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mnl777 app download latest version UK-based Vodafone Group has cleared dues of around ₹11,650 crore or about 109 million pound that it raised against shares of Vodafone Idea, according to a regulatory filing. Vodafone Group had pledged almost the entire stake in VIL to raise the debt. The pledge was created in favour of HSBC Corporate Trustee Company (UK) for the debt raised by Mauritius and India-based entities of Vodafone Group. "On 27 December 2024, HSBC Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited acting as the security trustee for the lenders has released the pledges pursuant to repayment of the outstanding dues owed to the lenders by the Vodafone Promoter Shareholders. "Consequently, the indirect encumbrance on 15,720,826,860 equity shares of the target company held by the Vodafone Promoter Shareholders representing 22.56 per cent of the equity share capital of the target company on a fully diluted basis has been released," the filing said. "Consequently, the indirect encumbrance on 15,720,826,860 equity shares of the target company held by the Vodafone Promoter Shareholders representing 22.56 per cent of the equity share capital of the target company on a fully diluted basis has been released," the filing said. The shares are valued at around ₹11,649 crore as per the closing price of ₹7.41 apiece of Vodafone Idea stock on Friday. Vodafone Group holds a 22.56 per cent stake, while the Aditya Birla Group holds 14.76 per cent. The government has a 23.15 per cent stake as of September 30, 2024. Comments‘The smiling one’ Ruben Amorim says he can be ruthless when he needs to be

The 2024 TCL QLED TV I recommend to most buyers is on sale for $600 offTransportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg snapped back Thursday at criticism from airline executives who say the Biden administration over-regulated them, pointing out that some of those airlines are making large profits despite new passenger-protection rules. Buttigieg said the rules his department has imposed, including automatic cash refunds after flights are canceled, enjoy broad public support and “will stand the test of time.” The comments came after the CEOs of Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines said they hoped the government will be more pro-business when President-elect Donald Trump returns to office. Delta CEO Ed Bastian said the Trump administration will be “a breath of fresh air” for his industry. “I know that some airline CEOs have expressed hopes that the next administration will be less passenger-friendly and more corporate-friendly than this administration,” Buttigieg responded during a news conference to discuss Thanksgiving travel. “The passenger protections that we have put in place deservedly enjoy broad public, bipartisan support. I just don't run into a lot of people who are against the idea that you ought to get an automatic refund without any hassle, for example.” Buttigieg argued that strong passenger protections are good for the airline business. “Some of these companies have been showing very healthy profits even at this new and higher level of consumer protection, demonstrating to me that these things can travel together,” he said. It appeared to be a reference to Delta, the most profitable U.S. airline in recent years. Delta earned $2.6 billion in the first nine months of this year and $4.6 billion last year. The airline industry has opposed many consumer-protections written by the Biden administration, even suing the Transportation Department to kill a rule requiring greater transparency over fees that airlines charge their passengers. Airlines also oppose a current department inquiry into their frequent-flyer programs. Bastian, the Delta CEO, said he expected the Transportation Department under Trump to “take a fresh look at the regulatory environment, the bureaucracy that exists in government, the level of overreach that we have seen over the last four years within our industry.” Southwest Airlines CEO Robert Jordan said last week, “We are hopeful for a DOT (Department of Transportation) that is maybe a little less aggressive in terms of regulating or rule-making.” Buttigieg noted that his department extracted a $140 million settlement from Southwest over widespread flight cancellations in December 2022 and is conducting a similar investigation into Delta, which canceled about 7,000 flights after a technology outage in July. He suggested airline CEOs should spend more time thinking about passengers and less about their regulator.By Michael Foli Jackidy Kpando (V/R), Dec. 28, GNA – Mr Sebastian Deh, the newly elected Member of Parliament (MP) for the Kpando Constituency, has unveiled his vision to transform the constituency, focusing on three main pillars: Education and Skills Development, Agribusiness and Water and Sanitation Speaking at a media engagement in Kpando, Mr Deh emphasised that his vision aims to address the constituency’s pressing developmental needs, with a commitment to working hard to achieve tangible results. The first pillar of Mr. Deh’s vision centers on empowering the youth through education and skills training. “I believe education and skills development are the bedrock of any meaningful development. My focus is to strengthen institutions and enhance the capacities of teachers and facilitators to provide quality training,” he stated. He highlighted two key institutions in the constituency, Kpando Technical Institute and Sovie Professional Institute, as central to this initiative. “These institutions have the potential to be transformed into centers of excellence. They are strategically positioned to train young people in technical and vocational skills, making them more employable and self-reliant,” he said. Mr Deh noted that Kpando Technical Institute had already been upgraded from a category three technical institute to a category one, a transformation he seeks to sustain and expand. He also plans to introduce more apprenticeship programs and