the most important base for US and NATO forces in southeastern Europe. Moreover, it faces military threats like no other country in the EU: Russia's Shahed drones regularly explode either over or on Romanian territory . In 2023, the government in Bucharest went so far as to construct air raid shelters for residents in the Danube Delta. Romania's silence on international matters However, unlike Poland or the Baltic states, Romania contributes very little to debates about how to handle Russia and support Ukraine. Romania's general silence on this and other important political matters is largely down to President Klaus Iohannis , who has been in office for 10 years. Silence and a low profile on both the domestic and international political stage have become his trademark — even though the Romanian constitution sees the president as the country's most important voice at home and an important foreign policy player abroad. From election promises to political passiveness This is the situation in Romania as the country heads into two weeks of elections. The first round of the presidential election will take place on Sunday. A week later (December 1), Romanians will elect a new parliament, and a week after that (December 8), there will be a runoff in the presidential election if — as expected — none of the candidates gets an absolute majority in the first round. Having served two terms, President Iohannis is no longer able to run. His support in society and political circles has hit rock bottom anyway. Ten years ago, he ran for president promising root-and-branch reform and to liberate the country from evils such as corruption . But Iohannis, who is a member of Romania's German minority and was previously mayor of Sibiu in Transylvania, never really found his feet in the presidential palace or Bucharest's political jungle, and soon slipped into a passive role. It is against this backdrop that nationalist and anti-reform forces have gained strength. Social Democratic candidate ahead in the polls The favorite going into Sunday's first round of the presidential election was Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu of the Social Democratic Party (PSD). Back in 1990, after the overthrow of the communist Ceausescu regime the previous year, the PSD — which then operated under a different name — was a melting pot for former regime officials. It has dominated Romania's political landscape for 35 years, making it the only party that survived regime change in the former communist bloc. The shadow of corruption In contrast to what its name suggests, the PSD does not have a social democratic orientation, but generally adopts right-wing populist, nationalist positions mixed with left-wing social rhetoric. For many urban Romanians, the PSD is the epitome of corruption in the post-communist state . In rural regions in the east and south, however, it remains the dominant political force. Ciolacu, who is currently at about 24% in the opinion polls, is a PSD veteran, having worked his way up to the top of the party and government from his early beginnings in provincial politics in the early 1990s. He represents the conservative nationalist wing of the party and has on numerous occasions been linked to cases of alleged corruption, including a recent scandal surrounding a luxury trip. Nevertheless, many Romanians see Ciolacu as a dependable PSD politician who guarantees stability and calm and never forgets the "ordinary people." Should Ciolacu be elected president, it is unlikely that Romania will take an anti-European turn — as has been the case under Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Hungary. It is instead likely that Romania will remain a loyal member of the EU and NATO abroad, but that necessary justice and anti-corruption reforms will be stopped at home. Ultranationalist in second place in the polls Things will look very different indeed if George Simion is elected president. Simion, who was polling at about 15% before the election, is head of the Alliance for the Unity of Romanians (AUR). He is an anti-European ultranationalist, although he has hardly anything in common with the last two generations of Romanian nationalists, who were firmly rooted in the past. The radical right leader has copied a lot from politicians like Donald Trump and Viktor Orban and garnered a lot of attention as a result of his social media activities. He is banned from entering Moldova and Ukraine because he claims parts of their territory should belong to Romania. Simion is also suspected of having links to the Russian secret service, although no proof of this has ever been provided. Progressive also in the running Neck and neck with Simion at 15% and vying for second place in the first round of the presidential election was Elena Lasconi, chairwoman of the progressive liberal Save Romania Union (USR). A former star journalist and presenter on a private TV channel, Lasconi entered politics a few years ago and was elected mayor of the southern Romanian town of Campulung. Her party, the USR, was established about a decade ago as an anti-corruption civic movement and stood for progressive, liberal policies. For several years now, however, the USR