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"Indiana Jones" Game Characters vs. Actors: Live Action Looks Better!Hansberry 7-16 2-2 19, Harris 3-7 2-2 8, Okani 3-6 2-2 10, Small 9-18 9-11 31, DeVries 4-9 6-7 16, Powell 0-6 2-2 2, Andre 0-0 0-0 0, Tenner 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 26-63 23-26 86. Ike 1-6 3-4 5, Ajayi 2-5 2-2 7, Battle 6-12 2-2 16, Hickman 5-11 0-0 13, Nembhard 1-10 5-6 7, Huff 9-14 0-0 19, Gregg 1-4 7-8 9, Stromer 1-3 0-0 2. Totals 26-65 19-22 78. Halftime_Gonzaga 39-31. 3-Point Goals_West Virginia 11-35 (Small 4-10, Hansberry 3-8, Okani 2-2, DeVries 2-6, Tenner 0-1, Harris 0-2, Powell 0-6), Gonzaga 7-21 (Hickman 3-7, Battle 2-5, Ajayi 1-1, Huff 1-3, Gregg 0-1, Ike 0-1, Stromer 0-1, Nembhard 0-2). Rebounds_West Virginia 32 (Hansberry 8), Gonzaga 31 (Gregg 6). Assists_West Virginia 12 (DeVries 4), Gonzaga 20 (Nembhard 12). Total Fouls_West Virginia 17, Gonzaga 18.
Walmart's DEI rollback signals a profound shift in the wake of Trump's election victoryPauline Hanson runs past Lidia Thorpe in the Senate chamber (Image: AAP/Mick Tsikas) THORPE SUSPENDED Lidia Thorpe’s suspension from Parliament got significant coverage overnight, with AAP reporting the independent senator received the punishment after she threw pieces of paper at One Nation’s Pauline Hanson as a row over racism erupted. On Wednesday Hanson had attempted to refer Senator Fatima Payman to a parliamentary committee over her dual Afghan citizenship, questioning her eligibility to sit in the upper house. Payman said in response to Hanson’s actions yesterday morning: “You’re not just vindictive, mean, nasty, you bring disgrace to the human race. No dignity whatsoever as a senator,” the ABC reports. Thorpe, in supporting Payman, shouted “convicted racist” at Hanson and threw torn-up documents at her, AAP said. Labor Senate leader Penny Wong later moved a motion to suspend Thorpe due to “the gravity of the conduct”. The government, Coalition, Hanson, David Pocock and Ralph Babet voted in favour of the motion while the Greens voted against it. Coalition Senate leader Simon Birmingham called the motion a “line in the sand” and accused the Greens of a “shameful double standard”. While that was going on, WA Premier Roger Cook was saying in a press conference he was confident the government’s “nature positive” legislation would not be progressed in its current form. Turns out he wasn’t wrong, with Guardian Australia among others flagging how Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stepped in to kill it at the 11th hour even though negotiations between Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek and Greens’ environment spokesperson Sarah Hanson-Young “were progressing this week towards a compromise”. Elsewhere, the site flags Jacqui Lambie and Tammy Tyrrell are involved in an administrative spat over the typography and map of Tasmania they both use in their respective logos. Finally, the AAP highlights that up to half of the country’s adult population is “lining up for a share of $100 million in the sixth largest lottery jackpot in the nation”. The draw closes at 7.30pm AEST. FINAL MAD SCRAMBLE Another calm and sensible day awaits us in Canberra with the government attempting to ram almost 40 bills through the Senate in the last scheduled sitting day of the year. Guardian Australian reports the Albanese government hopes to pass key legislation on migration, electoral reform, privacy, the social media ban for under 16s, and to implement a new Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) structure. The site reckons at least 37 bills will be attempted to be pushed through the Senate on Thursday. Yesterday’s scenes in the chamber, which saw independent senator Lidia Thorpe suspended for the remainder of the parliamentary sitting week, could have an impact on the government’s plans. Guardian Australia flags Thorpe’s suspension leaves the government “short of the numbers required for the guillotine motion which would truncate the usual debate time and bring on rapid-fire votes”. Apparently independent Senator David Pocock has offered his support “but at a high price”, the site says and reports crossbenchers are considering voting as a bloc to oppose all of the government’s legislative wishlist in protest at the frantic end to the sitting week. The ABC had led overnight on the suggestion the government’s election finance reforms are potentially in trouble after a breakdown in negotiations with the Coalition at the last minute. The broadcaster said sources claim the opposition has concerns over the proposal to limit election donations and spending. The apparent concerns are regarded by some as a tactic to drag talks beyond the end of the week and therefore potentially the end of the parliamentary term, if Prime Minister Anthony Albanese calls the election for early next year. If unable to come to an agreement with the opposition, the government will try to pass parts of the legislation with the help of the crossbench, the ABC adds. With that said, the Nine papers