modernize the infrastructure and faculty at these institutions to match global standards. The second pillar of his vision is to harness Kpando’s natural resources, particularly its proximity to the Lake, to boost agribusiness and create jobs. “Kpando is blessed with 21 kilometers of coastline along the Lake. This presents enormous opportunities for fishing, aquaculture, and related industries. Improving the fishing industry is one of my priorities,” Mr. Deh explained. He also highlighted the importance of infrastructure development, particularly the improvement of roads leading to fishing hubs. “A good road network will facilitate access to markets and enhance productivity,” he added. Mr Deh said he planned to collaborate with government agencies and development partners to implement agribusiness projects that would not only benefit fishermen but also create value chains that include fish processing and export. His vision he noted would focus on improving water access and sanitation in the constituency, which he described as critical yet neglected areas. “Kpando has struggled with perennial water shortages for decades. While some progress has been made, many remote communities still lack access to clean water,” he noted. To address this, Mr Deh had already initiated projects to drill modern mechanised boreholes in underserved areas and would expand these efforts to ensure every community has access to potable water. On sanitation, he described the current situation as “an eyesore” and pledged to channel resources toward improving waste management and public hygiene. “Sanitation is key to public health, and I will work tirelessly to ensure Kpando becomes a clean and healthy place for its residents,” he assured. Born into a family of 14 in Kpando Dzoanti, Mr. Deh’s journey has been one of perseverance and hard work. After completing Mawuli Secondary School, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from the University of Ghana, Legon, before embarking on a distinguished banking career that spanned 16 years. Rising to the position of General Manager in several banks, including United Bank for Africa (UBA), Mr. Deh developed expertise in project finance and skills development. He later worked as a consultant for the Council for Technical and Vocational Education Training (COTVET) where he managed the Skills Development Fund, a challenge fund supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs). In 2017, he was appointed Executive Director of COTVET, driving government policies to transform technical and vocational education in Ghana. His efforts contributed to the conversion of six polytechnics into technical universities and enhanced skills delivery across vocational institutions. In 2017, Mr Deh transitioned to mainstream politics, contesting the parliamentary primaries in 2020. Although he did not win then, he remained actively involved in the National Democratic Congress (NDC), contributing significantly to the party’s policy development. He was a member of the committee that drafted the ”People’s Manifesto” focusing on job creation and skills development. This role cemented his reputation as a leader who understands the intersection of education, employment, and economic growth. He contested the primaries again and won and became the Parliamentary Candidate. In the 2024 election he won overwhelmingly, securing the Kpando parliamentary seat with 84 per cent of the vote, a significant improvement from the NDC’s 49 per cent in the previous election. Mr Deh is optimistic that his background in finance, education, and project management will enable him to deliver on his promises. “With the natural and human resources available in Kpando, and with the support of my government, I am confident that we can lift this constituency to new heights. My vision is not just to repair and revive but to restore Kpando’s glory and make it a model constituency,” he concluded. Mr Deh’s comprehensive approach, rooted in practical experience and a deep understanding of his constituency’s needs, offers hope for a brighter and more prosperous future for Kpando. GNA

The UCD-educated lawyer has been in the running for one of the top jobs in the new Trump administration and has now been nominated as assistant attorney general. The 52 year old, who is originally from Dalkey in south Dublin and a graduate of UCD law school, has been policy adviser for US vice-president-elect JD Vance . [ Irish woman in line for top White House role under Donald Trump Opens in new window ] She has been advising Mr Trump’s transition team on antitrust and tech policy, and is expected to take a tough stance on anticompetitive practices in the Big Tech sector. She must be approved by the US Senate. Ms Slater, who is also a graduate of Oxford University, will take charge of several high-profile cases against companies including Apple, Google and Visa. In a statement, Mr Trump said Ms Slater would “ensure that [US] competition laws are enforced, both vigorously and fairly with clear rules that facilitate, rather than stifle, the ingenuity of our greatest companies”. Ms Slater was a tech policy adviser on the White House’s national economic council during Mr Trump’s first term, providing counsel to the US president on technology, telecom and cybersecurity. [ Dublin woman Gail Slater leaves senior White House role Opens in new window ] A dual Irish-US citizen, the Dublin native has been living in the US since 2003. Ms Slater, whose maiden name is Conlon, has long been a close observer of US politics. She is married to Lindsay Slater, a former chief of staff to congressman Mike Simpson, a moderate Republican from Idaho. Before joining the first Trump administration, she was general counsel at the Internet Association, a trade body that represented Google and Facebook where she advised on legal and regulatory policy. She previously worked for 10 years at the US Federal Trade Commission, including as an adviser to former Democratic commissioner Julie Brill in Barack Obama’s administration.

