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The Albanese government dropped six separate documents explaining what is happening on climate change and clean energy on Thursday in an annual event some call "climate Christmas". Here is some of what we learned. Emissions are falling – but not fast enough The latest Australian emissions data tells a slightly complicated story, mainly due to the Covid-19 shutdown years. Have emissions increased under Labor, as the Coalition and Greens claim? Or is that just in comparison with those during lockdowns? Emissions fell slightly last financial year – about 3m tonnes, or a 0.7% drop – and are now estimated to be 28.2% below 2005 levels. This followed a small post-pandemic rise the year before. A progress report by the Climate Change Authority gives the backdrop to this: pollution declined rapidly when Covid hit, largely because we stopped driving and flying as much, and has plateaued over the three years since. Its conclusion is that emissions are falling but not fast enough. Labor has passed its proposed social media ban for under-16s. Here's what we know – and what we don't Read more Climate pollution needs to be reduced on average by 15m tonnes a year between now and 2030 to reach the government's legislated target (a 43% cut below 2005 levels). Projections suggest this is possible under existing policies – if everything goes according to plan. The biggest driver of this should be the capacity investment scheme, a program to underwrite 32GW in new large-scale renewable energy and batteries before the end of the decade. That is roughly equivalent to building half the current capacity of the grid again. But it is worth remembering what scientists say: that Australia should be making a deeper cut by 2030 and setting a much more ambitious target for 2035 in the months ahead, to live up to... Adam Morton , Petra StockCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Dominic Zvada kicked a 21-yard field goal with 45 seconds left and Michigan stunned No. 2 Ohio State 13-10 on Saturday, likely ending the Buckeyes ’ hopes of returning to the Big Ten title game. Kalel Mullings broke away for a 27-yard run, setting up the Wolverines (7-5, 5-4) at Ohio State's 17-yard line with two minutes remaining in the game. The drive stalled at the 3, and Zvada came on for the chip shot. Ohio State (10-2, 7-2, No. 2 CFP) got the ball back but couldn't move it, with Will Howard throwing incomplete on fourth down to seal the Wolverines' fourth straight win over their bitter rival. “You come to Michigan to play this game,” Zvada said. “So, it's the biggest one of the year. It's the one that everyone looks forward to, and to be able to come in here and take the win, it's amazing.” This Ohio State loss in the “The Game” might have been the toughest of the past four because Michigan was unranked and wrapping up a disappointing season. The Wolverines were also playing without a couple of top players: tight end Colston Loveland and cornerback Will Johnson. The Buckeyes were favored by 21 points, the widest point spread for this rivalry since 1978, according to ESPN Stats and Info. Records — and point spreads, for that matter — rarely mean much when these two teams meet. “Our defense played outstanding," Michigan coach Sherrone Moore said. "We held a high-powered offense to 10 points, 77 rushing yards.” The Buckeyes were off all afternoon. Howard was 19 for 33 for 175 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions and Jayden Fielding missed two field-goal attempts. The run game was hardly there. “It's hard, man,” an emotional Howard said. “I really don’t have much right now. I do know we're a two-loss team. We're going to get into the playoffs and make a run. But, I mean, this one hurts.” Mullings was Michigan's primary weapon. He rushed for 116 yards and the Wolverines only touchdown of the game in the first half as neither team could get much going offensively on the frigid afternoon. “They made plays, we made plays, so as the game wore on you could definitely, slowly feel them starting to lose confidence, lose that energy and lose that faith,” Mullings said. Howard was clunky all day. In the first half he threw an interception from deep in his own territory that led to Michigan's touchdown. He went out for a play in the second quarter to be checked for a head injury. After the game, he said he was fine. “We're very disappointed, and never thought this would happen right here,” Ohio State coach Ryan Day said. “We expected to win this game and go play in the Big Ten championship game.” After the game, Michigan players attempted to plant their flag at midfield and were confronted by Ohio State players. A skirmish ensued as both teams pushed and shoved before being separated. Michigan: Did just enough and caught Ohio State on an off day. Ohio State: It's inexplicable how badly the Buckeyes played in their biggest game of