has become bogged down in everyday party politics and repeated fights about the direction the party should take. The USR left a government coalition formed in 2020 with the National Liberal Party (PNL) and the Democratic Alliance of Hungarians in Romania (UDMR) after only 10 months following a dispute about judicial reform. Balancing act and family dispute Elena Lasconi's political style and election campaign reflected the problems of the USR. She was trying to manage a balancing act between progressive politics and being in touch with ordinary people. A few years ago, she voted against gay marriage in a referendum initiated by the Orthodox churches, provoking a very public family dispute — her daughter identifies as "part of the LGBTQ community". Lasconi now speaks out in favor of civil partnerships for members of the LGBTQ community but remains opposed to gay marriage. When speaking in public, she wears a large cross around her neck and clothes that are inspired by traditional Romanian costumes. Who would win a runoff? Should it come to a runoff on December 8, Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu would in all likelihood prefer to stand against George Simion. As was the case in 2000, when former Communist Ion Iliescu faced off against ultranationalist Corneliu Vadim Tudor, it is likely that many Romanians would opt for what they see as the "lesser evil," and that is Ciolacu. If, on the other hand, Lasconi makes it into the second round, two contrasting Romanias would be pitted against each other: city against country, tradition against modernism, a rigid apparatus against the forces of reform. The forecasts for the outcome of the parliamentary election on December 1 tell a remarkably similar tale: Recent polls suggest that the PSD will get 25% to 35% of the vote and both the nationalist AUR and the national liberal USR 15% to 21%. This article was originally published in German.
The Baltimore Ravens (8-5) enjoyed a Week 14 bye on Sunday as they gear up for the regular season's final four weeks. Next up for Lamar Jackson and company is road game against the struggling New York Giants (2-11). Through 14 weeks, the Ravens rank No. 1 in total offense (422.5 yards per game) and No. 3 in average points scored (29.5). Jackson has been a crucial part of the success with an impressive 29-to-3 passing touchdown to interception ratio and a league-best passer rating of 116.3. The 27-year-old dual threat has also added 678 yards and three touchdowns with his legs. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Thanks for the feedback.The Apprentice star also argued that a lack of clarity from the Government on the ownership test is causing “significant uncertainty” for potential investors. This came as the House of Lords continued its scrutiny of the Football Governance Bill, which seeks to establish an independent regulator for the top five tiers of the men’s game. In the upper chamber, Baroness Brady said: “We are creating legislation which will profoundly affect 160 quite unique institutions, from Premier League clubs through to the National League community clubs, but it is important for everyone to understand that the consultation with these affected businesses by the current Government has been remarkably limited, almost unbelievably so. “Just seven Premier League clubs, I was one of them, was granted a brief half-hour meeting with the Secretary of State over the summer. “And following this cursory engagement, significant decisions were made that could fundamentally affect the future of English football, most notably with the inclusion of parachute payments within the backstop mechanism. “This is particularly concerning given that fundamental issues still remained unresolved, we still lack any clarity on Uefa’s position on state interference, for example, this clearly creates profound uncertainty for clubs competing in or aspiring to European competition, as well as our national teams.” “We don’t know what the ownership test will look like, this causes significant uncertainty for potential investors as to whether they are able to own a club,” she added. Lady Brady continued: “I have spoken to many of my colleagues across all of the football pyramid, we are all alarmed about and puzzled by the lack of discussion on the Bill with ministers. “Would the minister agree that we all want to get the detail of this Bill right? And can she see any downsides to providing meaningful opportunities to hear from all clubs across the football pyramid affected by the legislation?” Prior to this, Tory shadow sports minister Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay had tabled an amendment which he said would allow clubs to “make their views known on this legislation” by including specific competitions on the face of the Bill. Labour frontbencher Baroness Twycross told the upper chamber: “I don’t think the leagues are confused either on which leagues this legislation will apply to.” She added: “This power is both reasonable and the result of evidence-based consultation with all key stakeholders in the industry. “This power ensures that the competitions in scope can be amended in a timely manner and ensures the scope