Controversial MAGA figure Valentina Gomez has sparked widespread outrage after posting a graphic video that simulates the public execution of a migrant. The 25-year-old real estate investor, known for her provocative views, stated that undocumented immigrants who commit violent crimes "deserve to be ended," further fueling the backlash surrounding the disturbing footage. Also Read: Donald Trump 'buys' Canada, Greenland, and Panama Canal in Eric Trump's post; Danish leader’s blunt five-word response Valentina Gomez’s controversial video In the clip, shared on X, Gomez demonstrated shooting a dummy, who is tied to a chair, in the back of his head with a handgun. She said, “It's that simple, public executions for any illegal that rapes or kills an American. They don't deserve deportation, they deserve to be ended.” Her video was later restricted by X due to the potential violent speech policy. However, the video spread like wildfire over the internet. Meanwhile, Gomez wrote in the caption, “My video being restricted & my account getting suspended shows all of you that I am the biggest threat to the establishment because I call it like I see it, I give people hope, and I don’t need their money. Remember, nobody is coming to save us. Stay strapped.'” After a while she added, “Same treatment should go for all the pedophiles. Congress is only good at having useless hearings, investigations, and strongly worded letters. Yet, no actual results to the American people,” as reported by DailyMail. Also Read: American Airlines grounds all US flights due to technical issue, disrupting passengers' Christmas eve travel plans Who is Valentina Gomez? Valentina Gomez, born on May 8, 1999, in Medellín, Colombia, is a Colombian-born American real estate investor, financier, and political activist. She and her family immigrated to the United States in 2009, settling in Jersey City, New Jersey . She entered the realm of politics in 2024 when she launched her for Missouri Secretary of State. Her political campaign has been marked by provocative and controversial actions, drawing attention to her outspoken rhetoric. One of the most contentious moments came when she released a campaign video urging voters not to be "weak and gay," while running through a historically LGBTQ+ neighbourhood in St. Louis. Moreover, she also posted videos of her burning LGBTQ+ themed books with a flamethrower as promised to ban such if elected. This resulted in a lot of public scrutiny and media attention towards her. Despite the controversy surrounding her campaign, Gomez secured only 7.4% of the vote in the Republican primary, finishing sixth out of eight candidates. This result marked the end of her bid for the Secretary of State position, as her provocative tactics failed to garner significant support from voters, as reported by Economic Times.In Shenzhen, a major city in southern China with a large population of migrant workers, the railway spring transportation officially kicked off recently. This marks the start of a period when migrant workers and other travelers start booking tickets to return to their hometowns for the festive season. The launch of the railway ticket booking service is a crucial step in ensuring a smooth and efficient travel experience for the millions of travelers making their annual journey home.

The recent downturn in form has also highlighted deeper issues within the Manchester City squad. The lack of depth in certain positions and the overreliance on a few key players have left the team vulnerable and exposed, especially when faced with well-drilled and disciplined opposition.NoneThe Reds will be looking to build on their recent successes in the Champions League, having put in dominant performances against AC Milan and Atletico Madrid in their previous group stage matches. A win against Porto would not only secure their place in the Round of 16, but also send a statement to the rest of Europe about their ambitions in the competition this season.