reckon that the reforms actually look set to pass the Senate “after Opposition Leader Peter Dutton held informal talks with Labor powerbroker Don Farrell to negotiate the deal”. The papers add Climate 200 founder Simon Holmes à Court has held last-minute talks with Farrell to warn against the plans, while mining billionaire Clive Palmer raced to Canberra to try and intervene. In another example of mixed messaging, the ABC reckons the government is still negotiating over its earnings tax on super funds with balances over $3 million. At the same time, Guardian Australia has led overnight with the reform being “all but abandoned” while (as flagged in Tuesday’s Worm ) the AFR said at the weekend it looks unlikely to pass before the next election, even if this Parliament does return on February. So who knows, everything is changing all the time. For example, the AFR flags the plans to reform the Reserve Bank of Australia’s board were declared “effectively dead” back in September but are now back in contention after the government reopened discussions with the Greens yesterday as part of the plans to push through as much legislation as possible today using the guillotine motion. Brace for endless twists and turns with plenty of blatant tactics playing out in Parliament House over the next 24 hours. ON A LIGHTER NOTE... A cat that got lost in Wyoming’s Yellowstone National Park has made it back to its home in California after an epic 900-mile journey. The Associated Press reports Benny and Susanne Anguiano took their two pet cats to Yellowstone’s Fishing Bridge RV Park on June 4. Not long after arriving one of the felines, Rayne Beau, got startled and ran into the trees. After a fruitless four-day search Benny and Susanne had to return home to Salinas, California, without him. A whole two months later in August, the couple were informed by a microchip that Rayne Beau was at the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) in Roseville, California, almost 900 miles from Yellowstone, the newswire said. A woman had spotted the cat wandering the streets of the northern California city and taken him to the local SPCA after feeding and watering him. The Anguianos then went and picked him up. The couple say they have no idea how Rayne Beau travelled the 900 miles and are hoping people will come forward and provide details if they saw him on his odyssey. Say What? LinkedIn simply does not have content interesting and appealing to minors. LinkedIn The career networking site told the Senate inquiry it is too boring to be included in the government’s plans to ban under-16s from certain social media. CRIKEY RECAP Marles the mediocre floats free of media scrutiny BERNARD KEANE Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles (Image: AAP/Mick Tsikas) Two scandals continue to bubble away that reflect poorly on Richard Marles , the deputy prime minister and, as head of the Defence portfolio, both the biggest spending minister and most important manufacturing figure in the government. Neither, however, looks set to damage him. Marles has led a charmed life over the past two parliamentary terms. He is only Labor’s deputy leader because, due to Anthony Albanese’s ascendancy, the deputy leader couldn’t be from the Left faction or from NSW. He has sailed through numerous problems in his portfolio that would have bogged down other ministers. Renewables are exceeding expectations — but so are emissions. Why? KETAN JOSHI It is bad enough that 2024 was a record high for global greenhouse gas emissions. It is extra bad because the number we’ve ended up at is higher than all of the old projections of what this year would end up at. That is to say: we are overestimating our ability to stop using fossil fuels. There have been incredible advances in renewables and climate policies, but also, “fossil fuel subsidies remain at an all-time high and funding for fossil fuel-prolonging projects quadrupled between 2021 and 2022”. Why? What is justifying this weird refusal to back away from the fossil fuel economy? It’s many things, but a big one is the false promise of a machine that cleans up fossil fuels, rather than us needing to find a replacement for them. Back in 2022, I contributed an essay to Greta Thunberg’s Climate Book . It was about the weaponised false promise of carbon capture and storage (CCS). I wanted to talk about it not as a technological phenomenon but a rhetorical one. A tactically deployed promise that is never meant to come true . Failure as a feature, not a bug. The secret to a million-dollar newsletter in a feeble news market? Admitting when you mess up CHARLIE LEWIS The subject line of the November 25 edition of US politics newsletter Tangle , which came out a few hours before I spoke to founder Isaac Saul , was “A trans bathroom controversy in Congress”. But that was not the subject of the lead item. The first thing a subscriber would read that day were two corrections to the publication’s recent coverage, featuring not just the facts that had been printed erroneously, but a candid