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Like the misconception that communists shouldn't participate in religious festivals just because they don't believe in god, there seems to be a fallacy that just because a believer holds the almighty to be, well, all mighty, he or she must believe that everything that god created - that is, every thing - belongs to god. As a gentleman devotee of Murugan visiting Arulmigu Kandaswamy Temple in Thiruporur near Chennai found to his chagrin, the mandir mandarins had a strict view of divine property rights. As is wont with the practice of keeping your smartphone inside your shirt pocket, it has a tendency to slip out when you bend. Which is exactly what happened, with the devotee's iPhone falling into the temple collection box. Using the finder's keeper's principle, temple officials politely refused to return the phone to its mortal owner - even as they equally politely allowed the man to retrieve data from it. Like Vegas, it seems that what goes in a hundi, stays in a hundi. India's IT Act 2000 certainly provides no avenue to explore any retrieval procedure of an Apple product from Lord Kartikeya's property. Unless Tim Cook nudges higher authorities in India and declares an IPR war. Luckily, the hundi belongs to a Hindu place of worship. In a country where most iPhone-owners belong to the majority community: believers in divine feudalism. ET Year-end Special Reads An Indian's guide to moving abroad as the world looks for 'better' immigrants The year of the HNIs: How India's rich splurged in 2024

The incident has not only garnered widespread attention but also served as a wake-up call to the community about the importance of safety and vigilance in our daily lives. It is a stark reminder of the vulnerability of individuals, regardless of their background or circumstances, and the need for collective efforts to ensure the well-being and security of all members of society.In conclusion, the rumor of a zoo hiring wild people for $500 per day is a blatant falsehood that has resurfaced in online circles. It is imperative to approach such claims with critical thinking and scrutiny to avoid falling victim to misinformation. Let us strive to be informed, discerning individuals who uphold the values of truth and accuracy in the face of misleading rumors and fake news.

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Asked if there was any special meaning to playing on Christmas for a second straight season, Lamar Jackson paused for several seconds before answering. That said it all. “I mean, it is,” he finally replied, trying to be diplomatic. “That means we're good, but at the same time, I do want to celebrate at home sometimes with my family now. I don't want to be playing on Christmas all the time — not all the time.” That sentiment seemed common among the Baltimore Ravens players this week as they prepared for their second consecutive Christmas road game. Jackson and his teammates will face the Houston Texans on Wednesday. Earlier in the day, the Kansas City Chiefs play at Pittsburgh. Games on Christmas aren't new to the NFL. The Miami Dolphins famously beat the Chiefs in a playoff game on Dec. 25, 1971 — a double-overtime classic that still holds the record for the NFL's longest game. In 2020, New Orleans running back Alvin Kamara tied an NFL record with six touchdowns in a game when the Saints beat Minnesota on Christmas. Lately, however, the league has been much more aggressive about scheduling games on Christmas. There were three last year on a Monday, and this week there are two. The four teams in action this Wednesday all played this past Saturday, giving them a little more time to prepare. But each is still wrapping up a stretch of three games in 11 games. And for Baltimore and Kansas City — the teams spending the holiday on the road — this means a bit of a scramble to find time to celebrate with loved ones. “Santa hasn’t come yet, but as far as my family, we traded gifts (over the weekend),” Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes said. “(His wife) Brittany’s a champ because I’m not there to help build the toys my family got, and the kids have opened up every single one of them.” The Chiefs are playing on Christmas for a second year in a row, although they were at home last season. Baltimore tackle Ronnie Stanley said there is an offensive line Christmas party planned for Friday at center Tyler Linderbaum's house. Jackson’s plan is to celebrate on Thursday. “I already celebrated Christmas with my family this past week," Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton said. "It’s more about the thought of calling people Christmas morning and just going out there and being able to go out in front of my whole family and do what I love. That’s how I’ll celebrate.” The Ravens also have celebrated a bit as a group already. “We actually had a team dinner last night here, which was really neat. And our chefs were incredible (with) what they put out there, so that was fun,” coach John Harbaugh said Monday. "And we are going to have the ability for family members from the Houston area to come over for the team snack after we do a walkthrough (Tuesday) night.” Don't expect Christmas games to go away any time soon. Netflix agreed to a three-year contract in May to carry Christmas Day games. Playing on the holiday certainly gives teams a chance to be in the spotlight, although the Chiefs and Ravens already get plenty of that. The Ravens-Texans game features a halftime performance by Beyoncé. “Wasn't there a time when somebody was out peeking outside the locker room door during the Super Bowl or something like that? Was there some story on that?” Harbaugh said. “He got in trouble for it? There will be big trouble. I like Beyoncé, though. I can't say I'm a huge Beyoncé fan, but I think I like her.” (Harbaugh was referring to Bengals kicker Evan McPherson during the Super Bowl in 2022 when he watched Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige and Kendrick Lamar perform at halftime in Los Angeles.) Jackson, seemingly unaware of Harbaugh's attempt to lay down the law about the halftime show, arrived at the microphone immediately after the coach. “I'm going to go out there and watch,” the star quarterback said. “First time seeing Beyoncé perform, and it's at our game — that's dope. I'm going to go out and watch. Sorry Harbaugh, sorry fellas.” AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflFurthermore, the United States will also focus on addressing the humanitarian crisis in Syria, which has left millions of people in desperate need of assistance. By engaging with all Syrian groups, the Biden administration hopes to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to those most in need and ensure that humanitarian principles such as impartiality, neutrality, and independence are respected by all parties involved in the conflict. This commitment to upholding humanitarian values underscores the United States' dedication to alleviating the suffering of the Syrian people and promoting a more just and equitable society.

