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Sports on TV for Thursday, Dec. 5Rockstar Games has sparked reactions among GTA 6 fans with a recent announcement that many believe is a misstep. Following months of speculation and leaks, the highly anticipated GTA 6 trailer debuted on December 4, 2023, attracting over 220 million views on YouTube. Fans eagerly await more details about the game's progress, but the latest teaser from Rockstar has left many underwhelmed. GTA Online's Reward Event Leaves Fans Disappointed On the first anniversary of the original trailer's release, Rockstar revealed plans for a big announcement on December 4, 2024. However, this “major reveal” turned out to be a new event for GTA Online, offering players free cosmetic DLC. While some players appreciate the gesture, the timing has led to frustration among the GTA 6 community, who had hoped for a more substantial update regarding the upcoming game. Also read: GTA 6 secures ‘Most Wanted Game' title at Golden Joystick Awards; Rockstar promises exciting updates ahead Hope for a Trailer Announcement on November 22 Rockstar's announcement encouraged players to participate in GTA Online's "Heist Challenge," with the promise of exclusive rewards if certain in-game goals are met by December 4. Yet, many fans are expressing their disappointment, feeling that this was just another distraction from the long-awaited details about GTA 6. Also read: GTA 6 rumoured to receive major PS5 Pro enhancements with new PSSR 2.0 technology update- All details Some are holding out hope for an announcement on November 22, 2024, speculating that it could mark a new trailer or significant update. A Reddit user humorously shared a meme of someone opening a fridge only to find nothing inside, perfectly capturing the mood of the community. Despite this, a few fans recall that Rockstar has previously dropped major updates on Thursdays, leaving the door open for the possibility of a surprise. Also read: You don't need a PS5 to play games on PS Portal anymore because.. GTA 6 Release Date and Expectations As the wait continues, GTA 6 is expected to release in late 2025 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, though a PC release date remains unconfirmed. Fans will have to keep their expectations in check and stay tuned for any future announcements.

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President-elect Donald Trump says he will nominate former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to serve as U.S. Attorney General in his new administration. "For too long, the partisan Department of Justice has been weaponized against me and other Republicans," Trump wrote in an announcement of the nomination. "Not anymore. Pam will refocus the DOJ to its intended purpose of fighting crime, and making America safe again." Bondi was Florida's attorney general from 2011 to 2019. During her tenure, she brought or participated in lawsuits to overturn the Affordable Care Act. Bondi was also a defense lawyer for Trump during his first impeachment trial in the U.S. Senate and has worked at the conservative nonprofit America First Policy Institute . Bondi's nomination is subject to Senate confirmation. RELATED STORY | Matt Gaetz says he's removing his name for consideration for attorney general Bondi's nomination comes the same day that former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration for the position. Trump nominated Gaetz last week, a decision that was quickly criticized by both Democrats and Republicans. On Thursday, Trump thanked Gaetz for his efforts to try and secure the support of the senators needed for confirmation. "Matt has a wonderful future, and I look forward to watching all of the great things he will do," Trump said on Truth Social. This is a developing story and will be updated.Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman is crowned Africa’s Footballer of the Year for 2024 by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the entire nation, North, South, East and West is agog with celebration. Sports lovers in all parts of the country are rejoicing the laurel as an achievement by Nigeria as a nation. Yet, for some, not all parts of the country should be proud of these types of feat. This is the subject of a recent post on Twitter by Reno Omokri about young Nigerians, who have achieved global fame, to which one Ugochukwu, from the South, made a response. Omokri shared it on Facebook and it reads: “My question is and has always been: what does northern youths (add/contribute) to Nigeria as a country? They'(re) never celebrated anything/anywhere home/abroad, not in sports, education, business/commerce, entertainment etc. I would like to know what they’re good in or at.” Of course, Omokri, one Southern social commentator, who is known for his defence of Northern Nigeria, its people and culture has sprung up a strong and apt defence, invoking the names of young national and global achievers like Chevrolet Volt inventor, Jelani Aliyu, ace footballer Ahmed Musa and so on to prove the folly of that comment. This is not, however, the first time such assessment of the North is made, neither will it be the last, in spite of several factual rebuttals by those who know better. And while in some instances this low opinion on Arewa is solely