Desemba olyo ethimbo lyomatyapulo kaantu oyendji, ashike kependa lyomopolitika Martin Lukato, omwedhi nguno ogwo gwemanguluko lye papolitika.OmuDesemba 1960 sho a valelwa momukunda ... If you are an active subscriber and the article is not showing, please log out and back in. Free access to articles from 12:00.COLUMBIA, Mo. — They stormed the court named for "Stormin’" Norm Stewart, the coach who hates Kansas enough not to spend a dime in it. Missouri spent, instead, 38 minutes and 13 seconds in front of the No. 1 Kansas Jayhawks and beat ’em on Sunday, an upset for the ages: unranked Mizzou taking down top-ranked Kansas. The final score in the 271st Border War: MU 76, KU 67. It was close near the end, closer than it had been for much of the game, but the Tigers’ student section had packed the perimeter of the court before the final buzzer sounded and flooded the floor in celebration. “I got upset at the (announcer’s) table for making an announcement to tell our fans not to rush the court,” Missouri coach Dennis Gates said. “You got to be kidding me. I was about to, in-game, take the mic and say, ‘Rush the damn court!’ For real.” Fans followed through, packing the hardwood between Mizzou Arena’s stands to capacity — with some then lifted above the happy horde. This kind of thing doesn’t happen every day in Columbia. The last time the Tigers beat the Jayhawks was in 2012, the last Big 12 matchup between the rivals that was played in CoMo. Missouri’s last win over a top-ranked team was in 1997, when it upset another KU team ranked No. 1 at the time. That year, MU needed double overtime to come out on top. This time, it needed less than two minutes of game time to take a lead it would never relinquish. Forward Mark Mitchell and guard Tamar Bates — two players from Kansas City, Kan. — combined for the Tigers’ first two buckets, and they wound up as the leading scorers. Bates scored a season-high 29 points as the offensive catalyst, shooting 9 for 15 from the field and a perfect 9 for 9 at the free-throw line. Mitchell wasn’t quite as efficient but posted 17 points, including eight from the charity stripe. When the Jayhawks closed to within two points with two minutes and 20 seconds left in the game, Mitchell hit a corner 3 to restore the hosts’ cushion and fend off a furious rally. Mizzou led by 14 points at halftime, a byproduct of some dismal KU offense: The Jayhawks had 15 turnovers and only 10 made shots through the first 20 minutes of the game. The Tigers’ advantage swelled to as much as 24 in the opening stages of the second half, only for the MU offense to go dark in turn. Nearly seven minutes without a point aligned with a 15-0 run in Kansas’ favor as the Jayhawks nearly closed the gap completely. With 14:15 on the clock, Missouri led 57-33. With 3:20 remaining, it was up just 62-57. Teetering on the verge of a blown victory, Mizzou looked a bit like its past self — a team that gave out second-half runs to any opponent that could use one during its winless run through SEC play. But that seemed a distant memory amid Sunday’s celebration. “What we’ve done since we got together in June and what we’ve worked on, our guys never severed, never went their different directions,” Gates said. “They stayed connected. They stayed true to the scouting report. They challenged each other, and those that were challenged responded in the right way.” To perhaps add to Mizzou’s glee at beating its most despised rival, the upset set off what amounts to an identity crisis for a Kansas team that lost twice this week: to Creighton by 13 points and now to the Tigers. “I don’t think the loss hurts,” KU guard David Coit said. “It’s the way we lost that’s frustrating. ... I think our identity was challenged today.” “I don’t know that we’re close to finding an identity,” added Jayhawks coach Bill Self, the target of more than a few middle fingers and unprintable chants from the crowd. “Because who are we? ... I’ll be honest with you: I think right now, we’re in a situation that it’d be hard for me to say, from game to game, what we are.” Self said that he didn’t think Kansas was ready for what it encountered in Columbia, in terms of both the pressure created by Mizzou and its crowd and the sizable difference between this MU team and those that had lost to the Jayhawks in each of the past three seasons. Missouri has a center in Josh Gray who held KU’s Hunter Dickinson in check and contributed to the star big man’s seven turnovers. Bates and point guard Anthony Robinson II stole the ball five times each. There’s a length, physicality and quickness to how the Tigers are defending these days. “I think it was probably a combination of them being good and us not being good,” Self said. “I don’t know that I could give them 100% credit. ... I would err on the side of giving them more credit because if I say we just sucked, that would take credit from them. But we did suck.” Words that are music, undoubtedly, to a Missouri fan's ears. Gates thought of them while celebrating the kind of victory that will be remembered for a while. “I want to see live video in people’s living rooms,” he said. “That’s what I want to see. Because I’m sure — I’m sure — on Kansas’ side, some people broke TV screens. And on our side, we broke ceilings by jumping up and down. That’s what it’s about. That’s the rivalry. It’s not just in this moment or the people that’s here. It’s the people that can talk about, the people that can brag.” Sunday was the day the Jayhawks went down and the crowd crashed onto the court because they finally had a reason to rush the floor. It was the day that defense unseated a confident team, timely offense survived a desperate rally and a guy from Kansas put up 29 points to beat a team he was fired up to play against. “You don’t got to go far to win big-time basketball games and play big-time basketball,” Bates, now in the history books as a Beaker-beater, said. ©2024 STLtoday.