of the regime remains relevant.” The peer later said: “Over the past three years there have been countless opportunities for all affected and interested parties to make representations.” Lady Brady also raised concerns about the financial distribution backstop, which she said is “clearly designed as a mechanism to gain direct access to, and apportionate Premier League revenue, and no-one else’s”. “I might add the backstop will allow the IFR (Independent Football Regulator) to do this even if it was against the Premier League clubs’ will, or even without the clubs’ agreement, even if it was to have a detrimental effect on the clubs and the overall competition it removes revenue from,” she added. The backstop would allow the new IFR to intervene in the distribution of Premier League broadcast revenue down the leagues as a last resort. It could be triggered by the Premier League, English Football League (EFL) or National League to mediate the fair financial distribution of this revenue if they are not able to come to an agreement. Conservative peers later raised concerns over the cost implications to clubs of establishing the regulator, although they faced claims of “filibustering” – wasting time by making overlong speeches in a bid to delay progress. Watching opposition benches blatantly filibustering to destroy the Football Governance Bill is nothing short of sporting vandalism.Football is broken. Clubs are struggling. Now those seats have been lost, do they no longer care about likes of Reading or Southend? @FairGameUK — Niall Couper (@NiallCouper) December 4, 2024 Labour peer Lord Watson of Invergowrie questioned why Lord Parkinson was showing “confected outrage” at the Bill when the former culture minister would have been defending a similar proposal had the Tories remained in power. Lord Parkinson, in his reply, said: “We want to see this regulator established, we want to see it doing its work and doing so effectively, but we also see before us a Bill that is different because of the election that was called and the result that happened, and we’re interrogating particularly closely the changes that the Government have made to the Bill – of which there are many. “And we have more concerns on these benches than we did before the election from my colleagues behind me about the way we do it.” The Tory peer pointed to Labour frontbenchers fulfilling their duties to “properly scrutinise” then-government legislation when they were on the opposition benches. Lady Twycross, in an intervention, said: “While I agree that (Lord Parkinson) is correct that I would scrutinise legislation when I was sitting on those (opposition) benches, I have never sought to filibuster a Bill to which my party had committed, which my party had laid before Parliament, and intended to filibuster it to the point of getting us stuck in treacle.” Lord Parkinson replied: “That is not what we’re doing.” Niall Couper, chief executive of the campaign group Fair Game, wrote on social media site X: “Watching opposition benches blatantly filibustering to destroy the Football Governance Bill is nothing short of sporting vandalism.”With Red Sox, Walker Buehler gets complicated contract, unusual jersey number
Washington CommandersHENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Ashlon Jackson scored a career-high 30 points and No. 14 Duke defeated No. 10 Kansas State, 73-62 on Monday, in the semifinals of the Ball Dawgs Classic. The Blue Devils (6-1) overcame an early 11-point deficit behind Jackon’s shooting hand to advance to Wednesday’s championship game against the winner of the game between No. 9 Oklahoma and DePaul. Jackson, who has scored in double figures in all six of Duke’s games, shot 12 of 19 (63.1%) from the floor, including 6 of 9 (66.7%) from 3-point range. Reigan Richardson added 16 points for the Blue Devils. Kansas State (5-1) was led by Ayoka Lee, who had 16 points. Serena Sundell scored 15 and Kennedy Taylor came off the bench to add 11 for the Wildcats. Kansas State: With her 16-point performance, Lee needs 48 points to pass Kendra Wecker (2001-05) for the Kansas State career scoring record. Wecker scored 2,333 points. Lee, the 2024-25 Preseason Big 12 Player of the Year, is averaging 15.3 points. Duke: Jackson hit her season average of 13.3 points by the 3:54 mark of the second quarter when her pull-up jumper gave her 14. The junior guard was 8 of 11 from the floor, including 4 of 5 from 3-point range, and had 20 points by halftime. With the Blue Devils trailing by six midway through the second quarter, Jackson triggered a 15-0 run with 13 of the team’s points to help Duke take a lead they’d never relinquish. Duke will face the winner of No. 9 Oklahoma-DePaul on Wednesday in the championship game, while Kansas State will face the loser in the consolation game. Get poll alerts and updates on AP Top 25 basketball throughout the season. Sign up here. AP women’s college basketball: and( MENAFN - EIN Presswire) From a landmark deal to fund conservation to chilling news about greenhouse gas emissions, 2024 was a rollercoaster year for the planet. Here's a closer look at some of the most memorable environmental moments of the last 12 months, shaped