explanation as to how those errors came about. The correction ends by noting that these represent the “120th and 121st corrections in Tangle’s 277-week history”. This is as good an introduction to Tangle — which calls itself “an independent, nonpartisan, subscriber-supported politics newsletter” — as one is likely to get. “It all comes to the question, ‘how do we improve trust in media?’” Saul told Crikey . “We show our work. If we screw something up, putting it as a footnote and ghost-editing the piece is not a way to build trust.” READ ALL ABOUT IT As Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire takes hold, Biden heralds new push for truce with Hamas in Gaza (CBS News) Two presidents, two policies, one superpower: America in transition ( The New York Times ) ($) China’s CO2 emissions have peaked or will in 2025, say 44% of experts in survey ( The Guardian ) Laos detains foreign hostel staff over backpacker methanol poisonings as families and travellers demand answers (CNN) The rest is not even close: Inside Gary Lineker’s goalhanger revolution ( Esquire ) Drake takes legal action over song’s ‘sex offender’ claim (BBC) THE COMMENTARIAT Why I’ve changed my mind about the social media bill — Andrew Wilkie ( Guardian Australia ): There is also the fact that, despite all the histrionics about protecting children from harm, the government has dropped plans to ban gambling advertising, shelved their Environmental Protection Agency, kicked environmental law reform into the long grass and continues to cheer on fossil fuels. Surely our kids deserve protection from predatory gambling companies and the climate emergency too. If we truly want to get serious about protecting our kids online we could better regulate social media companies and their algorithms. We could put the onus on them to implement safety by design. And we could steer kids towards more respectful behaviour. This proposed ban is a blunt instrument being rushed through before an election. It ignores the nuances and restricts young people rather than focusing on those responsible for the harm. There are any number of things the government could be doing if they were serious about preventing harm, but I reckon in this case they are just playing pre-election games and the opposition is more than happy to go along for the ride. Karen Webb’s response to Clare Nowland verdict shows some lessons have been learned — Lia Harris (ABC): “Hindsight is a wonderful thing.” That was the response from NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb when asked if she wished she had handled things differently after 95-year-old Clare Nowland was tasered by a police officer last year. And based on the speed with which she fronted the media on Wednesday afternoon, less than four hours after senior constable Kristian White was convicted of Mrs Nowland’s manslaughter, it certainly seems some lessons have been learned. It was a pivotal moment in a case that has plagued the last 18 months of commissioner Webb’s leadership.
Republican Gov. Jeff Landry called it “game-changing” for his state's expanding tech sector, yet some environmental groups have raised concerns over the center's reliance on fossil fuels — and whether the plans for new natural gas power to support it could lead to higher energy bills in the future for Louisiana residents. Meanwhile, Elon Musk's AI startup, xAI, is expanding its existing supercomputer project in Memphis, Tennessee, the city's chamber of commerce said Wednesday. The chamber also said that Nvidia, Dell, and Supermicro Computer will be “establishing operations in Memphis,” without offering further details. Louisiana is among a growing number of states offering tax credits and other incentives to lure big tech firms seeking sites for energy-intensive data centers. The U.S. Commerce Department found that there aren’t enough data centers in the U.S. to meet the rising AI-fueled demand, which is projected to grow by 9% each year through 2030, citing industry reports. Meta anticipates its Louisiana data center will create 500 operational jobs and 5,000 temporary construction jobs, said Kevin Janda, director of data center strategy. At 4 million square feet (370,000 square meters), it will be the company's largest AI data center to date, he added. “We want to make sure we are having a positive impact on the local level,” Janda said. Congressional leaders and local representatives from across the political spectrum heralded the Meta facility as a boon for Richland parish, a rural part of Louisiana with a population of 20,000 historically reliant on agriculture. About one in four residents are considered to live in poverty and the parish has an employment rate below 50%, according to the U.S. census data. Meta plans to invest $200 million into road and water infrastructure improvements for the parish to offset its water usage. The facility is expected to be completed in 2030. Entergy, one of the nation's largest utility providers, is fast-tracking plans to build three natural gas power plants in Louisiana capable of