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — In an era of rising authoritarianism, at the heels of a six-hour martial law decree that unfolded while many South Koreans slept, something noteworthy happened: Democracy held. The past week in Seoul, officials and academics warn, is what a threat to democracy looks like in 2024. It's a democratically-elected president declaring martial law over the nation he leads, asserting sweeping powers to prevent opposition demonstrations, ban political parties and control the media. It's members of the military attempting to block lawmakers from exercising their power to vote on cancelling the power grab. And here's what it took to defeat President Yoon Suk Yeol 's lurch toward government by force: Unified popular support for democracy. Legislators storming the National Assembly past midnight, live-streaming themselves climbing over fences. A politician grabbing at a soldier's rifle and yelling “Aren't you ashamed?” until he retreated. And finally, decisively, Parliament assembling a quorum and voting unanimously to cancel martial law. It was a victory for a hard-won democracy — and for the idea that checks and balances among branches of government must work to counteract each other's ambitions, as the American founders wrote in the Federalist Papers in 1788. But as the drama played out in Seoul, the scaffolding of democracy rattled around the world. In other countries, the grab for power might have worked. Other would-be authoritarians might have been better prepared than Yoon. In deeply polarized societies — the United States, for example, where Republicans are staunchly loyal to president-elect Donald Trump — there might not have been decisive support from the public or the opposition. The military might have used force. And the members of the legislature might not have voted as one to snuff out the attempted takeover. “President Yoon's attempt to declare martial law reveals the fragility of the rule of law in divided societies, especially those with governments in which the chief executive cannot be easily dismissed by the legislature," said Tom Pepinsky, a government professor at Cornell University who studies backsliding among democracies in Southeast Asia. Notably, he said in an email, “No members of President Yoon’s own party were willing to defend his actions in public." Nevertheless, Yoon’s surprise attempt to impose martial law revealed both the fragility and resilience of the country’s democratic system. Within three hours of his stunning announcement to impose military rule — claiming the opposition was “paralyzing” state affairs — 190 lawmakers voted to cancel his actions. In so doing, they demonstrated the strength of the country’s democratic checks and balances. Yoon’s authoritarian push, carried out by hundreds of heavily armed troops with Blackhawk helicopters and armored vehicles sent to the National Assembly, harked back to an era of dictatorial presidents. The country’s democratic transition in the late 1980s came after years of massive protests by millions that eventually overcame violent suppressions by military rulers. Civilian presence was again crucial in shaping the events following Yoon’s late night television announcement on Tuesday. Thousands of people flocked to the National Assembly, shouting slogans for martial law to be lifted and Yoon to step down from power. There were no reports of violent clashes as troops and police officers. “We restored democracy without having a single casualty this time,” said Seol Dong-hoon, a sociology professor at South Korea’s Jeonbuk National University. It’s virtually impossible for any leader of a democracy to pull off a transition toward martial law without a public willing to support it, or at least tolerate it. Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung, who narrowly lost to Yoon in the 2022 presidential election, attracted millions of views as he began live-streaming his journey to the National Assembly, pleading for people to converge to the parliament to help lawmakers get inside. The shaky footage later shows him exiting his car climbing over a fence to get onto the grounds. The vote at the National Assembly was also broadcast live on the YouTube channel of Assembly Speaker Woo Won Shik, who also had to scale a fence to get in. Yoon’s sense of crisis clearly wasn’t shared by the public, whose opinions, Seol said, were shaped predominantly by the shocking videos broadcast to their devices. “Ultimately, democracy is all about moving public opinion,” he said. “What was most crucial in this case was that everything was broadcast live on smartphones, YouTube and countless other media.” Opposition lawmakers are now pushing to remove Yoon from office, saying he failed to meet the constitutional requirement that martial law should only be considered in wartime or a comparable severe crisis — and that he unlawfully deployed troops to the National Assembly. On Saturday, an opposition-led impeachment motion failed after most lawmakers from Yoon’s party boycotted the vote. Yet the president’s troubles persist: The vote’s defeat is expected to intensify nationwide protests and deepen South Korea’s political turmoil, with opposition parties preparing to introduce another impeachment motion when parliament reconvenes next Wednesday. Han Sang-hie, a law professor at Seoul’s Konkuk University, said the martial law debacle highlights what he sees as the most crucial flaw of