the season. They would need No. 4 Penn State and No. 10 Indiana to lose later Saturday in order to make it into the Big Ten title game next week. There has been talk all season about how many of the Ohio State team leaders, including receiver Emeka Egbuka, running back TreVeyon Henderson and defensive end Jack Sawyer, chose to return for another year instead of entering the NFL draft because they wanted to beat Michigan at least once. Those players were inconsolable after the game. One of them, linebacker Cody Simon, was asked how he felt. “I just can't speak that right now,” Simon said. “I feel like we let the whole Buckeye nation down.” Michigan will wait for a minor bowl game. Ohio State, assuming either Penn State or Indiana wins on Saturday, will see how the final College Football Playoff rankings shakeout on Dec. 8. AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football . Sign up for the AP’s college football newsletter: https://apnews.com/cfbtop25

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Trump again calls to buy Greenland after eyeing Canada and the Panama CanalHerculean task: If students do not have a bank account to receive welfare assistance, schools are required to open a post office account for them. Without the Aadhaar or other documents of identity, opening a post office account is impossible. | Photo Credit: C. VENKATACHALAPATHY Teachers have been asking R. Mikkel, a Class V student of a government school in Chennai, to get an Aadhaar card for the past four years. It would help him complete his admission formalities and open a bank account to receive scholarships that the Tamil Nadu government offers. However, Mikkel does not have a birth certificate, which is mandatory for getting an Aadhaar card. Mikkel’s parents are daily wage labourers from Bihar who do odd jobs in Chennai. “We have asked the parents to get the birth certificate from Bihar so that we can get an Aadhaar ready for him. It would help to complete his admission process. This would show him to be a student of the school, allowing him to further his education,” says Mikkel’s teacher. But his parents are reluctant to go home and finish the formalities. “It will mean losing my salary. The salary helps us sustain our lives. How can we skip work to get a document? Who will pay us?” says Ram S., Mikkel’s father. Mikkel’s story is not an isolated one. With no Aadhaar card or other identity documents, teachers are having hard time enrolling children of migrant workers in government schools. In 2019, the School Education Department mandated that every student’s Aadhaar number be linked to the Educational Management Information System (EMIS). Although admitting a student under the Right to Education (RTE) Act of 2009 does not require certificates, the EMIS requires schools to upload documents such as Aadhaar, community certificate, nativity certificate, and birth certificate, besides maintaining attendance and the prizes won in the Kalaithiruvizha competitions. A completed profile means that a student is successfully enrolled. “But most students do not have Aadhaar cards and some don’t have birth certificates either. This means we can’t complete the admission formalities. We get four or more calls a day from the department asking us to enter the Aadhaar details,” says a teacher of a government school in Mogappair, Chennai. The case of the twins A 12-year-old girl turns to Vaishnavi S., pointing to a Tamil word in her notebook and asking her to help pronounce it. “That’s Ooru [place],” replies Vaishnavi, a Class IV student of a government school in Chennai. Vaishnavi and Bhavani, both aged 12, are twins. Their father has been trying to get Aadhaar cards for both of them for three years now, but the problem is that the twins do not have birth certificates. Though their father’s family members have been living in Chennai for years, their mother moved to the city from Uttar Pradesh after marriage. So, she went back to her parents’ home in Uttar Pradesh for delivery. “We didn’t get a birth certificate. So, when the school told us that an Aadhaar card was required for the children to complete admission, we knew we had to visit our village. This we can’t do because my husband cannot leave his daily wage job as painter,” says their mother Rindha Devi. So the school gave them a bonafide certificate stating that the students were residents of Tamil Nadu and studying in the school. Their father was expected to take leave later and get the Aadhaar cards for them. “Earlier this year, the application went through. But only Vaishnavi got her Aadhaar card. Bhavani didn’t. The officials suspected that we were creating a duplicate Aadhaar because most of the details were the same and they had identical faces. So Bhavani does not have a card. They are no longer accepting a bonafide certificates either. We are tired of running from pillar to post,” Ms. Rindha Devi says. In June this