generating 2,262 megawatts for Meta's data center over a 15-year period — nearly one-tenth of Entergy's existing energy capacity across four states. The Louisiana Public Service Commission is weighing Entergy's proposal as some environmental groups have opposed locking the state into more fossil fuel-based energy infrastructure. Meta said it plans to help bring 1,500 megawatts of renewable energy onto the grid in the future. Louisiana residents may ultimately end up with rate increases to pay off the cost of operating these natural gas power plants when Meta's contract with Entergy expires, said Jessica Hendricks, state policy director for the Alliance for Affordable Energy, a Louisiana-based nonprofit advocating for energy consumers. “There’s no reason why residential customers in Louisiana need to pay for a power plant for energy that they’re not going to use," Hendricks said. "And we want to make sure that there’s safeguards in place.” Public service commissioner Foster Campbell, representing northeast Louisiana, said he does not believe the data center will increase rates for Louisiana residents and views it as vital for his region. “It’s going in one of the most needed places in Louisiana and maybe one of the most needed places in the United States of America,” Foster said. “I’m for it 100%.” Environmental groups have also warned of the pollution generated by Musk's AI data center in Memphis. The Southern Environmental Law Center, among others, says the supercomputer could strain the power grid, prompting attention from the Environmental Protection Agency. Eighteen gas turbines currently running at xAI’s south Memphis facility are significant sources of ground-level ozone, better known as smog, the group said. Patrick Anderson, an attorney at the law center, said xAI has operated with “a stunning lack of transparency” in developing its South Memphis facility, which is located near predominantly Black neighborhoods that have long dealt with pollution and health risks from factories and other industrial sites. “Memphians deserve to know how xAI will affect them,” he said, “and should have a seat at the table when these decisions are being made.”
Alexis Mac Allister and substitute Cody Gakpo got the goals as Liverpool beat Champions League holders Real Madrid 2-0 at Anfield to make it five wins from as many games in the league phase for Arne Slot’s men. The Reds took the lead when Mac Allister played a one-two with Conor Bradley and slotted past Thibaut Courtois seven minutes into the second half. Real had the chance to equalise with a penalty just past the hour, but Kylian Mbappe saw his strike saved by Caoimhin Kelleher. 🛑🛑🛑 pic.twitter.com/bUR6j4xtT5 — Liverpool FC (@LFC) November 27, 2024 There was then an unsuccessful spot-kick from the hosts as Mohamed Salah missed from 12 yards, before Gakpo popped up with a 76th-minute header from Andy Robertson’s cross as the Merseysiders recorded a first win over Real in 15 years and gained some revenge for their defeats in the 2018 and 2022 finals. While Liverpool top the table, Carlo Ancelotti’s Real are down in 24th place – the final play-offs berth – with just six points from their five matches. Aston Villa are outside the top eight on goal difference after a 0-0 draw with Juventus in which Morgan Rogers had a stoppage-time finish for the hosts ruled out for a foul, with Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez having earlier made a fantastic save to deny Francisco Conceicao. Celtic, lying 20th, drew 1-1 at home with Club Brugge thanks to a curling Daizen Maeda strike that cancelled out a remarkable own goal by Cameron Carter-Vickers, who passed back without looking to send the ball into the net. Borussia Dortmund moved into the top eight with 3-0 win at Dinamo Zagreb, where Jamie Gittens, Ramy Bensebaini and Serhou Guirassy got on the scoresheet. A point apiece on matchday five in the Champions League. #AVLJUV || #UCL pic.twitter.com/rtjBsmYsO7 — Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) November 27, 2024 Monaco dropped to eighth after suffering their first loss of the league phase, 3-2 at home to Benfica. Despite having Wilfried Singo sent off just prior to the hour mark, the French side took the lead for a second time via Soungoutou Magassa in the 67th minute, only for late goals from Arthur Cabral and Zeki Amdouni to give Benfica all three points. Lille, in 12th, have the same amount of points as Monaco and Villa thanks to a 2-1 win at Bologna, with Ngal’Ayel Mukau notching a brace. PSV Eindhoven, now 18th, produced a dramatic late turnaround to beat 10-man Shakhtar Donetsk 3-2 at home. The visitors led 2-0 through Danylo Sikan and Oleksandr Zubkov before having Pedrinho sent off in the 69th minute, and PSV then hit back with three goals in the closing stages, Malik Tilman scoring in the 87th and 90th and Ricardo Pepi then notching the winner in the fifth minute of stoppage time. Red Star Belgrade registered their first win of the league phase by thrashing Stuttgart 5-1, as did Sturm Graz, beating Girona 1-0.