South Korea’s democracy: that it places too much power in the hands of the president, which is easily abused and often goes unchecked. Political scientists call what happened in South Korea an “autogolpe” — a “self-coup” — defined as one led by incumbent leaders themselves, in which an executive takes or sponsors illegal actions against others in the government. Yoon qualifies because he used troops to try to shut down South Korea's legislature. Self-coups are increasing, with a third of the 46 since 1945 occurring in the past decade, according to a study by researchers from Carnegie Mellon University and Penn State University. About 80% of self-coups succeed, they reported. In 2021, a power grab by Tunisian President Kais Saied raised similar concerns around the world after the country designed a democracy from scratch and won a Nobel Peace Prize after a largely bloodless revolution. In the United States, some have expresed worry about similar situations arising during the second administration of Donald Trump. He has vowed, after all, to shake some of democracy's pillars . He's mused that he would be justified if he decided to pursue “the termination of all rules, regulations, and articles, even those found in the Constitution.” That’s in contrast to the oath of office he took in 2017, and will again next year, to “preserve, protect and defend the Constitution” as best he can. Nearly half of voters in the Nov. 5 election, which Trump won, said they were “very concerned” that another Trump presidency would bring the U.S. closer to authoritarianism, according to AP Votecast survey data. Asked before a live audience on Fox News Channel in 2023 to assure Americans that he would not abuse power or use the presidency to seek retribution against anyone, Trump replied, “except for day one," when he'll close the border and “drill, drill, drill.” After that, Trump said, "I'm not a dictator.” Kellman reported from London.

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Editor’s note: Made in Tarrant is an occasional Q&A series on small businesses started in Tarrant County. Submit your business here. Courtney Barnett is a hair stylist-turned-small business owner who is passionate about supporting people’s well-being and living in a more eco-friendly environment. In 2019, Barnett took a trip to Iceland that marked the turning point in her career. During her trip, she observed and appreciated the country’s efforts to become a cleaner, more sustainable part of the world. “I fell in love with that,” said Barnett, so much that she began to adopt sustainable habits into her life. It was only a matter of time before Barnett decided she wanted to help people do the same. Two years after launching an ‘eco-goods’ business in 2020, Barnett launched her refillery — a store where customers are encouraged to bring their own containers or purchase reusable containers to restock personal or home essentials. This helps customers avoid using plastic and nonrecyclable waste. Get essential daily news for the Fort Worth area. Sign up for insightful, in-depth stories — completely free. FastingHouse sells self-care products made out of natural ingredients and home eco-goods composed out of recyclable materials. Website: FastingHouse Naturals Email: fastinghouse@gmail.com Facebook: FastingHouse Naturals This interview has been edited for clarity, grammar and length. Nicole Lopez: How did your business kick off? Courtney Barnett: I was a hairdresser. When COVID-19 pandemic hit, I stopped doing hair because, obviously, I couldn’t. I was looking to make my own self-care products and found that I was allergic to a lot of stuff. So that’s kind of why I thought to myself, “Okay, I want this. Let’s figure out how to make it.” After that, I started implementing sustainability within my own life. It was two years into the business that I decided to add in the sustainable items that I had come to love and use. Something that’s very similar to what you’re going to see in your day-to-day life, but just a more sustainable version of those products. About a year ago I launched the refillery. I was already using these products in my home, but I really wanted to bring this to the masses. Lopez: Are refillery businesses common or easily accessible in Fort Worth? Barnett: There’s one in Weatherford and one on Race Street in north Fort Worth called the Green Thistle Emporium. A stand-alone store’s overhead is very expensive, especially nowadays. So that’s why I chose to do a pop-up refillery. Lopez: What sets FastingHouse Naturals apart from other refilleries and sustainable home goods businesses here? Barnett: The convenience. Definitely the fact that I have my own self-care line that I hand- make and is all natural and organic. A lot of the brands I support and source are women-owned and operated. That’s definitely at the forefront of the reason why I choose some of the products that I have. Lopez: Did you encounter any challenges trying to start up your business? Barnett: Absolutely: gaining capital. I believe what really helped me was making my own products and really focusing on that for a little while. That was definitely a challenge for sure. And just finding out which markets are supportive because there are some places that are really supportive refilleries and other places not so much. Lopez: I know your business is centered around helping people make more eco-friendly choices. What else do you hope your customers can gain by purchasing your products? Barnett: I want people to realize that being sustainable is more accessible than you probably think. I fully believe that it is not 10 people doing it absolutely perfectly that’s going to make the biggest