year, the department started the Aadhaar through Schools initiative to ensure that every child in the school system gets the Aadhaar card and opens a bank account linked to the former. However, most children of migrant workers could not do so owing to various reasons — missing documents, no digital copy of birth certificates, different addresses, and wrong pincodes. Linkage crucial A bank account is crucial for students to receive welfare benefits — be it the ₹500 given to students of Most Backward Classes and Denotified Communities from Class III or the ₹1,000 given a month to a higher secondary student under the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s Talent Search Exam. However, it is mandatory to link the bank account with the Aadhaar. “My child, Umang, was born at Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. Through the initiative, we decided to get the Aadhaar card for Umang. The official denied us an Aadhaar card because my child’s name was written in Hindi in the birth certificate. All other details on the birth certificate were in English except his name. He asked me to get the card from my village,” says Sonam Pandey, mother of the Class III student. Deepak Guhain from Assam has been working in Chennai for the past two years. He has been trying to get an Aadhaar card for his son, but officials insisted on a digital copy of the birth certificate. “I cannot afford to miss work to go back to Assam to get it. I don’t know what to do,” he says. Teachers in trouble “We tried counselling the parents and consistent follow-up to ensure that every student completed the formalities; but, as they are daily wage labourers, it is difficult. If they were born here, we would help,” says a teacher of the government school at Mogappair. Teachers say they would give a bonafide certificate so that a child could pursue further education. “But this certificate cannot be used any more. The formalities [such as uploading of Aadhaar] should be completed as proof of student strength of a school. We have over 20 children of migrant workers in our school, but we cannot provide proof of enrolment on the EMIS. This would prompt the department to assume that we have poor student strength and our teachers can be moved out,” says a teacher of a government school at Shenoy Nagar, Chennai. When the child enters Class X, the teacher has to follow up continuously to ensure that they can sit for the exam. In 2018, the Supreme Court directed that the Aadhaar could not be made mandatory for writing exams or enrolment. However, teachers say this has not been the case in Tamil Nadu. While no student has been denied the welfare benefits, education, or their right to sit for exams, the road leading to all of them has been anything but smooth. “In a primary school, the teacher might have just marked zero in the Aadhaar card field to make a valid entry into the EMIS. A student automatically makes it to Class X. Then the real task begins. Last year, a teacher travelled with some students to their birthplace to get the birth certificates and then made sure that they got their Aadhaar cards. Only then were the students able to write the exam,” says a teacher of a government school at Puzhal, Chennai. S. Rakesh, a migrant labour from Bihar, has settled at Periyar Pudur in Salem. He says, “With the help of house owners, we were able to get the LPG cylinder bill. Using it, we are changing our address in Aadhaar and it is also used for our children to get Aadhaar cards,” he says. Casual labourers entering the State find it tough to get the Aadhaar cards for their children to get admission in a primary school. “They do not have proof of address because they stay in small houses provided in the factory. As they are new to work, the owners do not help them either,” adds Mr. Rakesh. A task for schools “The schools can compile the list of students who don’t have the documents and take it up with the Collector and the Revenue Department to ensure that they get their Aadhaar cards. We are ensuring that school students have their Aadhaar cards linked to the EMIS because it would help them get scholarships in Class VI and IX. We have covered 30 lakh children so far and hope to complete the process by January,” says a senior official of the School Education Department. Subulakshmi, a field worker of Social Awareness and Voluntary Education (SAVE), a non-governmental organisation in Tiruppur, visits 75 children of migrant workers at Koilvazhi in Tiruppur district almost every day. Their parents are employed with the Tiruppur Corporation. They are all from the areas along the Karnataka-Maharashtra border. “The elders go to work early in the morning and return home by 2 p.m. or 3 p.m. They cannot take a day off or skip work to get an Aadhaar card for the children,” says Ms. Subulakshmi. SAVE founder A. Aloysius says parents lack awareness of the need for Aadhaar to register the children