DENVER — So you're the most valuable player of that annual Thanksgiving Day backyard flag football game. Or played tackle football on any level. Or ran track. Or dabbled in basketball. Or toyed with any sport, really. Well, this may be just for you: USA Football is holding talent identification camps all over the country to find that next flag football star. It's "America's Got Talent" meets "American Idol," with the stage being the field and the grand prize a chance to compete for a spot on a national team. Because it's never too early to start planning for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, where flag football will make its Summer Games debut. Know this, though — it's not an easy team to make. The men's and women's national team rosters are at "Dream Team" status given the men's side has captured six of the last seven world championships and the women three in a row. To remain on top, the sport's national governing body is scouring every football field, park, track, basketball court and gym to find hidden talent to cultivate. USA Football has organized camps and tryouts from coast to coast for anyone ages 11 to 23. There are more than a dozen sites set up so far, ranging from Dallas (Sunday) to Chicago (Dec. 14) to Tampa (March 29) to Los Angeles (TBD) and the Boston area (April 27), where it will be held at Gillette Stadium, home of the New England Patriots. The organization has already partnered with the NFL on flag football initiatives and programs. The numbers have been through the roof, with engagement on social media platforms increasing by 86% since flag football was announced as an Olympic invitational sport in October 2023. The participation of boys and girls ages 6 to 17 in flag football last year peaked at more than 1.6 million, according to USA Football research. "We pride ourselves on elevating the gold standard across the sport," said Eric Mayes, the managing director of the high performance and national teams for USA Football. "We want to be the best in the world — and stay the best in the world." Flag football was one of five new sports added to the LA28 program. The already soaring profile of American football only figures to be enhanced by an Olympic appearance. Imagine, say, a few familiar faces take the field, too. Perhaps even NFL stars such as Tyreek Hill or Patrick Mahomes, maybe even past pro football greats donning a flag belt for a country to which they may have ties. Soon after flag football's inclusion, there was chatter of NFL players possibly joining in on the fun. Of course, there are logistical issues to tackle before their inclusion at the LA Olympics, which open July 14, 2028. Among them, training camp, because the Olympics will be right in the middle of it. The big question is this: Will owners permit high-priced players to duck out for a gold-medal pursuit? No decisions have yet been made on the status of NFL players for the Olympics. For now, it's simply about growing the game. There are currently 13 states that sanction girls flag football as a high school varsity sport. Just recently, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles helped pave the way to get it adopted in Pennsylvania. Around the world, it's catching on, too. The women's team from Japan took third at the recent word championships, while one of the best players on the planet is Mexico quarterback Diana Flores. "Could flag football globally become the new soccer? That's something to aspire to," said Stephanie Kwok, the NFL's vice president of flag football. This type of flag football though, isn't your Thanksgiving Day game with family and friends. There's a learning curve. And given the small roster sizes, versatility is essential. Most national team members need to be a version of Colorado's two-way standout and Heisman hopeful Travis Hunter. Forget bump-and-run coverage, too, because there's no contact. None. That took some adjusting for Mike Daniels, a defensive back out of West Virginia who earned a rookie minicamp invitation with the Cleveland Browns in 2017. "If a receiver is running around, I'm thinking, 'OK, I can kind of bump him here and there and nudge him,'" Daniels explained. "They're like, 'No, you can't.' I'm just like, 'So I'm supposed to let this guy just run?!' I really rebelled at the idea at first. But you learn." The competition for an Olympic roster spot is going to be fierce because only 10 players are expected to make a squad. The best 10 will earn it, too, as credentials such as college All-American or NFL All-Pro take a backseat. "I would actually love" seeing NFL players try out, said Daniels, who's also a personal trainer in Miami. "I'm not going to let you just waltz in here, thinking, 'I played NFL football for five years. I'm popular. I have a huge name.' I'm still better than you and I'm going to prove it — until you prove otherwise." Around the house, Bruce Mapp constantly swivels his hips when turning a hallway corner or if his daughter tries to reach for a hug. It's his way of working on avoiding a "defender" trying to snare the flag. That approach has earned