difference in the world. I feel like if everyone can do things that align with their lifestyle, budgets and schedules — whatever it is — if you can make a couple of switches here and there, I think we’re going to make a bigger impact. Lopez: Can you tell me about the natural ingredients in your products? Barnett: Everything is all natural, organic, and everything is essential oil-based. You won’t find fragrance oils, hormone disruptors, endocrine disruptors, phthalates. You’re not going to have any preservatives or sulfates. Lopez: Are your customers interested in leading a more sustainable lifestyle when they take your products home? Barnett: I feel like my products do leave that influence. I have people that will come up and forget their refillable jars and I tell them it’s okay. I really try to have a lot of options for people. I have paper pouches that are recyclable. If you forget your jars, there’s still an option for you that is recyclable. Lopez: Are all of your goods recyclable, including self-care products? How does that work? Barnett: Pretty much everything is either recyclable or you can compost it. Bamboo is one of the most abundant resources that we have. It’s super hard. It grows really fast. It’s great from that standpoint, but it also decomposes really well. So if you can’t recycle a product, you can probably throw it in your compost and it’s going to naturally degrade itself. Nicole Lopez is the environmental reporter for the Fort Worth Report. Contact her at nicole.lopez@fortworthreport.org. At the Fort Worth Report, news decisions are made independently of our board members and financial supporters. Read more about our editorial independence policy here . Your support makes TWICE the impact today. As November draws to a close , time is running out to double your impact. Thanks to the generosity of the Nicholas Martin Jr. Family Foundation, every dollar you give will be matched—up to $15,000. 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Our stories may appear on pages with ads, but not ads specifically sold against our stories. You can’t sell or syndicate our stories. You can only publish select stories individually — not as a collection. Any web site our stories appear on must include a contact for your organization. If you share our stories on social media, please tag us in your posts using @FortWorthReport on Facebook and @FortWorthReport on Twitter. by Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Report November 30, 2024The war in Ukraine that erupted in 2022 has sent shock waves through European gas markets. Energy prices have skyrocketed, global natural gas flows have been redirected, and policymakers across the continent have been forced to pivot dramatically toward energy security. In short, the Russia-Ukraine war has not only been a conflict between two nations but has also unleashed economic consequences that resonate far beyond the battlefield. Today, Europe is on the brink of a renewed energy crisis, with gas reserves reducing and the supply cuts from Moscow looming. This turmoil is compounded by a staggering 45% surge in gas prices this year alone as tensions escalate. As households grapple with soaring energy bills, the continent is simultaneously facing a widespread cost-of-living crisis that stifles economic growth. But the repercussions of these energy struggles aren’t confined to Europe. The International Monetary Fund (IMF), in its Global Financial Stability Report, has raised alarms over the potential fallout from geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and North Africa. The report warns that escalated conflicts in these regions could lead to a revaluation of risks in emerging markets, raising concerns over potential defaults in developing economies and pushing borrowing rates higher. In this turbulent landscape, one question arises: Can Türkiye be part of the solution? Last week, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar held high-profile meetings in Germany and the U.K., signaling a proactive approach to addressing these challenges. During discussions in Germany , Vice-Chancellor and Economy and Climate Minister Robert Habeck announced plans to bolster collaboration on renewable energy. Habeck highlighted Türkiye's commitment to decarbonizing its industry and underscored the necessity of constructive dialogue amidst these challenging times. Germany’s new reality is clear: Diversifying economic and trade relationships is a bitter lesson learned from the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Habeck’s praise for Türkiye as a formidable partner in trade and energy highlights the country’s geographical advantages and its untapped energy potential. The second stop on Türkiye’s diplomatic tour was the U.K. Following the meeting, Bayraktar stated: "We continue to sign investments and agreements that will position our country as a central player in energy in a planned and determined manner. We signed a memorandum of understanding on 'Energy and Climate Dialogue,' covering important collaborations such as the transition to clean energy, a low-carbon hydrogen economy, grid modernization, regional interconnections, and small modular reactors, with Ed Miliband, secretary of state for energy security and net zero in the U.K. I hope this agreement, which marks another step toward energy supply security and independence, will be beneficial to both countries." Bayraktar also added that they plan to invest $108 billion in line with the Renewable Energy 2035 Road Map and in this sense, the United Kingdom Export Finance Agency plans to provide financing of 2 billion pounds ($2.55 billion) to Türkiye and that they recommend projects in three