at school. “They will have the card, but will not share the details; they may have left the cards at home; they will not even remember whether they have secured the Aadhaar card for a child; they will not have proper identity papers to get it here. There is a sense of fear and uncertainty among them always,” he says. “So, these children remain excluded from the education system.” A universal problem Getting an Aadhaar card is difficult not only for children of migrant workers but also for some local residents and nomadic tribes. A government higher secondary school teacher at Nagapattinam says, “We receive children from the Adhiyan community, known as Boom Boom Mattukarar. As they do not have community certificates, they could not access education and jobs. As their families move from one district to another to sell toys and bangles, they take their children along. When they attempt to admit their children to a government school, it becomes impossible because they lack the Aadhaar, birth, caste, and nativity certificates.” If students do not have a bank account, the EMIS requires the school to open a post office account for them. Without the Aadhaar or other documents of identity, opening a post office account is impossible. A minimum deposit of ₹200 is required too. “If it is for one child, it’s manageable. But how many children can I support,” asks the headmaster of a school in a Cauvery delta district. A teacher from Karur helped a student from the Kallodar community to enrol. This community is largely engaged in rock-cutting. Since the student’s parents did not have a mobile phone, she gave her own number for Aadhaar verification. (With inputs from M. Soundariya Preetha from Coimbatore, M. Sabari from Salem and Nacchinarkkiniyan M. from Tiruchi.) Published - December 01, 2024 12:06 am IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp RedditEADS in Rome doing their part to help Santa's Christmas flight

Dallas Cowboys cheerleader Armani Latimer brings her teammates to tears with powerful act By JANE HERZ FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 22:11 GMT, 10 December 2024 | Updated: 22:22 GMT, 10 December 2024 e-mail 13 shares View comments Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Armani Latimer, who recently spoke out about her alopecia, has gone viral after she performed at a game without a wig. For those who may be unfamiliar, alopecia is an autoimmune disease that can cause hair loss, primarily on the scalp, according to the Cleveland Clinic. It can affect different areas of the body, like the eyelashes and eyebrows. The viral video, which was posted on Instagram by the team , Latimer and a Cowboys community page, showed the behind-the-scenes of the cheerleader prepping for her performance this weekend, as she held hands with her team before taking the stage. 'You got this, Mani,' one of the girls can be heard saying to her. And, as they walked from the tunnel on to the stage, tons of squad members surrounded Latimer as they excitedly made their way to the field. When they finally got in their formation to perform on the turf, the DCC member could be seen wiping away a few tears from her eyes with a smile. The rest of the clip showed Latimer and her team performing their signature dances, including Thunderstruck. Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Armani Latimer has gone viral after she performed at a game without a wig after opening up about her alopecia When they finally got in their formation to perform on the turf, the DCC member could be seen wiping away a few tears from her eyes with a smile The rest of the clip showed Latimer and her team performing their signature dances, including Thunderstruck This past summer, the team shot to fame for their documentary series which premiered on Netflix, called America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. The series chronicled their entire 2023-2024 season, including the grueling tryouts and practice schedules. 'You're representing a lot of little girls out there, and they're going to be looking at you, at awe in your strength knowing that they are going to feel so beautiful after this, because of what you're doing today,' one of her teammates could be heard saying in the background of the clip. 'We're just so proud of you,' they continued. The caption of the post read, 'Confidence takes center stage for Alopecia Awareness.' And, in the comments section of the post, Latimer was supported by her fellow Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, as they all wrote sweet messages for their teammate. 