by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs)UNEP hosts that underpin the global environmental movement. Hundreds of migratory species in peril February Nearly half of the migratory species listed in a key UN treaty are in decline, finds a report from the UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre. More than one in five of those species are facing extinction, say researchers, who pin much of the blame on human-induced habitat loss. UN lauds groundbreaking efforts to restore nature February UNEP and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN recognize seven landmark initiatives that are reviving the natural world. From Pakistan to Peru, the efforts are expected to restore 40 million hectares of landscapes and seascapes and create 500,000 jobs. Torrent of trash inundating the planet February A UNEP-backed study finds that municipal waste is set to rise by two-thirds by 2050, with all that rubbish expected to weigh heavily on the environment and human health. Technology helps expose murky world of sand dredging February A new global monitoring system offers an unprecedented look at the shadowy – and environmentally destructive – world of sand dredging. The Marine Sand Watch uses satellite data, ground tracking stations and artificial intelligence to follow dredging ships around the world. Among other things, it finds that 16 per cent of dredging has occurred in marine reserves designed to protect plants and animals. UN Environment Assembly brings nations together March The sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) comes to a close, with countries agreeing to 15 resolutions designed to protect the planet. Among other things, nations promise to rein in pollution from chemicals, combat desertification, protect the ocean, reduce air pollution and better manage freshwater supplies. The result, observers say, demonstrates that despite deep geopolitical divisions, countries can still work together on the environment. Nations vow to limit emissions from building sector March Seventy countries agree to a set of principles designed to reduce the greenhouse emissions that come from the construction and operation of buildings. The sector is responsible for more than one-fifth of greenhouse gas emissions. UN launches effort to increase sustainability in minerals supply chain April UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres convenes a panel charged with developing a set of voluntary global principles covering the use of minerals critical to renewable energy technology . In September, the panel would release a report, Resourcing the Energy Transition , outlining its recommendations. New fund backs conservation efforts May China and UNEP launch the Kunming Biodiversity Fund , which is designed to support conservation-related projects around the world and support the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework , a landmark 2022 deal to halt and reverse nature loss. Island nations call for climate justice May More than three-dozen small-island developing states come together to hash out a plan for spurring sustainable development and tackling climate change, an existential threat for many nations. Courts order action on greenhouse gas emissions May In a series of precedent-setting decisions , courts and international tribunals rule that governments have a legal obligation to address climate change. The rulings come with environmental activists increasingly appealing to the courts to compel countries and businesses to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. A 2023 UNEP report found the number of such cases more than doubled from 2017 to 2022. Planet celebrates World Environment Day June World Environment Day showcases solutions to drought, desertification and land degradation. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia hosts the official celebrations on 5 June, while 4,000 other events take place in 150-plus countries. Heads of state and celebrities from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to actor Leonardo DiCaprio voiced their support for repairing damaged ecosystems. Report reveals depth of environmental crisis in Gaza June A UNEP environmental assessment finds the territory has been swamped in unprecedented levels of pollution, with sewage, debris and often-toxic munitions contaminating soil, water and the air caused by the unfolding conflict. The assessment says that environmental degradation is contributing to humanitarian suffering and risks irreversible damage to Gaza's natural ecosystems, noting that the conflict-related environmental impact could only be fully understood through more detailed sampling and analysis, which should be undertaken as soon as conditions permit. . Science-policy panel takes shape June During talks in Switzerland, countries move closer to creating a new body that would provide policymakers with science-based recommendations for dealing with pollution, chemicals and waste. The effort is designed to limit the often-catastrophic effects of pollution, which is responsible for 9 million premature deaths a year, according to the Lancet. In Nepal, tigers stage a comeback July Nepal's long-threatened