basic areas for this. So it is now clear that from renewable energy initiatives to the strategic role Türkiye plays as a gas transit corridor to Europe, the possibilities for Turkish-European cooperation are vast. Investments in infrastructure like pipelines and terminals, along with joint ventures in renewable projects, could establish Türkiye as a critical player on the European energy stage. Türkiye’s focus on harnessing renewable resources – solar, wind and hydroelectric power – aligns well with global sustainability goals. By continuing to innovate and invest in clean technologies, Türkiye not only meets its domestic energy objectives but also becomes a vital contributor to Europe’s energy transition. European states also strive to hit climate targets. Türkiye’s advancements in green energy could foster a symbiotic relationship that benefits all parties involved. And as the EU countries, U.K. and Türkiye navigate an unpredictable global energy landscape, shared interests in energy security and sustainability emerge as critical drivers for deeper cooperation. As Europe grapples with the fallout from the Ukraine war and the relentless energy crisis, Türkiye stands at a pivotal moment. With its potential as both an energy supplier and a collaborative force in the renewable sector, Türkiye could play a crucial role in forging a secure and sustainable energy future for Europe. The actions taken today – nurturing partnerships and investing in green technologies – will shape the energy dynamics of tomorrow. Only through cooperation and innovation can we chart a course out of this crisis. In an era in which energy security is closely linked to geopolitical stability, the question is not just about survival but about seizing opportunities and fostering resilience. It’s time to recognize Türkiye’s role as a key player and leverage its potential to build a sustainable energy future for Europe.West Palm Beach (FL), Dec 1 (AP) President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday threatened 100 per cent tariffs against a bloc of nine nations if they act to undermine the US dollar. His threat was directed at countries in the so-called BRIC alliance, which consists of Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates. Turkey, Azerbaijan and Malaysia have applied to become members and several other countries have expressed interest in joining. While the US dollar is by far the most-used currency in global business and has survived past challenges to its preeminence, members of the alliance and other developing nations say they are fed up with America's dominance of the global financial system. The dollar represents roughly 58 per cent of the world's foreign exchange reserves, according to the IMF and major commodities like oil are still primarily bought and sold using dollars. The dollar's dominance is threatened, however, with BRICS' growing share of GDP and the alliance's intent to trade in non-dollar currencies — a process known as de-dollarisation. Trump, in a Truth Social post, said: "We require a commitment from these Countries that they will neither create a new BRICS Currency, nor back any other Currency to replace the mighty U.S. Dollar or, they will face 100% Tariffs, and should expect to say goodbye to selling into the wonderful U.S. Economy." At a summit of BRIC nations in October, Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the US of "weaponising" the dollar and described it as a "big mistake." "It's not us who refuse to use the dollar," Putin said at the time. "But if they don't let us work, what can we do? We are forced to search for alternatives." Russia has specifically pushed for the creation of a new payment system that would offer an alternative to the global bank messaging network, SWIFT, and allow Moscow to dodge Western sanctions and trade with partners. Trump said there is "no chance" BRICS will replace the US dollar in global trade and any country that tries to make that happen "should wave goodbye to America." Research shows that the US dollar's role as the primary global reserve currency is not threatened in the near future. An Atlantic Council model that assesses the dollar's place as the primary global reserve currency states the dollar is "secure in the near and medium term" and continues to dominate other currencies. Trump's latest tariff threat comes after he threatened to slap 25 per cent tariffs on everything imported from Mexico and Canada, and an additional 10 per cent tax on goods from China, as a way to force the countries to do more to halt the flow of illegal immigration and drugs into the US. He has since held a call with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, who said Thursday she is confident that a tariff war with the United States can be averted. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau returned home Saturday after meeting Trump, without assurances the president-elect will back away from threatened tariffs on Canada. (AP) VN VN (This story has not been edited by THE WEEK and is auto-generated from PTI)

Telangana: Raja Singh urges Christians to unite against ‘love jihad’YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — EJ Farmer scored 16 points as Youngstown State beat Detroit Mercy 73-64 on Sunday for their seventh victory in a row. Farmer had three steals for the Penguins (9-5, 4-0 Horizon League). Gabe Dynes scored 12 points while going 4 of 5 and 4 of 6 from the free-throw line and added five rebounds and four blocks. Nico Galette had 10 points. Orlando Lovejoy led the Titans (5-10, 1-3) with 23 points and three steals. Legend Geeter and TJ Nadeau both scored eight. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .

Ange Postecoglou has accepted he will be under pressure if Tottenham are still mid-table at the end of a run of nine games in 30 days, starting with Saturday's visit to Manchester City. The 2-1 home defeat to Ipswich before the international break left Spurs in 10th, with five wins and five defeats from their first 11 Premier League games of the campaign. The trip to the Etihad – Postecoglou's 50th League game in charge – is the start of a "pivotal" period of games, according to the head coach, also including meetings with Chelsea and Liverpool and a Carabao Cup quarter-final against Manchester United. Postecoglou accepts that he will be facing "a lot of scrutiny" if Spurs' league position does not improve by the end of the next month. "If we’re still 10th then people won’t be happy, I won’t be happy. But we might not be 10th," he said on Friday. "Of course. If we had beaten Ipswich, we’d be third and I reckon this press conference would be much different, wouldn’t it? "I’m not going to let my life be dictated by one result, I’m sorry. I take a wider perspective on these things because I know how fickle it can be. But we need to address our position for sure. And if we’re 10th at Christmas, yeah it won’t be great, for sure. "Rightly so, there’d be a lot of scrutiny and probably a lot of scrutiny around me which is fair enough but that’s not where I plan for us to be." Postecoglou took responsibility for Spurs' inconsistent form following the loss to the Tractor Boys – their second reverse against a previously-winless side this season after the 1-0 defeat at Crystal Palace. They also collapsed from 2-0 up to lose at Brighton but have impressed in other games. The Australian said he will adapt his message to his Tottenham players after they "got stuck" in their recent defeats. "I know people try to paint me as one-dimensional, there are certain beliefs that I have that I won’t waver on, but within that process, there’s always things [to adapt], because there’s different challenges wherever you go," he said. “I just think the games we’ve really got stuck in this year, where we’ve really struggled to find solutions in games, I’m thinking about Brighton second half, Palace and Ipswich...The solutions do exist, they exist within our football but maybe the way I’m messaging that – that’s the reflective bit for me. “To say, ‘how can I become even clearer’, or find a different way of showing the players that when we do get stuck in these moments, because obviously currently how I am doing it hasn’t had the impact I’d hope it would have. “So there’s always self reflection. I am steadfast and I am clear that I have some really strong principles that I just won’t budge on. But that doesn’t mean I don't feel at times I need to adapt in the way I deliver things or the way I work." Postecoglou has taken 73 points from his first 49 games – roughly 64 extrapolated over a full season – after a fifth-place finish last term. Asked if his side were where he expected as he approaches a half-century of League games, Postecoglou added: "I think people forget our starting point. "I took over a club that finished eighth. I didn’t take over a club that finished second, third, fourth, fifth. Finished eighth. "No European football. Significant player turnover. Significant. Change of playing style. Where did I think we’d be after 50 games? God knows. "It could have been a whole lot worse. But when you look at it in the current prism of we’re 10th, you’re going ‘it doesn’t look good’ and I understand that and we have to improve that. But over the 50 games I think there’s enough there that shows we are progressing as a team and we are developing into the team we want. "The key is the next 50 games, if they can be in totality better than the first 50. First, that means I’m here but second, I think we’ll be in a good space. "I look at the totality of what we’re trying to do. I firmly believe we’re on the right path. I firmly believe in this squad of players. I firmly believe we will have success. Those things are still there but I can see why outwardly, if you put a pin in it right now, it doesn’t look that way."

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The Centre for Ageing Better said data analysed on its behalf suggested more than a fifth of people in this age group are living in a poor-quality home that could be making their existing health condition worse. It said people from black and minority ethnic backgrounds, those living in London and those who have a serious health condition or disability are more likely to be affected. Data from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing covering 2022/23 was analysed by the National Centre for Social Research on behalf of the charity. It found an estimated 4.5 million people aged 50 or older in England with a health condition aggravated by the cold are living in a home with one or more serious problems. Some 2.8 million were aged between 50 and 70, while 1.7 million were aged 70 and older. Health conditions included respiratory diseases, congestive heart failure, heart disease and lung conditions, including asthma. Housing problems identified in the research included damp, water leaks, bad condensation, electrical or plumbing problems, rot and decay. While some 2.2 million people over 50 with health and housing problems owned their home outright, the biggest proportion of people (51%) with such issues lived in rented accommodation. The charity said older renters with a health condition were up to three times more likely to have five or more issues with their home than someone in the same age group who owns their home. Those with a health condition that can be affected by poor housing who had a significant issue in their homes were most likely to live in London (52%) followed by the North East (35%) and the North West (35%), the West Midlands and the East of England (both on 28%), and the South West (27%). Almost half (46%) of people aged 50 and above from black and minority ethnic backgrounds with one of the health conditions had at least one problem with their home, which