Now That the Election's Over, Chris Cillizza Says It's Safe to Admit Tim Walz Was a BAD Pick for VPWho owns your face and your voice? Generally, you do. But the question is getting a lot more complicated now that artificial intelligence can capture you from material that’s on the internet and rapidly produce a digital likeness that can do all sorts of things. Many of those things make money. Digital likenesses can appear in movies, TV shows and commercials, as well as monetized snippets on Instagram, Facebook, X, YouTube, Rumble and probably five more platforms that could have a million users by noon tomorrow. So, whose money is that? This is a fascinating question that touches on blood-sucking. That’s not a criticism, it’s a 1979 California Supreme Court decision about Count Dracula merchandise. In 1930, actor Bela Lugosi signed a contract with Universal Pictures to play Dracula. He wasn’t the first or last actor to play the vampire aristocrat, but the performance was so iconic that his voice and likeness became a valuable and marketable commodity. Decades later, when Universal licensed monster movie characters for merchandise, the face of Dracula was Bela Lugosi. Lugosi’s widow and son sued Universal over the unauthorized use of the actor’s image. The state Supreme Court squabbled over whether the right to market Lugosi’s image was included in the original contract, whether the issue was one of property, publicity or privacy rights, and whether the rights had died with Lugosi or transferred to his heirs, undead. A majority of the justices concluded that the right of publicity that belonged to Lugosi when he was alive did not transfer to his heirs. But the California legislature soon stepped in with a new law to establish that the right to profit from the exploitation of an individual’s likeness, with some exceptions, is a right of publicity that survives death. In 1999, after the producers of video dance lessons used movie clips of Fred Astaire without the permission of his widow, Robyn, the legislature passed another law to curtail the exceptions in the earlier law. But at the time, lawmakers did not think to include in the law any limits on using artificial intelligence to generate an entirely new performance by a deceased celebrity and make it available on a YouTube channel. That’s what happened in 2024 to the late George Carlin, when the hosts of the “Dudesy” podcast released a one-hour “comedy” special titled, “George Carlin: I’m Glad I’m Dead.” Carlin’s family was not amused. The Dudesy team claimed that the performance was created with generative artificial intelligence. Carlin’s estate filed a copyright infringement lawsuit in federal court. One of podcast hosts then told the New York Times that the jokes were actually written by the other podcast host, not by an AI-generated Carlin. Did they violate copyright law? Property rights? Publicity rights? Exactly what was created here, who created it, and who has the right to monetize it? The case was settled, so a court didn’t have to decide. But it prompted the union that represents performers, Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, known as SAG-AFTRA, to sponsor legislation in California to broaden the protection the law gives to heirs of people whose valuable performances have suddenly become unlimited AI training material. Related Articles Opinion Columnists | Politicians truly are the worst among us Opinion Columnists | California’s prohibitively expensive recounts are unfair and bad for public trust Opinion Columnists | Democrats really don’t understand democracy, or why they lost the presidential election Opinion Columnists | How Trump handles the U.S.–Mexico relationship is vital, for the U.S. and California Opinion Columnists | Dockworker unions need to be forced to accept reality. Automation is coming and that’s a good thing. Assembly Bill 1836, which takes effect on January 1, 2025, establishes a right to sue over the unauthorized uses of digital replicas in “an expressive audiovisual work or sound recording” without the prior consent of the person who controls the rights to the deceased individual’s likeness. Two more laws taking effect on January 1 extend financial protection to minors whose parents make money by posting videos of their kids on social media. Senate Bill 764 requires parents who “vlog,” defined as posting content for compensation, to put a share of the earnings into a trust account for the child. Assembly Bill 1880 expands the 1938 Coogan Law, later updated into the 1999 Coogan Act, named for child star Jackie Coogan. The law requires that 15% of all gross earnings of a minor under contract for artistic services be set aside in a trust for the minor’s benefit. AB 1880 adds the category of “influencer” to the employment contracts covered by the law. California is battling the future to protect performers. Bravo. Write Susan@SusanShelley.com and follow her on X @Susan_Shelley

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Taylor Swift's tour not only rocked the stage, but also boosted the local economy with fans spending an average of $1,300 per person. The recent concert tour featuring the pop superstar, also known as TayTay or simply T-Swizzle, created a frenzy of excitement among her loyal followers, leading to a surge in economic activity in every city she visited.The Hartman Group, a prominent business in Grenada, is dedicated to supporting charitable causes and giving back to the community. As part of our corporate social responsibility efforts, we make end-of-year donations to various charities each year. This marks the 5th consecutive year that we have carried on our annual tradition of donating Christmas hampers to 3 local institutions: The Belair Home for Children and Adolescents, and the SPICE Residential Care Facility for the Elderly. These hampers are intended to bring holiday cheer to the children and elderly residents of these homes, many of whom require companionship and support. For the first time, we are collaborating with the Ministry of Social Development to contribute to the Cedars Home, which aims to improve the lives of women who are victims of domestic violence in Grenada. We believe that investing in the well-being of these individuals is critical to fostering strong families and enhancing the overall welfare of our communities. At the Hartman Group, we are committed to working closely with these institutions to provide vital caregiving tools for the elderly and children, which will have a positive social impact on their lives. We believe our business holds a profound responsibility to positively impact and uplift the vibrant Grenadian community through meaningful social and economic contributions. Hartman Group is proud to continue our tradition of giving back to the community and supporting charitable causes. Through our corporate social responsibility initiatives, we are confident that we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those around us. Hartman GroupThe mother, feeling a surge of love for her family, reached out and squeezed her husband's hand. "We'll be okay, my dear," she murmured, her eyes glistening with unshed tears. "We'll navigate this journey together, no matter what storms may come."