population of tigers continues to grow thanks in a large part to an award-winning effort to restore their primary habitat. The initiative, which covers a part of the Himalayan foothills known as the Terai Arc, has helped tiger numbers triple since 2009. Preparing for the environmental challenges of tomorrow July UNEP's Navigating New Horizons identifies eight critical global shifts, including the emergence of digital technologies, that have major implications for the shared environment. The report is part of UNEP's growing efforts to anticipate and prepare for future challenges and opportunities. Swimmers return to Paris' Seine River August During the Summer Olympics in Paris, the Seine River plays host to several swimming events, marking the first time in a century the long-polluted waterway has been officially open to swimmers. The Seine's rebound – result of a US$1.5 billion cleanup operation – is seen as a sign of hope for other neglected waterways. Countries ink landmark deal to rekindle sustainable development September World leaders adopt the Pact for the Future, a ground-breaking international agreement designed to lay the foundation for a just, sustainable and peaceful global order. The environment features prominently in the accord, which emphasizes the need to transition away from fossil fuels, curtail plastic and chemical pollution, and safeguard biodiversity. Nations confront growing threat of superbugs September During the UN General Assembly in New York, countries vow to cut the number of deaths due to antimicrobial resistance, which claims nearly 5 million lives annually. Publication charts environmental fallout of AI September An issues note from UNEP casts a spotlight on the growing environmental footprint of artificial intelligence. The publication says the sprawling data centres that house AI servers churn out toxic electronic waste and are voracious consumers of water and electricity. It calls for a systemic global effort to catalogue those impacts. World tracking towards debilitating warming October UNEP's Emissions Gap Report 2024 reveals that the world is on pace for a potentially catastrophic temperature rise of between 2.6°C and 3.1°C this century, and that to keep alive the most ambitious goals of the Paris Agreement, greenhouse gas emissions must fall by more than 40 per cent by 2030. The report came just days before the World Meteorological Organization predicted 2024 would be the hottest year on record. Countries finalize long-awaited deal on financing conservation November At the UN Biodiversity Conference , nations reach a landmark agreement on digitally held genetic data that could channel tens of billions of dollars to conservation. Countries also make a milestone decision to strengthen the role of Indigenous Peoples and people of African descent in safeguarding biodiversity. On the sidelines of the conference, UNEP launches the Protected Planet Report , which concludes countries are making tangible progress in the effort to safeguard 30 per cent of the Earth by 2030 but need to speed up their work. Report calls for massive investments in climate adaption November Amid scorching heat, punishing droughts and record floods, UNEP's Adaptation Gap Report 2024 calls for countries to dramatically scale up the amount of money they devote to adapting to climate change. A few weeks later, at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), the world would agree to triple the amount of climate-related financing for developing countries and launch a centralized market for carbon trading. New system charts releases of potent greenhouse gas November With COP29 in full swing, UNEP reveals that a high-tech system it developed has pinpointed 1,200 major leaks of methane, a potent greenhouse gas. However action to now plug these leaks must accelerate. Countries advance agreement on plastic pollution December During talks in the Republic of Korea, countries move closer to finalizing a legally binding instrument to end plastic pollution, including in the marine environment. Representatives from more than 170 nations agree to a so-called Chair's Text , which will serve as starting point for renewed negotiations in 2025. Nations resolve to take on drought December At a UN conference to combat desertification, countries agree to commit US$12 billion to restoring land and improving drought resilience, while promising to ramp public and private financing for 80 drought-wracked nations. Dramatic changes needed to protect web of life December Fundamental shifts in how people interact with the natural world are urgently needed to safeguard life on Earth, warns a report by the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES). The report comes amid a biodiversity crisis that is seeing 1 million species pushed towards extinction. Meanwhile, another IPBES report examines the links between environmental, social and economic crises, and offers policymakers a suite of potential solutions. UNEP honours environmental pioneers December UNEP announces the six winners of the 2024 Champions of the Earth award, the UN's highest environmental honour. The awards recognize environmental pioneers helping to restore land, combat desertification and build resilience to drought. Laureates include Brazil's first female indigenous minister, and a Romanian environmental defender who has undertaken a decades-long campaign against illegal logging. Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above. MENAFN29122024003118003196ID1109040371 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.Keir Starmer will attempt to reset his premiership with a series of pledges to show he is “delivering change”, including 13,000 extra neighbourhood police and a named “bobby on every beat”. In a speech Labour hopes will set out the “next phase” of government, the prime minister will detail half a dozen “milestone” targets covering living standards, NHS backlogs, secure energy, housebuilding and children’s readiness for school. As part of a promise to crack down on crime and antisocial behaviour, he will say that every neighbourhood in England and Wales will have a named, contactable police officer. Each police force will also have an antisocial behaviour lead tasked with coming up with ways to tackle concerns raised by local residents and businesses. Starmer will pledge 13,000 more neighbourhood police, PCSOs and special constables by 2029, with an additional £100m of funding. “These officers must demonstrably spend time on visible patrol and not be taken off the beat to plug shortages elsewhere,” he will say. The boost would bring the total police workforce to a level above its 2010 peak. After ministers were accused of blindsiding businesses with a in the budget, the heads of three high street retailers – Asda, Co-op and McDonald’s – endorsed the “neighbourhood policing guarantee”. The promise will prompt comparisons with the Blair-era “tough on crime” slogan. Many of the plans were first outlined by Labour last year. The attempted reboot – labelled Starmer’s “plan for change” – follows a rocky first five months in power for the government. A was welcomed by campaigners for greater spending on public services but and led to protests by farmers. Starmer has also faced a row over ministers enjoying freebies, and the and , who quit after it emerged she had been convicted of fraud over a missing work phone. The Conservative party leader, Kemi Badenoch, has branded Thursday’s speech an “emergency reset”. But Starmer will say claim that the new “milestones” are the next phase of the he said would shape a Labour government. But it is also a tacit admission that those missions are being dumped as they were either too woolly or not achievable. The missions were: achieving the highest growth out of G7 countries, making Britain a “clean energy superpower”, halving serious violent crime, breaking down “barriers to opportunity” and building an NHS “fit for the future”. No 10 insiders have argued that numerical targets are more memorable for voters. “We’ll be putting them [the missions] into layman’s terms,” said one source last week. The Guardian has reported that the planned reset is being driven by Morgan McSweeney, who replaced Gray as chief of staff. “Morgan knows our best chance of holding off a populist surge, and winning Keir a second term, is delivering noticeable change to voters,” an ally said. In his speech on Thursday, Starmer will say: “My government was elected to deliver change, and today marks the next step. People are tired of being promised the world, but short-term sticking plaster politics is letting them down. “Hardworking Brits are going out grafting every day but are getting short shrift from a politics that should serve them. They reasonably want a stable economy, their country to be safe, their borders secure, more cash in their pocket, safer streets in their town, opportunities for their children, secure British energy in their home, and an NHS that is there when they need it. My mission-led government will deliver.” On the crime and antisocial behaviour plan, he will add: “The neighbourhood policing guarantee will deliver 13,000 extra neighbourhood police, visible on your streets, cracking down on antisocial behaviour. A named, contactable officer in every community. A relief to millions of people scared to walk their streets they call home. “But it’s a pledge that is only possible because we are matching investment with reform; standardising procurement, streamlining specialist services like forensics, and ending the madness of 43 forces purchasing their own cars and uniforms.” Shops have complained of facing an in the past year, fuelled in large part by the cost of living crisis. Liz Evans, the chief commercial officer at Asda, said: “Asda welcomes the introduction of the neighbourhood policing guarantee and the new role for businesses in shaping local policing priorities. “At the heart of communities, retailers see every day the devastating impact retail crime is having on our colleagues and our customers. The changes introduced today are positive, and Asda stands ready to work in partnership with our new neighbourhood officers to help reduce crime and improve safety in the communities we serve.” Alistair Macrow, the CEO of McDonald’s UK, said: “Addressing and raising awareness of antisocial behaviour is essential in keeping high streets