the receiver out of Coastal Carolina four gold medals with USA Football. The 31-year-old fully plans on going for more gold in Los Angeles. "You grow up watching Usain Bolt (win gold) and the 'Redeem Team' led by Kobe Bryant win a gold medal, you're always thinking, 'That's insane.' Obviously, you couldn't do it in your sport, because I played football," said Mapp, who owns a food truck in the Dallas area. "With the Olympics approaching, that (gold medal) is what my mind is set on." It's a common thought, which is why everything — including talent camps — starts now. "Everybody thinks, 'Yeah, the U.S. just wins,'" Daniels said. "But we work hard all the time. We don't just walk in. We don't just get off the bus thinking, 'We're going to beat people.'" Get local news delivered to your inbox!India’s pharmaceutical industry has earned recognition as the ‘Healers of the World’ through its exceptional contribution to COVID-19 vaccine distribution. New Delhi: India’s pharmaceutical industry is poised for significant expansion in the coming decades, solidifying its global position as the ‘Pharmacy of the World’ and earning recognition as the ‘Healers of the World’ through its exceptional contribution to COVID-19 vaccine distribution. Driven by continuous innovation, a surge in exports, and a strong commitment to affordability and efficacy, the Indian pharma sector is valued at USD 55 billion at present, and the industry is expected to reach USD 130 billion by 2030. India’s pharmaceutical sector, which has positioned itself as a key global player in healthcare, is claimed to be on track to attain a value of a staggering USD 450 billion by 2047. With exports currently contributing USD 27.85 billion, India remains a dominant player in the global pharmaceutical market. According to industry experts, key factors behind this impressive growth include advancements in biologics, speciality generics, and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven technologies, all of which are reshaping the global healthcare landscape. India’s pharmaceutical sector has become a key export hub, supplying affordable, high-quality medicines to more than 200 countries. Industry leaders forecast the sector to grow into a USD 1 trillion industry by 2047, further reinforcing India’s critical role in the global healthcare supply chain. The experts asserted that in addition to the remarkable export growth, India’s pharmaceutical sector has earned global recognition for its pivotal contribution to the global COVID-19 vaccine distribution, cementing its place as the ‘Healers of the World.’ Industry leaders and experts gathered at the ongoing CPHI & PMEC India Expo in Noida to discuss the future of the pharmaceutical sector. The 3-day expo has attracted over 2,000 exhibitors and 50,000 visitors from more than 120 countries—including the USA, UAE, South Korea, Japan, and the UK—serving as a dynamic platform for innovation, collaboration, and strategic partnerships, showcasing advancements in pharma machinery, packaging, analytical instruments, and biopharmaceuticals. According to Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director of Informa Markets in India, “The Indian pharmaceutical industry stands as a pillar of manufacturing excellence, scale, and research-led competitiveness. It now ranks third globally in pharmaceutical production by volume and 14th by value, contributing approximately 1.72% to India’s GDP. India’s position as one of the top 12 global biotechnology destinations and the third largest in the Asia-Pacific region further solidifies its standing in the global pharmaceutical ecosystem.” India’s competitive edge in the global market is driven by its cost-effective manufacturing capabilities, which are 30%-35% lower than those in the US and Europe. In addition, India’s research and development (R&D) costs are 87% lower than those in developed markets, making it a highly attractive destination for global pharmaceutical companies. With an abundant pool of skilled labour, India is poised to lead in both the production and innovation aspects of the pharmaceutical sector. Get Current Updates on India News , Entertainment News along with Latest News and Top Headlines from India and around the world. Published 01:40 IST, November 28th 2024
The relationship between China and the European Union has become increasingly significant in the global geopolitical landscape. As two major economic powers, their interactions not only impact their respective regions but also have far-reaching implications for the world as a whole. The former Spanish Foreign Minister highlighted the importance of maintaining a constructive dialogue and fostering collaboration between China and the EU to address common challenges and promote shared interests.There are three games featuring a ranked team on Thursday’s college basketball slate. Watch women’s college basketball, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link to sign up for a free trial. Catch tons of live women’s college basketball , plus original programming, with ESPN+ or the Disney Bundle.