motivated by the urge to pull the section of the country down, particularly by elements who actually know the view they express is false, there are Nigerians who innocently think the narrative is true. Omokri points to this lack of awareness amongst many Southerners, when he observes that, “the issue with many of us from the South is that we think (because) others are not as loud and obnoxious as ourselves in our arrogant display, then they are not achieving things. He also buttresses his stand on the true position of the North by referring to the assessment of credible and impartial authorities. “If not for Forbes,” he retorts, ” we would (not) have (at) all believed that some (of those) people were the wealthiest folk in Nigeria,” “There are more young entrepreneurs in Kano”, Omokri argues, ” than in the whole of the Southeast”, obviously in reference to the part of Nigeria Ugochukwu, the target of his intervention hails from.” These facts are presented in a tone that even a northerner could not have expressed more poignantly and indignantly. The issue is that the North as a region of Nigeria has not cared to make the facts known often enough. What Omokri referred to as not being “as loud” is actually not having the capability to be heard at all. Most people in Southern Nigeria honestly know little or nothing at all, about Jelani Aliyu, even when he was DG of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC). The few who know him are for the most part, automobile enthusiasts, who may acknowledge his achievement as a global stage innovator but do not necessarily recognise him for the part of the country he hails from because there is no effort from any quarters to promote any consciousness of that about an icon like Jelani Aliyu or anyone else. Ahmed Musa is Africa’s highest World Cup Goal scorer and he got all his three goals for Nigeria but that was not in the front burner at the last AFCON, when he was given a mere chaperone role by the technical crew. Neither was Ace Real Sociedad striker Sadiq Umar in any reckoning in the Eagles’ camp before he left the AFCON due to “injury”, only to be fit enough to play in the very next match for his Spanish club. There is no doubt that if these national icons from the North were from the South, they would have commanded the pervasive appeal for the entire nation to stand for them like their Southern counterparts, who have found fame across boundaries, from Lagos to Maiduguri, Port Harcourt to Sokoto. So, the issue is not so much that of sectional sentiment, as it is of the unequal capacities of the two parts of Nigeria in handling and promoting their individual and collective achievements and successes to the world. Southern Nigeria are light years ahead of the North in not only recognising but also showcasing the accomplishments of their society and even though the bar for recognition in that part of the country is high, no achievement is ignored or unsung. This cumulates and projects the successes of the South so much that it creates for them, an unassailable pedigree in all human endeavors. And the tradition is sustained through the effective use of all media especially the mass media, in the preponderance of which the Southwest particularly, is unmatched by any other part of Nigeria. In fact, from this perspective, the Southern attitude that Omokri partly described as “loud” can be viewed as a positive attribute, more so in exclusion of the “obnoxious” habit of some Southerners, of being incapable of celebrating their heroes, without belittling another part of the country. Even so, it is solely up to the North, which is the target of this pull-down, to disprove this negative narrative, otherwise silence is admission, even of a claim that is false. It was the Northern legend and founding hero, Sir Ahmadu Bello, who said the North would blow its own trumpet because everybody else was busy blowing their own. That remark by the Northern Premier must have inspired the choice of the trumpeter as the image in the crest of the Northern Region Ministry of Information. It seems though, that since the split of the region into twelve states in 1970, the North has all but forsaken and altogether lost Sardauna’s trumpet. Of the hundreds of private media establishments of all categories in Nigeria, only a handful are of Northern ownership. And even the slightest possibility of bridging this gap is eliminated by the dearth of patronage and support for the few media professionals in the North, which renders them incapable of setting up media outfits. In this situation, subscription to media services by governments, corporate organisations and individuals from the North is almost exclusively to Southern professionals and establishments, which sustains the trend. Therefore, positive coverage of Northern Nigeria in the nation’s press and media, is solely by virtue of commercial patronage and it lasts until the chips are down and regional interests are at stake. For, according to a Hausa proverb, “each bird sings the song of its flock.” The old proverb, “who pays the piper dictates the tune” may apply to the Nigerian media in normal times but on critical occasions, when media practitioners and establishments find it obligatory to make a choice, the adage, “blood is thicker than water” is more appropriate.