Article content Back in the 1950s, Sir Alec Issigonis was charged with designing a small, fuel-efficient car with room for four adults. That was, perhaps, the easy part. The hard part was keeping it within reach of the average buyer. His solution to the problem was the original Mini launched in 1959. While it was just 3,005-mm long, it somehow managed to accommodate four people. The key to its instant success, however, was it was an absolute hoot to drive in spite of the meager horsepower at play. The evolution of the brand continues with the new Countryman SE ALL4 — the all-electric version of Mini’s popular crossover. What’s new with the Mini Countryman SE for 2025? The Mini Countryman has been totally reworked with the SE ALL4 speaking to the company’s ambitious electric plan — 50% of Mini sales will be electric by 2025 and 100% by 2030. The Countryman now has a taller, more rugged look with new daytime running lights and LED matrix taillights. It also rides on a longer wheelbase — up 130-mm to 2,692-mm. Inside, the experience has been totally revamped with a new multimedia interface that runs on Mini’s new OS9. The old letterbox in a round screen has gone in favour of a setup that uses all of the still round screen’s space. In a different move, the SE is identified by a yellow S on the grille and tailgate rather than the red S found on the gasoline-powered units — the E is conspicuous by its absence. Likewise, Mini has dropped the Cooper reference from the new Countryman. What powers the 2025 Mini Countryman SE? While the new Countryman does get both gas and electric versions, it is the latter that’s the subject of this test. The Countryman SE ALL4 uses two electric motors, one powering each axle, to produce 308 horsepower and 364 pound-feet of torque from Rev One. The format also delivers all-wheel-drive. The motors deliver a run to 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds, which easily outstrips the 6.5 seconds needed by its gasoline counterpart, and it ran the more important 80-120 km/h passing move in 3.9 seconds according to my stopwatch. Keep the throttle matted and the SE has a top speed of 180 km/h. The beauty of the setup is the response to input in immediate and rewarding despite the 2,000-kg curb weight. The electric motors get their juice from a 66.5-kWh battery that delivers, according to Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), a driving range of 341-km for the Countryman SE wearing 18-inch tires. It’s rated at 2.4 Le/100 km in the city, 2.5 Le/100 km on the highway and it has an average economy of 2.4 Le/100 km. The annual charging cost is $781. The Countryman SE wearing 19-inchers has a range of 328-km. It is rated at 2.5 Le/100 km city, 2.7 Le/100 km highway and it has an average economy of 2.6 Le/100 km. The charge cost rises to $824. To put those numbers into perspective, the Mini Countryman S ALL4 with a 2.0L turbo-four burns 9.8 L/100 km, 7.3 L/100 km and 8.7 L/100 km, respectively, and has a fuel cost of $3,219. Charging times for the 2025 Countryman SE When plugged into a DC fast charger the Countryman SE goes from 10 to 80 percent in 30 mins. The slightly longer than average time is down to the 130 kW charging limit. When hooked up to a 220-volt home charger it takes about eight hours to fully recharge the battery. The 2025 Mini Countryman SE is a go-kart for five The Countryman SE rides on front struts and multiple rear links. The setup is cushioned, but retains those famed Mini driving characteristics, well, for the most part. When whirring about town the ride is compliant and responsive. Cut loose on a twist backroad and it seems to come alive when in Go-Kart mode. It firms the steering and sharpens the throttle response. Running a snooker table-smooth serpentine country road at eight-tenths proved the Countryman SE is predictable, responsive and a lot of fun. It is true to the Mini name. The best part proved to be the regenerative braking. When in Drive the amount of regen is enough to slow the SE with authority; switch to the Brake position and it becomes a one-pedal drive. In town, this allows the driver to pretty much forget the brake pedal. On that twisty backroad, it allows this driver to link consecutive apexes using just the throttle to control vehicle speed. As a package it delivered a very decent, almost impish, drive. If you do decide to step beyond the eight-tenths mark the 2,000-kg curb weight surfaces and tends to blunt the overall feel and feedback. This