'THIS right here is why we dance. THIS is what DCC is all about. Thank you for showing the world your bravery, strength, and POWER. I LOVE YOU FOREVER MY GEORGIO!!,' Kleine Powell wrote. Reece Weaver also shared a heartwarming note, writing, 'It is truly one of the greatest honors to be your teammate... You have been made for such a time as this. I love you so much.' This past summer, the team was shot to fame for their documentary series which premiered on Netflix, called America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders In a new interview with Women's Health, Latimer opened up about her journey with the autoimmune disease, explaining that she was diagnosed when she was 12 years old 'I will cry every time I watch this. Armani you are truly my idol in every single way. You are embody everything a leader should be, have truly become my best friend, and my rock!! I’m so excited that the world gets to see how inspiring and amazing you are!!!!' Charly Barby agreed. In a new interview with Women's Health , Latimer opened up about her journey with the autoimmune disease, explaining that she was diagnosed when she was 12 years old. However, Latimer said that her hair fell out slowly, and all the way through high school, it was hard to tell she had the condition. But when she was in college, some stress started to get to her, and it caused more hair loss. 'Shortly after college, I auditioned to be a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader and attempted to wear my hair naturally, but the demands of being a training camp candidate and trying to make the team caused my hair to fall out at a faster rate,' Latimer told the magazine. Eventually, once all of her hair fell out, she started to wear wigs. She admitted to the outlet that it was 'hard to navigate' her alopecia during the early days of her cheer career, but it was her friends and family who ultimately helped her maintain a 'positive mindset.' 'Over the years, the biggest challenge I had to overcome was being honest with myself,' Latimer told Women's Health. The Netflix series chronicled their entire 2023-2024 season, including the grueling tryouts and practice schedules 'Shortly after college, I auditioned to be a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader and attempted to wear my hair naturally, but the demands of being a training camp candidate and trying to make the team caused my hair to fall out at a faster rate,' Latimer told the magazine 'Telling people about my alopecia areata wasn't hard, but fully accepting that my life looked a little different than everyone else's, especially being someone in the spotlight, was,' she continued. 'People see cheerleaders and assume they're flawless. While that's obviously not true, I still found myself having to unlearn idea that I needed to be perfect to be on the team.' During the interview, she also spoke about her decision to go without a wig for the game. The DCC star explained that sometimes, on social media, some people asked her if she would ever 'be open' to cheering without her wig, which was something she was 'unsure' about at first. 'But at the beginning of this season, something felt right about it, so I spoke to our director Kelli Finglass about the potential of going wig-free for our annual My Cause My Boots game, and she loved it,' Latimer said. 'At first, I was a bit scared to commit to it because doing a photoshoot or taking a video of yourself and posting it on social media is not in real time. 'Knowing that the game would be live in front of over 80 thousand people and I may end up on TV is a bit intimidating.' 'But I’m reminding myself that I’ll be out there dancing with my best friends, and my family will be there as well. I know that it’ll be an impactful moment for whoever it touches.' 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Saputo Inc. stock rises Tuesday, outperforms marketBUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Botafogo overcame playing with 10 men to win its first Copa Libertadores title after beating fellow Brazilian side Atletico Mineiro 3-1 in the final at Monumental de Nunez Stadium on Saturday. Read this article for free: Already have an account? As we navigate through unprecedented times, our journalists are working harder than ever to bring you the latest local updates to keep you safe and informed. Now, more than ever, we need your support. Starting at $14.99 plus taxes every four weeks you can access your Brandon Sun online and full access to all content as it appears on our website. or call circulation directly at (204) 727-0527. Your pledge helps to ensure we provide the news that matters most to your community! BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Botafogo overcame playing with 10 men to win its first Copa Libertadores title after beating fellow Brazilian side Atletico Mineiro 3-1 in the final at Monumental de Nunez Stadium on Saturday. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Botafogo overcame playing with 10 men to win its first Copa Libertadores title after beating fellow Brazilian side Atletico Mineiro 3-1 in the final at Monumental de Nunez Stadium on Saturday. After just 30 seconds, midfielder Gregore, one of Botafogo’s best players, hit the head of Fausto Vera with his foot and was given a straight red card. Brazil was assured of a sixth consecutive Copa Libertadores title and the 24th in history, just one less than Argentina. It was also the third straight title for Rio de Janeiro clubs, after Fluminense in 2023 and Flamengo in 2022. Winger Luiz Henrique scored the first in the 35th minute from close range, and was fouled for the penalty shot converted by Alex Telles in the 44th. Eduardo Vargas headed Mineiro’s only goal in the 46th while Junior Santos, the top scorer in the Copa Libertadores with 10 goals, capped Botafogo’s historic night with the third in injury time. ___ AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer Advertisement