The reunion of the main creative team for the upcoming gala has sparked excitement among fans, as they eagerly anticipate a night of nostalgia and celebration. Sun Li, who portrayed the titular character Zhen Huan with grace and depth, will once again take center stage, showcasing her remarkable talent and charisma. Joining her will be the talented cast and crew who worked tirelessly to bring this beloved series to life.President-elect Donald Trump said Wednesday that he has chosen Keith Kellogg, a highly decorated retired three-star general, to serve as his special envoy for Ukraine and Russia. Kellogg, who is one of the architects of a staunchly conservative policy book that lays out an "America First" national security agenda for the incoming administration, will come into the role as Russia's invasion of Ukraine enters its third year in February. Trump made the announcement on his Truth Social account, and said "He was with me right from the beginning! Together, we will secure PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH, and Make America, and the World, SAFE AGAIN!" Kellogg, a retired Army lieutenant general who has long been Trump's top adviser on defense issues, served as national security adviser to Vice President Mike Pence, was chief of staff of the National Security Council and then stepped in as an acting security adviser for Trump after Michael Flynn resigned. As special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Kellogg will have to navigate an increasingly untenable war between the two nations. The Biden administration has begun urging Ukraine to quickly increase the size of its military by drafting more troops and revamping its mobilization laws to allow for the conscription of troops as young as 18. The White House has pushed more than $56 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since the start of Russia's February 2022 invasion and expects to send billions more to Kyiv before Biden leaves office in less than months. Trump has criticized the billions that the Biden administration has poured into Ukraine. Washington has recently stepped up weapons shipments and has forgiven billions in loans provided to Kyiv. The incoming Republican president has said he could end the war in 24 hours, comments that appear to suggest he would press Ukraine to surrender territory that Russia now occupies. As a co-chairman of the American First Policy Institute's Center for American Security, Kellogg wrote several of the chapters in the group's policy book. The book, like the Heritage Foundation's "Project 2025," is a move to lay out a Trump national security agenda and avoid the mistakes of 2016 when he entered the White House largely unprepared. Kellogg in April wrote that "bringing the Russia-Ukraine war to a close will require strong, America First leadership to deliver a peace deal and immediately end the hostilities between the two warring parties." Kellogg was a character in multiple Trump investigations dating to his first term. He was among the administration officials who listened in on the July 2019 call between Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy in which Trump prodded his Ukrainian counterpart to pursue investigations into the Bidens. The call, which Kellogg would later say did not raise any concerns on his end, was at the center of the first of two House impeachment cases against Trump, who was acquitted by the Senate both times. On Jan. 6, 2021, hours before pro-Trump rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol, Kellogg, who was then Pence's national security adviser, listened in on a heated call in which Trump told his vice president to object or delay the certification in Congress of President Joe Biden 's victory. He later told House investigators that he recalled Trump saying to Pence words to the effect of: "You're not tough enough to make the call." ___ Baldor reported from Washington. AP writer Eric Tucker in Washington contributed to this report.