not so much a criticism, but the realization a heavy car feels, well, heavy when it’s pushed towards the traction limits of its P225/55R18 tires. The re-imagined interior sits high on the list of upgrades While the interior format has been totally reworked the one thing that has not changed is the centrally-mounted screen for all the information and the “toggle” bar that sits beneath. It features the Park button, gear shifter, start toggle, Experience mode toggle and the knob for audio volume. The format allows more space in the centre console including a place for a wireless charging pad. The rework serves to puts a modern spin on a classic look. The heart of the new infotainment system is a 240-mm diameter thin-screen that uses OLED technology. This gives it crystal-clear graphics. The new Mini OS9 was developed in-house and is based on the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) software. This gives the new system some needed sophistication. It’s also fast and has some nifty extras beyond working with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. For example, the system offers up to eight Experience modes, each of which uses a different look to highlight the content. The choices run the gamut and include Core, Go-Kart, Green, Vivid, Timeless, Balance and Personal. All house everything from the sound settings and navigation to the climate control functions . Some of the modes change the driving feel. Green is for those times when the battery is getting low; Go-Kart amps up the driving experience. The new, cloud-based, navigation system is fast and precise with latest map data being streamed to the Countryman. The optional augmented view includes additional information and allows the driver to pick a view with 3D buildings. Input a destination and the system displays a charger-optimized route — use the voice control side and say, “Hey Mini show me the charging stations along the route” and the system makes it so. The driver can choose between a stylized Mini or Spike, a cartoon-like bull dog for the assistant. An overlooked plus is the head-up display. It is one of those small screens that rises out of the top of the crash pad. I am not usually a fan because everything is so scrunched up. This one has some breathing space for the information, which is a small, but welcome, touch. Finally, along with the usual safety items like blind spot monitoring, the Countryman SE has, for the first time, an optional Driving Assistant Pro. It allows Level 2 autonomous driving on the highway at speeds up to 60 km/h. The Countryman is the maxed out Mini There is plenty of space for five adults and their stuff. The rear seat has 950-mm of headroom, 892-mm of legroom and 1,392-mm of shoulder room, which is up 250-mm compared to the previous model. There’s also 703L of cargo space with the rear seat upright and 1,591L when folded flat. The all-electric SE can tow up to 1,200-kilograms and has a maximum payload of 500-kg. 2025 Mini Countryman SE ALL4 Canadian Pricing The Mini Countryman SE ALL4 has a starting price of $59,990 and a destination charge of $2,586. Final thoughts Reworking the Countryman and adding a new electric choice will see it remain a popular choice. The defining element, as usual, is the driving experience. It remains as much fun as ever. The bonus is the SE is miserly in its thirst for electrons. Likewise, the multimedia experience is slick and not at all at odds with the round screen — the previous letterbox setup in the middle of the round screen just did not work; the new look puts the entire screen to good use. 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Arsenal thumped Manchester United 2-0 at home in matchweek 14 of the Premier League 2024-25 season at the Emirates. The defeat meant Manchester United's new manager Ruben Amorim suffered his first loss in English football. The winning goals came from defenders Jurrien Timber and William Saliba, both from corner kicks. The win has taken Arsenal to third place in the Premier League table with 28 points, level on points with Chelsea and seven points behind Liverpool. Timber and Saliba secure victory for Arsenal The opening goal of the match arrived in the 53rd minute as Timber headed in a corner from Declan Rice. Arsenal came close to doubling their lead soon after but a clearance from United's Manuel Ugarte kept them at bay. The victory was sealed when Saliba scored off a corner from Bukayo Saka, which was first headed by Thomas Partey, sending