the charity said amounted to almost 500,000 people. Among white people in this age group it was just under one in three (32%). The research also suggested people from black and minority ethnic backgrounds living with a health condition were also more than twice as likely to have five or more issues with their housing compared with their white counterparts – 15% compared with 6%. Dr Carole Easton, the charity’s chief executive, said not only does the research show the difficulties faced by those living in poor housing, but it is also “very bad news” for both the economy and the NHS. She said: “Our latest research shows that our poor-quality housing crisis is putting people with health conditions in their 50s, 60s and beyond, in harm’s way. “This is obviously terrible for those individuals who live in homes that carry a very real risk of making them sick, particularly when winter comes around. “But it is also very bad news for the country. Older workers living in homes that are making their health conditions worse are going to be less likely to be able to work and help grow the economy. “Older people whose serious health conditions are made worse by their homes will require treatment, putting additional winter pressures on our health system. “All could be averted if we tackled poor-quality housing with the urgency and priority it demands.” Holly Holder, deputy director for homes at the charity, said the Government must “fix this hidden housing crisis by delivering a national strategy to tackle poor quality housing across all tenures and committing to halving the number of non-decent homes over the next decade”. She added: “No-one should have to live in a home that damages their health, yet it is the norm for far too many people in England today. “By failing to address poor-quality homes we are limiting the lives of some of the country’s poorest and most vulnerable people. “Our new analysis shows that the combination of health and house problems are most likely to impact groups of people who are already disadvantaged by multiple health and wealth inequalities.” A Government spokesperson said: “Despite the challenging inheritance faced by this Government, through our Plan for Change we’re taking action to improve housing conditions across all tenures and ensure homes are decent, safe and warm – especially for the most vulnerable. “We’re consulting on reforms to the Decent Homes Standard next year to improve the quality of social and privately rented housing, and introducing Awaab’s Law to both sectors to tackle damp, dangerous and cold conditions for all renters in England. “Our warm homes plan will also help people find ways to save money on energy bills and deliver cleaner heating, with up to 300,000 households to benefit from upgrades next year.”NoneThere was an odd atmosphere on Capital Hill . or signup to continue reading A taut electric vibe tussled with a summery last-day-of-school looseness. Haggard correspondents intoned philosophic, wearily resigned to their designation as villains in the febrile digital colosseum of political combat. With an unholy crush in the Senate - 31 bills passed on one day and 45 for the week - nervous but footloose lower house MPs killed time. Ministers floated between offices, affecting calm in that way trial lawyers do after closing arguments when everything hangs on a curmudgeonly judge or an inscrutable jury. The Speaker, Milton Dick, expressed his thanks to the sprawling complex's thousands of staff for keeping operational what Anthony Albanese described as "the most visited building in Australia". And it certainly seemed "most-visited" at Aussies on Thursday morning - the roiling social hub where over three decades, Dom Calabria and his father Tony have furnished coffee and meals to stressed press gallery journos, MPs, PMs and frontbenchers, and an infinity of lobbyists and public officials. In their ritual post-question time speeches before the summer break - a bilateral nod to civility dubbed "the hypocrisies" by one scribe - Albanese and Peter Dutton praised old Tony's 28-year stint at Aussies. "Tony is the man who did so much to enhance the seat of democracy here," Albanese remarked warmly to his fellow "Italo-Australian" looking up to the public gallery where three generations of Calabrias watched on. Dutton lauded the ailing 84-year-old's migrant story having emigrated at just 14. "He has worked every day since then, he has educated his children, he has provided a role model and has given that love to his family that has created a remarkable legacy," Dutton said. In other comments, Albanese revealed that he and Dutton did not hate each other after all. He noted that while he had visited Morrison's office only once as opposition leader (a startling factoid since the global pandemic occasioned a bipartisanship likened to wartime), Dutton had been into Albanese's prime ministerial suite, well, "more often than I'd like". Cue laughter. Yet coursing impatiently under all this ersatz chumminess, was the existential fight to come. Each knows that within months, one will be up, the other, finished. Since the Second World War, it has occupied the Treasury benches for just 29 years. Nonetheless, Labor goes into next year's election comforted by electoral history and shielded by an unofficial "Swiss G]guard" of community independents. But that historical precedent - every first-term federal government since 1932 has secured a second term - may amount to nothing in this disintermediated age of antisocial media and permanent grievance. For the 93 years since the rookie Scullin Labor government crashed along with everything else in the Great Depression, incumbency has been a winged keel. Australian voters have tended to pick and stick, at least once. Now though, around the democratic world in 2024, the vogue is to "pick then kick". But what about that Swiss guard of independents? Albanese's worst-case scenario is that one or all of the first-term teals lose. Another risk is that some back a Dutton executive. Currently Labor has 78 seats to the Coalition's 58. Dutton needs a