WEST LAYFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Trey Kaufman-Renn had 18 points and Myles Colvin and Camden Heide each scored 13 to lead No. 6 Purdue to an 80-45 rout of Marshall on Saturday. Colvin and Heide were making their first starts of the season for Purdue (5-1). Braden Smith, who was averaging 14.6 points, was scoreless on an 0-for-4 shooting day. Smith had a team-high nine assists. Nate Martin led Marshall (3-2) with nine points, playing 24 minutes before fouling out with several minutes left in the game. The Boilermakers shot 55% in the first half to take a 39-24 halftime lead. However, Purdue made only one field goal in the final nine minutes of the first half. Purdue picked up the intensity in the second half, leading by as many as 41 points. The Boilermakers shot 50% for the game and held the Thundering Herd to 30%. No. 10 NORTH CAROLINA 87, HAWAII 69 HONOLULU (AP) — R.J. Davis scored 14 of his 18 points in the first half and No. 10 North Carolina pulled away from Hawaii. Elliot Cadeau had 17 points on 7-of-8 shooting, Seth Trimble scored 11 of his 13 points after halftime and Ian Jackson added 11 for the Tar Heels (3-1). Davis, an All-American guard, moved into fourth place on North Carolina’s all-time career scoring list. He overtook Sam Perkins with his free throw at the 11:59 mark of the first half. Gytis Nemeiksa led Hawaii with 16 points and had 10 rebounds. Akira Jacobs made three 3-pointers and scored 13 points off the bench. Tanner Christensen had 10 points and 10 rebounds and Marcus Green added 10 points for the Rainbow Warriors (4-1). No. 15 MARQUETTE 880, GEORGIA 69 NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — David Joplin scored a career-high 29 points and made six 3-pointers, Chase Ross had 14 points and five steals, and No. 15 Marquette beat Georgia. Joplin scored five straight Marquette points to begin a 12-3 run that Stevie Mitchell capped by banking in a shot with 1:33 remaining for a 78-66 lead. Mitchell made a steal at the other end to help seal it. Ben Gold scored a career-high 14 points and Kam Jones had 10 points and seven assists for Marquette (6-0). Jones was coming off the program’s third triple-double in more than 100 seasons when he had 17 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists in 36 minutes against No. 6 Purdue on Tuesday. Gold’s previous high was 12 points at UConn on Feb. 7, 2023, while Joplin’s was 28 at DePaul on Jan. 28, 2023. Blue Cain scored 17 points and Tyrin Lawrence added 15 for Georgia (5-1). Dakota Leffew had 11 and Silas Demary Jr. 10. The Bulldogs turned it over 18 times, leading to 27 points by Marquette. No. 18 CINCINNATI 81, GEORGIA TECH 58 ATLANTA (AP) — Dillon Mitchell had 14 points and 11 rebounds for his first double-double of the season, and No. 18 Cincinnati beat Georgia Tech. Jizzle James and Cole Hickman also scored 14 points apiece for the Bearcats (5-0), who passed the first true test of the young season against their first major conference opponent in the Yellow Jackets of the ACC. Naithan George made three 3-pointers while scoring 13 points for Georgia Tech (2-3). Duncan Powell added 10 points, while leading scorer Baye Ndogo finished with just five points. No. 25 ILLINOIS 87, Md-Eastern Shire 40 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Will Riley scored his 19 points in the second half and No. 25 Illinois beat Maryland Eastern Shore. Kylan Boswell added 13 points, Tomislav Ivisic had 11 and Morez Johnson Jr. finished with 10 for the Illini (4-1), who shot 25% (10 for 40) from 3-point range but committed just nine turnovers. Tre White grabbed 11 rebounds and Kasparas Jakucionis seven for Illinois, which outrebounded the Hawks 59-38. Jalen Ware scored 10 points and Christopher Flippin had 10 rebounds for Maryland Eastern Shore (2-6), which had its lowest point total of the season. The team’s previous low came in 102-63 loss to Vanderbilt on Nov. 4.