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Furthermore, the United States will also focus on addressing the humanitarian crisis in Syria, which has left millions of people in desperate need of assistance. By engaging with all Syrian groups, the Biden administration hopes to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to those most in need and ensure that humanitarian principles such as impartiality, neutrality, and independence are respected by all parties involved in the conflict. This commitment to upholding humanitarian values underscores the United States' dedication to alleviating the suffering of the Syrian people and promoting a more just and equitable society.

In October, the China Enterprise Credit Index was released, showing a continued trend of stability and improvement across various sectors. This index serves as a key indicator for the overall health of businesses in China, reflecting their creditworthiness, financial performance, and market competitiveness. The latest findings indicate that the positive momentum observed in previous months has been sustained, signaling a promising outlook for the country's economy.The news of Liu's death spread quickly across social media, with many expressing disbelief and sorrow at the untimely passing of the popular internet personality. As details of the events leading up to her death emerged, questions were raised about the safety of cosmetic procedures and the risks associated with them.

The "Prosecutor's Public Lecture" series is a groundbreaking initiative launched by prosecutors to educate the public, especially minors, about the law and their legal rights. Through a series of informative and engaging videos, prosecutors discuss various legal topics, such as cyberbullying, online safety, juvenile delinquency, and other issues that minors may encounter in their daily lives.Rockstar Games, the renowned game development company behind the massively successful "Grand Theft Auto" series, has recently made headlines with the exposure of a new recruitment advertisement. Many industry insiders speculate that this move could be in preparation for the highly anticipated release of "GTA 6" and the subsequent promotional activities.The Los Angeles Lakers have continued to show interest in Toronto Raptors guard Bruce Brown after nearly signing him as a free agent during the 2023 offseason, according to Jovan Buha of The Athletic. "I know the Lakers like Bruce Brown," Buha said on his YouTube channel (47:15 mark). "They thought they were going to get him before he went to Indiana." The 28-year-old signed a two-year, $45 million contract with the Indiana Pacers in June 2023. He was then moved to the Raptors as part of a blockbuster trade involving Pascal Siakam in Jan. 2024. Brown is still on the same contract, meaning that he's slated to become a free agent at the end of the 2024-25 season. With Toronto prioritizing young players surrounding All-Star forward Scottie Barnes, the Raptors appear to be interested in moving the veteran instead of watching him potentially leave during the summer. For a Lakers team searching for a better supporting cast around stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis, Brown is an enticing option. He's shown that he can be impactful without needing the ball in his hands, making his presence felt with his defensive acumen and rebounding instincts. Brown has averaged 6.1 rebounds per 36 minutes throughout his career and has already shown that he can thrive in a rotation with contending aspirations. He was on the floor for 26.5 minutes per game during the Denver Nuggets' 2023 playoff run that culminated in a championship. Brown hasn't suited up this season after undergoing knee surgery , but his participation in practice suggests that he may be able to return once his conditioning improves. As Los Angeles looks to improve upon its 16-13 record and attempt a postseason push, Brown appears to be a target ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline.