the ball past United goalkeeper Andre Onana. Arsenal's set-piece prowess under Arteta Under manager Mikel Arteta , Arsenal has been brilliant with set-pieces. As per Opta , Timber and Saliba's goals take their tally to 22 goals from corners since the start of last season, bettering all other Premier League sides in this regard. Meanwhile, Manchester United conceded two goals from corners in a Premier League match for the first time since January 2014 (two against Chelsea). Arsenal dominate closing period against United As the match approached its conclusion, Arsenal remained dominant. Mikel Merino narrowly missed a goal from another set-piece, and an attempt by Kai Havertz was saved by Onana. United looked out of ideas and it was a poor show from them in the 2nd half. Notably, United did a reasonable job in the first half, keeping Arsenal quiet, However, Arsenal were too good after the break and elevated their performance. 4 successive Premier League wins for Arsenal againt United Arsenal have won four consecutive league games against Manchester United for the first time in their history. The Gunners have also won each of their last four home league games against the Red Devils; their longest such run since April 1978 (seven in a row). Match stats and points table Arsenal had six shots on target from 14 attempts. United had just two shots on target from 5 attempts. Arsenal had 51% ball possession and an 87% pass accuracy. Notably, they earned 13 corners with United unable to earn any. The Gunners had 2.33 expected goals with United managing 0.31. United had six touches in the opposition box. Arsenal had 35 touches. 3rd-placed Arsenal have eight wins, four draws and two defeats. United are 11th in the standings (5 defeats). Set pieces killed the game, says Amorim Speaking to BBC after the match, Amorim said, "The set pieces changed the game. We could've been more aggressive towards the Arsenal box. Until the set pieces the game didn't have too many opportunities for both sides, the set pieces killed the game." "They can put a lot of players near the goalkeeper and it's almost impossible to fight for the ball but we have to manage to defend them and we already know we have to be better."Abandoned mines in the US pose dangers to people and property when land gives wayDibrugarh debates future of historic rly stn

Residents in Seattle, Washington, plan to stop tipping as a minimum wage hike in the Democrat-run city looms. The city’s minimum wage is supposed to go from $19.97 to $20.76 an hour on January 1, the Daily Mail reported on Friday. Tipping workers on top of the approaching hourly rate hike does not appear to be a popular idea with some residents who have said they will no longer be shelling out the extra money for workers. The Mail article continued: One user who shared a Reddit post on the wage hike, which has picked up steam in the local area, said: ‘With Seattle’s new minimum wage going into effect really soon, most food industry workers are finally reaching a level playing field. ‘As a result, I’ll no longer be tipping more than 5-10%. And I’m ONLY doing that if service is EXCEPTIONAL. It’s only fair—hard work deserves fair pay across all industries. ‘Any instance where I am ordering busing my own table, getting my own utensils, etc warrants $0. I also am not tipping at coffee shops anymore.’ Seattle’s minimum wage rate is among the highest in America, KTTH radio host Jason Rantz wrote in an opinion piece on Thursday. He noted that Seattle’s minimum wage ordinance requires the increases based on inflation. Rantz then said, “Seattle restaurant operators are panicked ahead of a minimum wage update that will now prevent tips and benefits from being deducted from hourly wages. For some Seattle restaurants, it will add about $45,000 in expenses per month that they don’t have.” Restaurant worker Brandon Nyland also spoke of the difficulties the pay raise may shove onto businesses, King 5 reported on Friday. “A lot of restaurants are going to have razor-thin, one- to three-percent profit margins. So, a lot of places are probably going to build that price increase into the menu,” he said. In 2021, Breitbart News’s economics editor John Carney noted that President Joe Biden (D) claimed raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour would force employers to pay a living wage to people working for them. However, Carney said, “the weight of economic studies say that it would have an adverse effect on employment.”