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In a reaffirmation of pro-President Anura Kumara Dissanayake sentiment, the Colombo stock market yesterday reached an all-time high, supported by heavy turnover. The ASPI gained over 170 points to close at 13,511.73 points, surpassing the previous record set on 19 January 2022. Turnover was Rs. 5.2 billion. NDB Securities said high net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in Ambeon Capital, Commercial Bank, and Alumex. Mixed interest was observed in Sampath Bank, John Keells Holdings, and Lanka Ashok Leyland, whilst retail interest was noted in SMB Leasing, Lanka Credit and Business Finance, and LOLC Finance. Foreign participation in market activity remained at subdued levels, with foreigners closing as net sellers. The Banking sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to Commercial Bank and Sampath Bank), whilst the sector index gained by 2.07%. The share price of Commercial Bank increased by Rs. 3.50 to close at Rs. 127. The share price of Sampath Bank moved up by Rs. 2.20 to close at Rs. 99.80. The Capital Goods sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (due to John Keells Holdings), whilst the sector index increased by 2.70%. The share price of John Keells Holdings recorded a gain of Rs. 0.70 to close at Rs. 20.60. Ambeon Capital and Alumex were also included amongst the top turnover contributors. The share price of Ambeon Capital gained Rs. 0.60 to close at Rs. 18.90. The share price of Alumex appreciated by Rs. 0.90 to close at Rs. 13.40.The opposition leader, Inia Seruiratu, Lynda Tabuya and Barbara Malimali The Fiji Independent Commission against Corruption reiterates its commitment to impartiality and evidence-based decision-making. It is assuring the public that all investigations and subsequent actions are conducted without bias or any form of favour or fear. This comes in response to the statement released by the opposition leader, Inia Seruiratu, regarding recent events involving the former Minister for Women, Children, and Social Protection, Lynda Tabuya. Seruiratu raised concerns about the influence of FICAC Commissioner Barbara Malimali in closing the investigation into Tabuya’s false declaration. He called for an investigation into whether Tabuya exerted any influence over Malimali to end the case, stressing the importance of maintaining the integrity of Fiji’s anti-corruption institutions. According to the FICAC statement, the Commission had received a complaint, referred by the office of the Supervisor of Elections, on 5th April this year, alleging that Tabuya had failed to declare her spouse’s income and business affiliations as required by section 24 of the Political Parties (Registration, Conduct, Funding and Disclosures) Act. A subsequent investigation was authorized by former acting deputy commissioner of FICAC, Francis Puleiwai, on 24 April this year, and an inquiry was conducted. The investigation confirmed that Tabuya’s marriage to Robert Semaan had been formally and legally dissolved in December 2016. Investigators then made a recommendation for closure of the file on August 5th this year. Former ADC Puleiwai formally closed the file on August 12th this year. It says that neither party was represented by Barbara Malimali during the divorce case between Semaan and Tabuya while Malimali was in private practice.

Disgraceful and cynical are some of the words Premier Chris Minns has used to describe a reported vote to refer him to the state's corruption watchdog. or signup to continue reading An inquiry into the pitch to sell the Australian Turf Club's Rosehill Racecourse in Sydney's west and turn it into tens of thousands of homes will deliver its report on Friday. But late on Wednesday the NSW premier responded to media reports the committee conducting the inquiry will call for him to be referred to the Independent Commission Against Corruption, describing them as allegations based on no fact or evidence. "It's disgraceful to politicise the ICAC with unsubstantiated rumours," Mr Minns said. "This is an old fashioned smear from a group of politicians opposed to changes at Rosehill," he added. The unsubstantiated allegations were a cynical attempt at political point scoring, Mr Minns said. Independent MP Mark Latham, a member of the committee, and of the turf club, claimed via social media on Thursday there is evidence to justify the ICAC referral, based on a meeting the premier had in October 2023. Mr Minns described the turf club's head of membership and corporate affairs Steve McMahon as a friend of more than 20 years in August, after Mr McMahon appeared at the committee inquiry earlier that month. The committee was told Mr McMahon pitched the idea to the turf club's chairman Peter McGauran on October 26, 2023. The premier had a "meet and greet" with the turf club four days later according to ministerial diaries. Mr McMahon told the inquiry the meeting was to discuss the idea and the process for pitching it to the government, before investing member resources in a proposal. "You want to make sure that (the government) are not going to be automatically opposed to such a thing," he said. Mr Minns told budget estimates in August the proposal was announced before turf club members voted on the sale in the interest of transparency. DAILY Today's top stories curated by our news team. WEEKDAYS Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation. WEEKLY The latest news, results & expert analysis. WEEKDAYS Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening. WEEKLY Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters. WEEKLY Love footy? We've got all the action covered. WEEKLY Every Saturday and Tuesday, explore destinations deals, tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe. WEEKLY Going out or staying in? Find out what's on. WEEKDAYS Sharp. Close to the ground. Digging deep. Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs, politics and more. TWICE WEEKLY Your essential national news digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday. WEEKLY Get news, reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarExpert, ACM's exclusive motoring partner. TWICE WEEKLY Get real, Australia! Let the ACM network's editors and journalists bring you news and views from all over. AS IT HAPPENS Be the first to know when news breaks. DAILY Your digital replica of Today's Paper. Ready to read from 5am! DAILY Test your skills with interactive crosswords, sudoku & trivia. Fresh daily! Advertisement Advertisement89bio to Participate in the 7th Annual Evercore HealthCONx Conference

For years, school bus driver Herman Cruse would drop off Middle Township, New Jersey, students in the morning and then find ways to pass the time until his next run to pick them up at the end of the school day. Cruse lives too far from the school district to return home between routes, and he wanted to do something more meaningful than running errands, working out or napping between shifts. Overhearing one of the kindergartners on the bus talking about troubles with a reading assignment, Cruse approached the student’s teacher at Middle Township Elementary School No. 1 in Cape May Court House to ask if he could help. It was 2021, and Alex Bakley had Cruse meet with the student to read. The two connected, and word spread at the sprawling school. Other students and teachers requested reading time with Cruse. “It caught on quickly,” said Cruse, 56. “It took on a life of its own.” Since he started reading to that first boy three years ago, Cruse estimates that he has read with hundreds of students, mostly kindergartners and first graders. The students have been dubbed “Mr. Herman’s Kids,” and they view Cruse as a beloved mentor, role model and father figure. Some ride the yellow school bus Cruse drives. “He’s not just picking up kids,” said Principal Chris Paskalides. “He’s just taken it to another level. He really cares about the kids.” A section in the kindergarten wing has been designated as “Mr. Herman’s Kids Corner.” Sitting at a round table, Cruse reads with students one-on-one for about 20 to 30 minutes during their school day three times a week. Students may select a title from a bookshelf stocked by Cruse or a book from their classroom. On a recent morning, Cruse had about 2 1⁄2 hours between shifts and reported for his reading assignments. Cruse listened patiently as Octavia Hebron, 6, read aloud from “I’m Thankful Each Day.” He gently offered assistance when she stumbled over a word, encouraging her to sound it out as she followed with her finger. “Good job! Awesome!” Cruse told her, giving her a high-five. Cruse recruited another bus driver, Dan O’Connell, 70, to help with reading to reach more students. Both men voluntarily use their downtime for reading with students. The school has about 700 students in pre-K through second grade. Sitting on a mini-size chair across the room from Cruse, O’Connell read to students or let them read to him. He chuckled when 5-year-old Melody Roberto-Hammond wanted to read a second book. “We’re not reading them all,” O’Connell told her. “Maybe next time.” Experts say reading helps with language comprehension, vocabulary building and story structure. With Cruse, reading also acts as a relationship-building activity, particularly important with a male role model when most children are exposed to female teachers in lower grades, said Valarie G. Lee, an associate professor in the critical literacy, technology, and multilingual education department at Rowan University. “I think what they’re doing is wonderful. The evidence is in kids wanting to read with him,” Lee said. “Building that foundation early on is really critical.” Veteran teacher Linda Bakley said Cruse has a special knack with students. Sometimes they ask to read with him instead of her, she said, laughing. Some of them refer to Cruse as “Pop Pop.” “This man is loving and caring. The kids feel it,” Linda Bakley said. “The kids do adore him. When they say it takes a village, he is the village.” Cruse reinforces skills that students learn in the classroom, and he questions them about what they’ve read to build comprehension, Bakley said. He also asks how they are doing outside of school, which has built their trust, she said. A grandfather and father of five adult children, Cruse said he became an avid reader at a young age. His mother purchased an encyclopedia set for the family, and he devoured the reference books, along with books, maps and atlases, he said. “I read pretty much everything I could put my hands on,” he recalled. Cruse passed on that love of reading to his own children. He applies the same approach to the students at Middle Township. “I want to nurture every gift these children are exuding in these classrooms,” he said. “Whatever they learn from me, whatever they get, I hope they just go further, do more and be more as they grow.” Get local news delivered to your inbox!