The Patriots announced a number of roster moves ahead of Saturday’s game against the Chargers. Cornerback Marcus Jones was ruled out with a hip injury on Thursday and he went on injured reserve Friday. Jones will miss Week 18 because of the move, so his season is over. Jones made nine starts this season and had 58 tackles, an interception, 10 passes defensed, and two fumble recoveries. He also had one catch for 18 yards and averaged 14.6 yards as a punt returner. Center Ben Brown (concussion) was ruled out. Cole Strange is expected to start in his place. The Patriots also activated tackle Caedan Wallace (ankle) from injured reserve and elevated wide receiver Alex Erickson and linebacker Monty Rice from the practice squad.WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — Nolan Hodge scored 21 points as UNC Wilmington beat UNC Asheville 85-74 on Saturday. Hodge shot 6 for 9 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 8 of 8 from the free-throw line for the Seahawks (9-3). Donovan Newby scored 20 points while shooting 6 for 10 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line. Josh Corbin shot 4 for 11, including 3 for 8 from beyond the arc to finish with 11 points. The Bulldogs (8-5) were led by Jordan Marsh, who posted 23 points and seven assists. UNC Asheville also got 18 points from Kameron Taylor. Josh Banks finished with 13 points. The Bulldogs ended a five-game winning streak with the loss. UNC Wilmington took the lead with 19:05 to go in the first half and did not relinquish it. The score was 44-30 at halftime, with Hodge racking up 12 points. Newby's 20-point second half helped UNC Wilmington finish off the 11-point victory. UNC Wilmington next plays Saturday against Spartanburg Methodist at home, and UNC Asheville will host Columbia International on Monday. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .

By ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump promised on Tuesday to “vigorously pursue” capital punishment after President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of most people on federal death row partly to stop Trump from pushing forward their executions. Trump criticized Biden’s decision on Monday to change the sentences of 37 of the 40 condemned people to life in prison without parole, arguing that it was senseless and insulted the families of their victims. Biden said converting their punishments to life imprisonment was consistent with the moratorium imposed on federal executions in cases other than terrorism and hate-motivated mass murder. “Joe Biden just commuted the Death Sentence on 37 of the worst killers in our Country,” he wrote on his social media site. “When you hear the acts of each, you won’t believe that he did this. Makes no sense. Relatives and friends are further devastated. They can’t believe this is happening!” Presidents historically have no involvement in dictating or recommending the punishments that federal prosecutors seek for defendants in criminal cases, though Trump has long sought more direct control over the Justice Department’s operations. The president-elect wrote that he would direct the department to pursue the death penalty “as soon as I am inaugurated,” but was vague on what specific actions he may take and said they would be in cases of “violent rapists, murderers, and monsters.” He highlighted the cases of two men who were on federal death row for slaying a woman and a girl, had admitted to killing more and had their sentences commuted by Biden. Is it a plan in motion or more rhetoric? On the campaign trail, Trump often called for expanding the federal death penalty — including for those who kill police officers, those convicted of drug and human trafficking, and migrants who kill U.S. citizens. “Trump has been fairly consistent in wanting to sort of say that he thinks the death penalty is an important tool and he wants to use it,” said Douglas Berman, an expert on sentencing at Ohio State University’s law school. “But whether practically any of that can happen, either under existing law or other laws, is a heavy lift.” Berman said Trump’s statement at this point seems to be just a response to Biden’s commutation. “I’m inclined to think it’s still in sort of more the rhetoric phase. Just, ‘don’t worry. The new sheriff is coming. I like the death penalty,’” he said. Most Americans have historically supported the death penalty for people convicted of murder, according to decades of annual polling by Gallup, but support has declined over the past few decades. About half of Americans were in favor in an October poll, while roughly 7 in 10 Americans backed capital punishment for murderers in 2007. Death row inmates are mostly sentenced by states Before Biden’s commutation, there were 40 federal death row inmates compared with more than 2,000 who have been sentenced to death by states. “The reality is all of these crimes are typically handled by the states,” Berman said. A question is whether the Trump administration would try to take over some state murder cases, such as those related to drug trafficking or smuggling. He could also attempt to take cases from states that have abolished the death penalty. Could rape now be punishable by death? Berman said Trump’s statement, along with some recent actions by states, may present an effort to get the Supreme Court to reconsider a precedent that considers the death penalty disproportionate punishment for rape. “That would literally take decades to unfold. It’s not something that is going to happen overnight,” Berman said. Before one of Trump’s rallies on Aug. 20, his prepared remarks released to the media said he would announce he would ask for the death penalty for child rapists and child traffickers. But Trump never delivered the line. What were the cases highlighted by Trump? One of the men Trump highlighted on Tuesday was ex-Marine Jorge Avila Torrez, who was sentenced to death for killing a sailor in Virginia and later pleaded guilty to the fatal stabbing of an 8-year-old and a 9-year-old girl in a suburban Chicago park several years before. The other man, Thomas Steven Sanders, was sentenced to death for the kidnapping and slaying of a 12-year-old girl in Louisiana, days after shooting the girl’s mother in a wildlife park in Arizona. Court records show he admitted to both killings. Some families of victims expressed anger with Biden’s decision, but the president had faced pressure from advocacy groups urging him to make it more difficult for Trump to increase the use of capital punishment for federal inmates. The ACLU and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops were some of the groups that applauded the decision. Biden left three federal inmates to face execution. They are Dylann Roof, who carried out the 2015 racist slayings of nine Black members of Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina; 2013 Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev ; and Robert Bowers, who fatally shot 11 congregants at Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life Synagogue in 2018 , the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S history. Associated Press writers Jill Colvin, Michelle L. Price and Eric Tucker contributed to this report.In conclusion, Alibaba's swift response to the fire at its cloud computing data center demonstrated the company's dedication to safeguarding its customers' data and ensuring the reliability of its cloud services. By addressing the incident transparently and taking proactive steps to minimize any potential impact, Alibaba reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the highest standards of security and resilience in the face of unexpected challenges.The summer signing of Ramsdale from Arsenal raised eyebrows among the footballing community, but his performances between the sticks for Chelsea have silenced any doubts. Wright, a renowned football analyst, believes that Ramsdale's presence in goal has been vital to Chelsea's success this season.