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Jaguars place QB Trevor Lawrence (concussion) on IRThe Jacksonville Jaguars placed quarterback Trevor Lawrence (concussion) on injured reserve Wednesday, likely ending his season after a vicious illegal hit in last week's loss to the Houston Texans. Lawrence, slammed in the head and neck by Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair after giving himself up, would be eligible to return Week 18. However, the 2-10 Jags are already eliminated from playoff contention. Mac Jones will start for the Jags this week against the Tennessee Titans. Al-Shaair, meanwhile, was suspended three games by the NFL on Tuesday. Lawrence, 25, has thrown for 2,045 yards, 11 touchdowns and seven interceptions in 10 starts this season. He also missed time with a left (non-throwing) shoulder injury. Lawrence was carrying the ball and went into a feet-first slide at Houston's 45-yard line during the second quarter of Sunday's game. Al-Shaair launched into him and delivered a forearm shot near the quarterback's head and shoulder. Multiple skirmishes erupted as Lawrence lay prone on the field. Al-Shaair was ejected, along with Jaguars cornerback Jarrian Jones. Lawrence immediately displayed the hand motion known as the fencing posture that is associated with traumatic brain injury. However, he was able to stand after being attended to briefly, and he sat up while being taken to the locker room on a cart. Al-Shaair took to social media Monday to apologize but the NFL was unmoved, announcing the three-game suspension on Tuesday. He is appealing. Al-Shaair, 27, is a repeat offender this season, having just been fined $11,255 for a late hit on Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard last week. He was also fined $11,817 for punching Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson in a Week 2 game. That came after a sideline skirmish that began after Al-Shaair hit Bears quarterback Caleb Williams late out of bounds but wasn't flagged. Lawrence has thrown for 13,815 yards, 69 TDs and 46 INTs since being selected No. 1 overall by the Jags in the 2021 draft out of Clemson. --Field Level Media

Deal on Elgin Marbles ‘still some distance’ away, says George OsborneIn Kelly Ayotte’s campaign for governor, the now-governor-elect was clear in ads and speeches: She would not be making changes to the state’s abortion law. That law, passed in 2021, bans abortions after six months of pregnancy except in cases of fatal fetal anomalies or to protect the life of the mother. House and Senate Republican leaders also stressed in the lead-up to Election Day that their party would not pursue further abortion restrictions. But just over a week after the deadline for House bill requests for the 2025 session, some Republicans have demonstrated an interest in taking New Hampshire’s abortion restriction further. Others have explored different laws that relate to the topic. Those bills — if they passed the Legislature — could present a political challenge for Ayotte. On the other side, Democrats are continuing to advocate for legislation that would enshrine abortion rights in New Hampshire statute. Here’s a guide to some of the legislation coming up next year. Making transportation of minors without parental consent illegal In April, a private school teacher was fired after transporting a student to an abortion clinic without parents being aware, according to a subsequent lawsuit. The student in that case was over 18, meaning they did not need to have parental permission to obtain the abortion. After initially having her state teacher’s license suspended, the teacher, referred to as “Jane Doe,” filed a lawsuit about the suspension and has since had her credentials restored. But though the student in question in that case was over 18, Rep. Glenn Cordelli says there should be a law stopping adults from making similar arrangements for minors. Cordelli, a Tuftonboro Republican, has filed a bill that would create criminal and civil penalties for the “recruitment, harboring, or transporting” of a pregnant minor to obtain an abortion without parental permission — unless that child had been emancipated. “I view it as more of a parental rights issue, not an abortion issue,” Cordelli said in an interview. “A parent has the right to know what’s going on. I’ve even heard it being termed ‘kidnapping.’ ” Cordelli said he is unaware of cases in New Hampshire where minors have been taken to get abortions without parental consent but said his bill is intended to be precautionary. Information on abortion and alternatives in sex ed Rep. John Sellers, a Bristol Republican, has submitted a bill “requiring the discussion of abortion procedures and viewing of certain videos during health education in public schools.” The idea, Sellers said in an interview, is to provide students with a full understanding of abortion. “This video would actually help them understand what goes in and what’s involved in an abortion,” Sellers said. Sellers has proposed a separate bill “requiring school districts to educate students regarding adoption during health education for grades 9 through 12.” That bill is meant to teach students about potential alternatives to abortion, Sellers said. Due to intensive attention on abortion laws and rights in recent years, Sellers argues kids are already exposed to the idea of abortion. “I’m trying to protect the kids and trying to get them more educated on not only the value of life, but also, you know, if you’re going to do an abortion, this is what it is. And you know what? You don’t have to do an abortion if you have an unplanned pregnancy. You can have an adoption.” Sellers said he hasn’t heard from constituents upset about what their schools are teaching about abortion. But he said the bill is a general response to the increasing prevalence of abortion. A further abortion ban? Despite wishes by leadership, some Republican lawmakers pushed for abortion restrictions in the last session. But their plans this time around are difficult to confirm. Rep. Katy Peternel, a Wolfeboro Republican and the assistant majority whip in the House, has submitted a bill with the description “relative to restrictions on elective abortion.” What that bill does is unclear. In a text exchange, Peternel said that her bill “will allow late-term abortion when the pregnancy poses any risk to the mother’s health or there is a fatal fetal abnormality.” But she did not answer questions about whether the bill would change the current 24-week restrictions. “I don’t have any further comments at this time,” she said in response to repeated follow-up questions. The full text of Peternel’s bill will be made public by the Office of Legislative Services — the nonpartisan office that drafts bills requested by lawmakers — around the end of December. Representatives of the office declined to provide Peternel’s legislative service request describing the bill, saying it is confidential. For his part, Sellers said he would support a 15-week ban — or a six-week ban. He said many of his constituents agree. “They think the 24-week bill is way too long,” he said of his constituents. “I mean, that’s six months. If someone hasn’t made a decision in six months, that’s pretty sad. But you get both sides. No one wants to give (the right to abortion) up, but I don’t think anybody really wants to go that far out.” But more restrictions may have difficulty gaining support. In February, the House voted down by voice vote House Bill 1541, which would have required any abortion after 15 weeks to be carried out in a hospital — not an abortion provider — and in the presence of two physicians. Watching for change For the Planned Parenthood New Hampshire Action Fund — an advocacy group that operates separately from Planned Parenthood’s medical operations — the next session is about playing defense. Kayla Montgomery, the organization’s vice president of public affairs, says she’ll be watching whether any abortion restrictions clear the House and Senate and make it to the governor’s desk. “I think it’s just really important that we remember that Gov.-elect Ayotte spent a lot of time and energy and dollars explaining to people that she would not pass any abortion restrictions or any abortion bans, and it’s really important that voters hold her accountable to that,” Montgomery said. Montgomery said she is monitoring for “TRAP laws,” an acronym used by abortion rights supporters that stands for “targeted regulation of abortion providers.” That could include any laws that require abortion providers to change staffing or building layouts such as hallway widths. There are no House legislative service requests that indicate such laws. The deadline for House submissions of legislative service requests was Nov. 22, but senators have not set their deadlines and may continue to propose legislation this month. Beyond Concord, Planned Parenthood is bracing for potential funding cuts under the administration of President-elect Donald Trump. In 2018, during Trump’s previous term as president, his administration passed regulations requiring reproductive health centers to draw a “bright line” to financially separate abortion care from other health care in order to continue qualifying for Title X funds. Many organizations that provide abortions — including Planned Parenthood — pulled out of receiving federal funding. Those rules, referred to by opponents as the “domestic gag order,” were overturned by President Joe Biden, but Montgomery expects Trump to restore the order when he takes office in January. New Hampshire’s Republican-led Executive Council has also blocked state family planning and reproductive health funding from going to Planned Parenthood, as well as two other organizations that provide abortions in the state: the Equality Health Center of Concord and the Joan G. Lovering Health Center of Greenland. Without the Title X or state funding, those organizations will need to rely on outside donations to continue providing health care services, which include cancer screenings, pregnancy testing, and contraceptives.Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Sells 2,769 Shares of Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ:ITRI)