TikTok files legal challenge of federal government’s shutdown orderDemocrat Bob Casey concedes to Republican David McCormick in Pennsylvania Senate contestDavid Coote will not appeal against the termination of his contract by referees’ body PGMOL, the PA news agency understands. Coote was sacked earlier this month after the emergence of a video in which he made derogatory remarks about Liverpool and their former manager Jurgen Klopp. Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) said that a thorough investigation had concluded he was “in serious breach of the provisions of his employment contract, with his position deemed untenable”. “Supporting David Coote continues to be important to us and we remain committed to his welfare,” PGMOL’s statement on December 9 added. Coote had the right to appeal against the decision but PA understands the Nottinghamshire referee has decided not to. The video which triggered PGMOL’s investigation into Coote’s conduct first came to public attention on November 11. In it, Coote is asked for his views on a Liverpool match where he has just been fourth official, and describes them as “s***”. He then describes Klopp as a “c***”, and, asked why he felt that way, Coote says the German had “a right pop at me when I reffed them against Burnley in lockdown” and had accused him of lying. “I have got no interest in speaking to someone who’s f****** arrogant, so I do my best not to speak to him,” Coote said. Later in the video, Coote again refers to Klopp, this time as a “German c***”. The Football Association opened its own investigation into that video, understood to be centred on that last comment and whether Coote’s reference to Klopp’s nationality constituted an aggravated breach of its misconduct rules. The investigation by PGMOL which led to Coote’s contract being terminated is also understood to have looked at another video which appeared to show Coote snorting a white powder, purportedly during Euro 2024 where he was one of the assistant VARs for the tournament. European football’s governing body UEFA also appointed an ethics investigator to look into the matter.A delegation led by Mr Batu Khasikov, Head of the Republic of Kalmykia, the Russian Federation, arrived in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning after travelling from Yangon by air. They were welcomed at the airport by Deputy Minister for Religious Affairs and Culture U Aye Tun, members of the Nay Pyi Taw Council, and other officials. The delegation later met SAC Member Mahn Nyein Maung and Union Ministers U Tin Oo Lwin, U Min Naung, Dr Nyunt Pe, and U Min Thein Zan at the M Gallery Hotel in Nay Pyi Taw. Discussions focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation, including promoting mutual exchanges in religious and cultural matters, collaborating to successfully organize the third International Buddhist Forum in Kalmykia in September 2025, encouraging investment in agriculture and livestock sectors, and sharing agricultural technologies and quality seeds, introducing the Myanmar language as a subject in Russian universities and facilitating exchanges of scholarships and academic programmes, strengthening ties in education, healthcare, youth affairs, and sports development, and exploring the possibility of direct air links between Kalmykia and Myanmar to support tourism and hospitality industries. In the afternoon, the delegation visited Uppatasanti Pagoda in Nay Pyi Taw, where they offered flowers and water to a sacred Buddha image, made monetary donations, and signed the guestbook. They also visited the White Elephant Lodge, feeding white elephants with nutritional supplements. In the evening, Union Minister U Tin Oo Lwin hosted a dinner in honour of the Kalmykia delegation at the M Gallery Hotel. The event was attended by SAC Member Mahn Nyein Maung, Union ministers, the Nay Pyi Taw Council chairman, deputy ministers, members of the Nay Pyi Taw Council, the Russian Ambassador to Myanmar, and delegation members. Following the dinner, the delegation visited the Maravijaya Buddha Image, where they paid their respects and toured the Buddha Garden on the premises. — MNA/TMT

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