Ogun to establish environmental task force to promote market hygieneIn conclusion, the rumor of a zoo hiring wild people for $500 per day is a blatant falsehood that has resurfaced in online circles. It is imperative to approach such claims with critical thinking and scrutiny to avoid falling victim to misinformation. Let us strive to be informed, discerning individuals who uphold the values of truth and accuracy in the face of misleading rumors and fake news.

In a statement released shortly after the fire was put out, Alibaba expressed gratitude to the fire department and emergency responders for their swift action in containing the blaze. The company also highlighted its commitment to ensuring the safety and security of its data centers, which are critical infrastructure components supporting a wide range of online businesses and services.Shares of Bank of America (BAC) fell over 1% on Monday after the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued a cease-and-desist order against the lender for failing to timely file suspicious activity reports and correct a previously identified deficiency related to its customer due diligence processes. The OCC said the order also identifies deficiencies in the lender's BSA compliance program's internal controls, governance, independent testing, and training components. The bank has neither admitted nor denied the findings of the OCC. However, a Bank of America representative told Bloomberg in an emailed statement that the bank has been working closely with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency over the past year to improve its anti-money-laundering and sanctions programs. “The work we’ve done so far positions us well to implement the requirements of the consent order.” The OCC order requires the lender to take comprehensive corrective actions to enhance its BSA/anti-money laundering (AML) and sanctions compliance programs. This includes hiring an independent consultant to assess these programs and conduct look-back reviews to ensure all suspicious activity was appropriately reported. Following the announcement by OCC, retail sentiment on Stocktwits dipped into the ‘bearish’ territory (44/100) from ‘neutral’ a day ago. Most retail chatter on Stocktwits indicated a negative bias toward the stock. Earlier this month, Morgan Stanley downgraded the shares of Bank of America to ‘Equal Weight’ from ‘Overweight’ while raising its price target to $55 from $48, according to The Fly. The brokerage expects a more balanced risk-reward and prefers money centers with a higher skew to capital markets. Meanwhile, shares of BAC have gained over 28% since the beginning of the year. For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.