AUSTIN, Texas — State lawmakers are reviving an effort to allow the State of Texas to govern the City of Austin. State Rep. Briscoe Cain , a Republican from Deer Park, filed House Bill 274 ahead of the upcoming legislative session. It would allow the legislature to create a "District of Austin." It is a bill that state lawmakers have introduced before, but it has never gained traction. In a press release, Cain cited bad governing, homicide rates, violent crime and other public safety-related concerns as reasons for "Austin's declining ability to govern as the state capital effectively." He said it highlights "systemic leadership failures, compounded by the defunding of police and policies that deprioritize public safety, leaving the state capital exposed to unacceptable risks." "Our state employees and visitors to the Capitol deserve to feel safe," Cain said in a statement . "The City of Austin has failed to govern responsibly, and its negligence endangers those who come here to serve Texans and our constituents who participate in state government." By sheer numbers, Austin has seen an uptick in homicides since the pandemic, spiking to 88 homicides per year in 2021. The annual number, however, has stayed below that level in the years since. So far this year, the Austin Police Department said it has investigated 65 homicides , which is not far off of last year's total of 73. Looking at that data compared to population growth, the homicide rate rose to about nine people killed per 100,000 residents in 2021, and that number has been hovering between six and eight homicides per 100,000 residents in the years since. The legislation would establish the District of Austin from the current boundaries of the City of Austin. The district would follow the current laws in Austin. However, state lawmakers would have the power to amend or repeal laws, ordinances or policies they do not like. The Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House would need to approve any amendment to the district's charter. Cain proposed the bill back in 2021, but it did not pass. State Rep. Jared Patterson proposed a similar bill in 2023 that also failed in committee. In a post on X on Monday, Cain said he felt compelled to re-file it this year. "For far too long, city leaders have thumbed their nose at the Capitol and turned their backs on their own citizens," Cain's post read. "A District of Austin will keep residents and visitors safe." "This is a red meat bill from Republicans. This is a sort of a wish list kind of thing for Republicans over the last couple of legislative sessions," Scott Braddock, Editor of the Quorum Report, said. "This is virtue signaling from Republicans. They argue that Austin is too liberal and sucks, so the state of Texas, which Republicans run, should run it instead." The resolution is a constitutional amendment to allow the legislature to create a district that serves as the seat of government. If it were to pass the legislature, it would still need to be approved by voters. But Braddock said there is almost no chance it would get that far. "Two-thirds of the members of the Texas House and Texas Senate would have to vote for it, and then it would be voted on by the people of Texas," Braddock said. "The problem with that, for Republicans, is that there are no Democrats who would vote for this, certainly not enough to get to 100 votes in the Texas House, which is a requirement for this to pass." Austin is a home-rule city, meaning it operates under a charter. That city charter is considered Austin's constitution. In response, Austin Mayor Kirk Watson cited the fact that U.S. News and World Report named Austin one of the best places to live based on the high quality of life, strong job market and overall desirability and value. "Austin is a pretty great town. It's a great town to start a career or business," Watson said in a statement. "It's a great town for innovators and people who are vibrant, vital and looking to the future with new ideas. It's a great town to have fun, enjoy good food and even better music." Watson also pointed out that the Milken Institute ranked Austin as the best-performing large city in 2024. He said the proposed bill from state lawmakers would not do much to address the challenges the city is facing. "The Texas Legislature has been hostile to all Texas cities in recent years, but it's long had a special and unnecessary antipathy for its state capital," Watson said. "It's been an effective political tool for some in control of the Capitol but isn't particularly helpful when we're actually trying to solve our shared problems." Cain said the city's "focus on controversial political initiatives rather than infrastructure and public service has raised questions about its ability to manage the responsibilities of hosting the state capital." "This is about more than governance – it's about safety, accountability, and protecting the integrity of Texas' state government," Cain said in a statement. "Austin's failures are not just an embarrassment; They threaten the people who live and work here and the citizens who visit. The District of Austin will provide the focused, accountable leadership necessary to address these challenges head-on." If it were to pass, the District of Austin would be established on Jan. 1, 2026. You can read the full text of the bill here . The 89th legislative session starts on Jan. 14.
Brandon Nunez tosses 2 TD passes to help New Mexico State beat Middle Tennessee 36-21The online world was left in shock and mourning as news broke of the untimely passing of Chinese influencer "Liu Dameili", better known as "Liu Big Beautiful". The 32-year-old social media sensation, who had amassed a large following for her beauty and fashion content, tragically lost her life shortly after undergoing a liposuction procedure at a private clinic in Shanghai.