and local communities safe.” Paul Gerrard, Co-op’s campaigns and public affairs director, said: “The Co-op sees every day in our stores and in the communities they serve the impact of crime and antisocial behaviour so we welcome the government’s action today.” Police numbers fell following the 2010 election, when David Cameron came to power, before rising again after 2019 as the previous government pledged to recruit 20,000 police officers. While the number of officers reached record levels, the number of PCSOs and special constables continued to decline. The Conservatives said only a third of the 13,000 new recruits would be full police officers, while the £100m would not cover what was needed to pay for them, leading to cuts elsewhere. Chris Philp, the shadow home secretary, said: “The Conservatives recruited over 20,000 extra police officers and gave the police an extra £922m for policing this year, ensuring the police could protect the public and prosecute more criminals. Starmer has once again misled the public by claiming to recruit an extra 13,000 officers when the actual number is 3,000, and even that is not properly funded.”
The London Fire Department was on scene of a house fire in the city on Sunday. The incident was in the 400 block of Alston Road. Crews arrived on scene just before 12:30 p.m. on Sunday. Crews said smoke was showing and they advanced an attack line. Fire was successfully extinguished and crews quickly transitioned to ventilation and overhaul operations. Two people have been displaced as a result and one cat died. The estimated damage is more than $200,000. The investigation is ongoing. 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Las Vegas police fatally shot him A Las Vegas man called for police help during a home invasion before an officer fatally shot him, according to authorities and 911 calls. Scurvy resurgence highlights issues of food insecurity in Canada's rural and remote areas A disease often thought to only affect 18th century sailors is reemerging in Canada. Cat caught in hunting snare rescued by BC SPCA Donations are ramping up for a BC SPCA cat with a mangled paw after being caught in a hunting snare, one of a rising number of pets to fall prey to the hunting device. 'Very disturbing': Deepfake videos appear to target Canadian immigrants for thousands of dollars Artificially generated videos of a Toronto-based lawyer asking for money appear to be just one way some try to exploit newcomers to Canada during a time of confusion around new immigration rules. 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Mark Young, Woolery's podcast co-host and friend, said in an email early Sunday that Woolery died at his home in Texas with his wife, Kristen, present. “Chuck was a dear friend and brother and a tremendous man of faith, life will not be the same without him,” Young wrote. Woolery, with his matinee idol looks, coiffed hair and ease with witty banter, was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978. In 1983, Woolery began an 11-year run as host of TV’s “Love Connection,” for which he coined the phrase, “We’ll be back in two minutes and two seconds,” a two-fingered signature dubbed the “2 and 2.” In 1984, he hosted TV’s “Scrabble,” simultaneously hosting two game shows on TV until 1990. “Love Connection,” which aired long before the dawn of dating apps, had a premise that featured either a single man or single woman who would watch audition tapes of three potential mates and then pick one for a date. A couple of weeks after the date, the guest would sit with Woolery in front of a studio audience and tell everybody about the date. The audience would vote on the three contestants, and if the audience agreed with the guest’s choice, “Love Connection” would offer to pay for a second date. Woolery told The Philadelphia Inquirer in 2003 that his favorite set of lovebirds was a man aged 91 and a woman aged 87. "She had so much eye makeup on, she looked like a stolen Corvette. He was so old he said, ‘I remember wagon trains.’ The poor guy. She took him on a balloon ride.” Other career highlights included hosting the shows “Lingo," “Greed” and “The Chuck Woolery Show,” as well as hosting the short-lived syndicated revival of “The Dating Game” from 1998 to 2000 and an ill-fated 1991 talk show. In 1992, he played himself in two episodes of TV’s “Melrose Place.” Woolery became the subject of the Game Show Network’s first attempt at a reality show, “Chuck Woolery: Naturally Stoned,” which premiered in 2003. It shared the title of the pop song in 1968 by Woolery and his rock group, the Avant-Garde. It lasted six episode and was panned by critics. Woolery began his TV career at a show that has become a mainstay. Although most associated with Pat Sajak and Vanna White, “Wheel of Fortune” debuted Jan. 6, 1975, on NBC with Woolery welcoming contestants and the audience. Woolery, then 33, was trying to make it in Nashville as a singer. “Wheel of Fortune” started life as “Shopper’s Bazaar,” incorporating Hangman-style puzzles and a roulette wheel. After Woolery appeared on “The Merv Griffin Show” singing “Delta Dawn,” Merv Griffin asked him to host the new show with Susan Stafford. “I had an interview that stretched to 15, 20 minutes,” Woolery told The New York Times in 2003. “After the show, when Merv asked if I wanted to do a game show, I thought, ‘Great, a guy with a bad jacket and an equally bad mustache who doesn’t care what you have to say — that’s the guy I want to be.’” NBC initially passed, but they retooled it as “Wheel of Fortune” and got the green light. After a few years, Woolery demanded a raise to $500,000 a year, or what host Peter Marshall was making on “Hollywood Squares.” Griffin balked and replaced Woolery with weather reporter Pat Sajak. “Both Chuck and Susie did a fine job, and ‘Wheel’ did well enough on NBC, although it never approached the kind of ratings success that ‘Jeopardy!’ achieved in its heyday,” Griffin said in “Merv: Making the Good Life Last,” an autobiography from the 2000s co-written by David Bender. Woolery earned an Emmy nod as host. Born in Ashland, Kentucky, Woolery served in the U.S. Navy before attending college. He played double bass in a folk trio, then formed the psychedelic rock duo The Avant-Garde in 1967 while working as a truck driver to support himself as a musician. The Avant-Garde, which toured in a refitted Cadillac hearse, had the Top 40 hit “Naturally Stoned,” with Woolery singing, “When I put my mind on you alone/I can get a good sensation/Feel like I’m naturally stoned.” After The Avant-Garde broke up, Woolery released his debut solo single “I’ve Been Wrong” in 1969 and several more singles with Columbia before transitioning to country music by the 1970s. He released two solo singles, “Forgive My Heart” and “Love Me, Love Me.” Woolery wrote or co-wrote songs for himself and everyone from Pat Boone to Tammy Wynette. On Wynette’s 1971 album “We Sure Can Love Each Other,” Woolery wrote “The Joys of Being a Woman” with lyrics including “See our baby on the swing/Hear her laugh, hear her scream.” After his TV career ended, Woolery went into podcasting. In an interview with The New York Times, he called himself a gun-rights activist and described himself as a conservative libertarian and constitutionalist. He said he hadn’t revealed his politics in liberal Hollywood for fear of retribution. He teamed up with Mark Young in 2014 for the podcast “Blunt Force Truth” and soon became a full supporter of Donald Trump while arguing minorities don’t need civil rights and causing a firestorm by tweeting an antisemitic comment linking Soviet Communists to Judaism. “President Obama’s popularity is a fantasy only held by him and his dwindling legion of juice-box-drinking, anxiety-dog-hugging, safe-space-hiding snowflakes,” he said. Woolery also was active online, retweeting articles from Conservative Brief, insisting Democrats were trying to install a system of Marxism and spreading headlines such as “Impeach him! Devastating photo of Joe Biden leaks.” During the early stages of the pandemic, Woolery initially accused medical professionals and Democrats of lying about the virus in an effort to hurt the economy and Trump’s chances for reelection to the presidency. “The most outrageous lies are the ones about COVID-19. Everyone is lying. The CDC, media, Democrats, our doctors, not all but most, that we are told to trust. I think it’s all about the election and keeping the economy from coming back, which is about the election. I’m sick of it,” Woolery wrote in July 2020. Trump retweeted that post to his 83 million followers. By the end of the month, nearly 4.5 million Americans had been infected with COVID-19 and more than 150,000 had died. Just days later, Woolery changed his stance, announcing his son had contracted COVID-19. “To further clarify and add perspective, COVID-19 is real and it is here. My son tested positive for the virus, and I feel for of those suffering and especially for those who have lost loved ones,” Woolery posted before his account was deleted. Woolery later explained on his podcast that he never called COVID-19 “a hoax” or said “it’s not real,” just that “we’ve been lied to.” Woolery also said it was “an honor to have your president retweet what your thoughts are and think it’s important enough to do that.” In addition to his wife, Woolery is survived by his sons Michael and Sean and his daughter Melissa, Young said.CDW Corp. stock underperforms Wednesday when compared to competitors
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CLEVELAND (AP) — Chase Robinson had 16 points in Cleveland State's 78-64 victory over Wright State on Sunday night. Robinson shot 6 of 9 from the field, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 2 for 4 from the line for the Vikings (9-6, 3-1 Horizon League). Dylan Arnett added 14 points while shooting 6 of 9 from the field and also had seven rebounds. Tevin Smith had 12 points and shot 4 for 10 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 2 of 4 from the free-throw line. Brandon Noel finished with 20 points, six rebounds, two steals and two blocks for the Raiders (7-8, 1-3). Jack Doumbia added 19 points and three blocks for Wright State. Michael Imariagbe had nine points and seven rebounds. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .
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