Contrasting Bath & Body Works (NYSE:BBWI) and Kirkland’s (NASDAQ:KIRK)Former U.S. Rep Matt Gaetz (R-FL) will not return to Congress after withdrawing as President-elect Donald Trump’s attorney general nominee. Gaetz resigned from the 118th Congress but could still technically be sworn into the 119th and return to his seat after winning reelection earlier this month. But on Friday, he told Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk he would not be a member of the next Congress, which takes over in January. “I’m still going to be in the fight, but it’s going to be from a new perch. I do not intend to join the 119th Congress,” Gaetz told Kirk on Real America Voices’s The Charlie Kirk Show. “There are a number of fantastic Floridians who’ve stepped up to run for my seat, people who have inspired with their heroism, with their public service, and I’m actually excited to see Northwest Florida go to new heights and have great representation,” he added. Gaetz emphasized that he would continue to fight for Trump and the MAGA movement. “I’m going to be doing whatever he asks of me, as I always have. But I think that eight years is probably enough time in the United States Congress,” he said. Gaetz and Kirk also discussed the House Ethics Committee report on Gaetz, and the effect that had in the former congressman’s decision to bow out of consideration. Gaetz said that the report’s allegations were from “sources that [Attorney General] Merrick Garland’s DOJ [Department of Justice] had already deemed not credible.” He also said he could have taken on a months-long confirmation fight and answered all questions about the matter, but Trump needs an attorney general who can hit the ground running on day one. “I could have answered all those questions. I could have engaged in a months-long fact battle, but we don’t have months to go through that,” he said. “We got to have an A.G. ready to go, day one, to implement the immigration agenda and work on the other key policy, deregulatory objectives of the president,” he said. Trump has selected former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi as his pick to lead the Justice Department now that Gaetz has pulled himself as the nominee. Gaetz praised Bondi and predicted she would have a smooth confirmation process. “My good friend Pam Bondi is going to be a phenomenal attorney general for Donald Trump. She has the legal acumen. She hates criminals. She is a bright legal mind and a fellow Floridian,” Gaetz said. “Pam Bondi’s confirmation won’t have some of the sharp edges that mine would have. It won’t take the same long process,” he went on to add. “So A.G. Bondi will be able to start implementing those Trump policies right away, so we’re ready on day one.”

In a statement released by Manchester United, the club expressed their delight at securing the services of such a talented young player. The club's youth development team has been impressed by his technical abilities, tactical awareness, and maturity beyond his years. They have high hopes for his future at the club and believe that he has the potential to become a star of tomorrow.Doctors diagnosed her with a rare and severe nerve disorder caused by excessive pressure on her spine during the massages. Despite undergoing intensive medical treatment and rehabilitation, the damage was irreversible, and she was left paralyzed from the waist down. Her once promising career in music was cut short as she struggled to come to terms with her new reality.A German think tank, the Fraunhofer Institute, has a study into the potential impact of using electric vehicles (EVs) as home storage batteries. Using bidirectional charging technology, the study has found that European nations, like Germany and France, could benefit greatly if adopted on a large scale. If coupled with microgeneration technologies, like solar panels, this kind of setup could save households a lot of money and help reduce dependency on traditional power stations. Especially “dirty” fossil fuel ones. The study found that most EV cars in Germany are typically only used for around 1 hour daily. That leaves the remaining 23 hours with the vehicle effectively just waiting around. If the EV can be put to “work” during these idle times, the EV could, theoretically, be borrowed by grid operators as temporary storage batteries. This would help stabilize energy demand from the grid during fluctuating supply and demand. EVs as home batteries This kind of strategy , the think tank suggests, could help make solar and wind power more attractive. Since most power things like solar energy are generated during daylight hours, the power demand is typically much lower than at night, so having a fleet of storage batteries around could help householders capitalize on this renewable energy. When parked, EVs connected to the grid could feed power into the grid when demand increases. The potential for this is huge, with a recent study commissioned by the European environmental organization, Transport & Environment estimating it could save €22 billion annually. Not only that, but this same study suggests that EVs used in this way could, in theory, provide 9% of the entire European Union’s electrical needs. This could ramp up to as much as 20% when the conditions are right. This would make bidirectional charging a major player in the EU’s energy mix if realized. The same study estimates there could be as many as 1.5 billion EVs worldwide by 2050. Huge global potential With an average of 60 kWh in battery storage per EV, a global fleet of bidirectional charging EVs could supply 90 billion kWh of electricity. For the average user, the Fraunhofer study found that EV owners could save between €31 and €780 per year by sharing the battery power with their own home or the power grid. To this end, some nations, like France, are already providing incentives to promote bidirectional charging uptake domestically. For example, proud owners of a new Renault R5 are offered 6,200 miles (10,000 kilometers) of free driving electricity if they offer them up as temporary grid batteries for at least 15 hours a day. According to a survey by the energy giant Eon, 77% of respondents would use bidirectional charging technology to supply their buildings, while 65% would support electricity grids. DW also reports that experts on the technology recommend that private and public charging stations offer bidirectional charging wherever possible. While this would likely increase the initial costs to install them, this would be offset by savings made in just a few months.

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