net gain of 18 seats to govern in his own right. A huge task. Polls suggest the most likely outcome is a minority parliament. Labor could lose half a dozen seats to Dutton's Liberals and still be close enough to credibly seek crossbench commitments for supply and confidence. But what would the teal independents do - who would they prefer to form government? The lesson from the minority Gillard period is that indies who hold conservative seats but back progressive governments face extinction themselves. In this light,, it may be instructive to consult the AEC's "two-party preferred" exercise, in which it allocated all 151 "Reps" seats to either of the two major parties (irrespective of whether the seat actually fell to a third party). Unsurprisingly, it shows that preferences for either of the two majors (ahead of the other) favoured the Liberals by the following percentages in teal seats: Curtin (5.4), Goldstein (4.8), Kooyong (4.1 ), Mackellar (8.6), Warringah (1.4), Wentworth (5.9). These pro-Liberal margins may even expand in a 2025 election devoid of the unpopular Morrison. Yet this cuts both ways. In formerly safe Labor Fowler, Dai Le (assuming she survives) would have to ignore a strong Labor proclivity in her seat to back a Dutton-led minority government. Another outlier is Alexander Downer's erstwhile stronghold of Mayo, held by the centre-right indie Rebekah Sharkie. Her Adelaide Hills seat actually favoured Labor by 1.6 per cent in 2022. In all three of the Queensland seats filched by the Greens in 2022, voters preferred Labor - even the two secured from the LNP, Brisbane and Ryan. Nationally, the polls show a busy and productive Labor trailing Dutton's detail-light rhetorical assault over cost of living and immigration. The hardline Queenslander is a more effective political communicator than even his own colleagues thought when they overlooked him in 2018. In 2025, Labor remains the narrow favourite. But its hardheads recognise that no opposition leader is unelectable, no historical precedent immutable, and no seat lead impregnable. Mark Kenny is The Canberra Times' political analyst and a professor at the ANU's Australian Studies Institute. He hosts the Democracy Sausage podcast. He writes a column every Sunday. Mark Kenny is The Canberra Times' political analyst and a professor at the ANU's Australian Studies Institute. He hosts the Democracy Sausage podcast. He writes a column every Sunday. 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. 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VANCOUVER — Brayden Point scored twice and added two assists, and the Tampa Bay Lightning edged the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 on Sunday. Nikita Kucherov had a goal and two helpers for the Lightning (14-9-3), while Jake Guentzel put away the game winner on a power play late in the third period. Captain Quinn Hughes and Kiefer Sherwood found the back of the net for the Canucks (14-8-4), who fell to 4-6-3 at home. Tampa Bay's Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 22 of the 24 shots he faced and Kevin Lankinen made 28 saves for Vancouver. TAKEAWAYS Canucks: Hughes took a stick to the face 55 seconds into the game, missed more than 11 minutes, then returned to open the scoring 16:08 into the first period. It was the 50th goal of the defenceman's career and extended his points streak to seven games with three goals and 10 assists across the stretch. Lightning: Kucherov, who returned to the lineup Sunday after missing two games with a lower-body injury, added another potent piece to Tampa's red-hot power play. The Lightning were 2-for-4 with the man advantage and scored a power-play goal for the sixth straight game. KEY MOMENT Tampa took the lead 6:29 into the second when Kucherov sliced a pass to Point at the bottom of the faceoff circle and the Lightning winger blasted it in past Lankinen for his 17th of the season. Kucherov put the visitors on the board just a minute and 49 seconds earlier. KEY STAT Point scored his league-leading 10th power-play goal of the season. He’s one away from becoming the third player to score 100 power-play goals for the Lightning UP NEXT Canucks: Continue a six-game homestand Tuesday against the St. Louis Blues. Lightning: Visit the Oilers in Edmonton on Tuesday. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 8, 2024. Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press

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One more week left in the 2024 regular season and the playoff picture (and first pick in the draft picture) is coming into shape. Nate Tice and Charles McDonald discuss the five biggest results from Week 17's Saturday and Sunday action, leading off with the Minnesota Vikings' well-earned divisional win over the Green Bay Packers. Nate & Charles discuss how Sam Darnold's play and Kevin O'Connor's scheming always kept Green Bay a step behind and why the Packers defense is not quite up to the task of stopping an elite Super Bowl-contending offense. Speaking of elite, the guys look back to Saturday and look at the Los Angeles Rams' 13-9 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Nate explains why sophomore receiver Puka Nacua has entered the top-tier of NFL wideouts and why his play the last two seasons is basically unparalleled from a statistical perspective. Also on Saturday, the Cincinnati Bengals eked out an overtime win over the Denver Broncos, keeping their playoff hopes alive. The guys talk about Joe Burrow's MVP case and how the Broncos still may backpedal into the playoffs against a Kansas City Chiefs team that will likely rest their starters next weekend. Closing out the show, they chat about Drew Lock and the New York Giants extinguishing the Indianapolis Colts' playoff hopes and Saquon Barkley's 2,000-yard season in a Philadelphia win over the Dallas Cowboys. (1:50) - Vikings take out Packers (12:10) - Puka's elite status in Rams win (24:40) - Burrow keeps Bengals playoff hopes alive (30:25) - Drew Lock extinguishes Colts (37:40) - Saquon hits 2k yards over Dallas (40:35) - Week 17 game balls