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Confirmed! Father Of Moon Gabi's Baby Is... Jung Woo SungHow Mount Mary UX Design students are using A-I Technology to mainstream healthcareI’M A Celebrity fans have been left reeling after Barry McGuigan and Maura Higgins got the boot tonight. The pair became the latest stars to be kicked out of the jungle as part of a double eviction twist, which sent shock waves throughout the camp. The news didn’t go down well with fans, with one person commenting: “Am gutted Maura and Barry gone. Didn't want anyone to leave TBH.” A second wrote: “Noooo I'm gutted to see Barry and Maura go!” And a third added: “Barry and Maura were my two faves absolutely gutted they’re both out.” Love Island star Maura , 34, was a late arrival to the jungle alongside Reverend Richard Coles. Read More on I'm A Celeb She instantly became a huge part of the camp and delighted viewers with her funny stories and extreme reaction the trials. Speaking after she got the boot, Maura said: "I'm really happy! I said it last night, I said it this morning, I was like 'It's my time,' I had a gut feeling and my gut feeling is never wrong!" Meanwhile, boxer Barry became the father of the camp, particularly to Danny Jones. Revealing his disappointment about getting the boot, Barry said: " As I'm the original cyclone, I am kinda disappointed with that slipping and looking like a clown, it would've been great ." Most read in I’m A Celebrity 2024 It came after Oti discovered she would be heading straight to Celebrity Cyclone after winning immunity. The former Strictly star beat off competition from Maura , Coleen Rooney and Danny Jones to get the coveted ticket. She said afterwards: “It feels amazing, I’ve got to wash my underwear more now!” Tonight's two evicted celebs will follow axed Jane Moore , Dean McCullough , Tulisa Contostavlos , and Melvin Odoom out of camp. Now just six stars remain and will battle it out to be crown Jungle King or Queen over the weekend. Alan Halsall - The actor, known for playing the long-running role of Tyrone Dobbs on ITV soap opera Coronation Street , was originally signed up to head Down Under last year but an operation threw his scheduled appearance off-course. Now he has become the latest Corrie star to win over both the viewers and his fellow celebrities. Coleen Rooney - Arguably the most famous name in the camp, the leading WAG, known for her marriage to Wayne Rooney , has made a grand return to TV as she looks to put the Wagatha Christie scandal behind her. The Sun revealed the mum-of-four had bagged an eye-watering deal worth over £1.5million to be on the show this year making her the highest-paid contestant ever. Rev. Richard Coles - Former BBC radio host the Rev Richard Coles is a late arrival on I’m A Celebrity , and he's ready to spill the beans on his former employer. The former Communards and Strictly star , said the BBC did not know its a**e from its elbow last year. An insider said: "Rev Coles will have a variety of tales to tell from his wild days as a pop star in the Eighties, through to performing on Strictly and his later life as a man of the cloth." Danny Jones - The McFly star was drafted into the programme last minute as a replacement for Tommy Fury. Danny is the second member of McFly to enter the jungle , after Dougie Poynter won the show in 2011. He is also considered a rising star on ITV as he's now one of the mentors on their Saturday night talent show, The Voice , along with bandmate Tom Fletcher . Oti Mabuse - The pro dancer has signed up to her latest TV show after making her way through the biggest programmes on the box. She originally found fame on Strictly Come Dancing but has since branched out into the world of TV judging with appearances on former BBC show The Greatest Dancer as well as her current role on ITV's Dancing On Ice . GK Barry - The UK's biggest social media personality, GK, whose real name is Grace Keeling, has transformed her TikTok stardom into a lucrative career. Aside from her popular social media channels, she hosts the weekly podcast, Saving Grace, and regularly appears on ITV talk show, Loose Women . She has even gone on to endorse popular brands such as PrettyLittleThing, KFC and Ann Summers.
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HALIFAX - The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is investigating an incident involving a plane at the Halifax Stanfield International Airport, which one passenger described as a rough landing that sparked flames. Read this article for free: Already have an account? As we navigate through unprecedented times, our journalists are working harder than ever to bring you the latest local updates to keep you safe and informed. Now, more than ever, we need your support. Starting at $14.99 plus taxes every four weeks you can access your Brandon Sun online and full access to all content as it appears on our website. or call circulation directly at (204) 727-0527. Your pledge helps to ensure we provide the news that matters most to your community! HALIFAX - The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is investigating an incident involving a plane at the Halifax Stanfield International Airport, which one passenger described as a rough landing that sparked flames. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? HALIFAX – The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is investigating an incident involving a plane at the Halifax Stanfield International Airport, which one passenger described as a rough landing that sparked flames. Nikki Valentine, a Halifax woman who was on the PAL Airlines flight, said passengers felt a “massive rumble” upon landing Saturday night. “The cabin tilted, we saw sparks and then flames and then smoke started getting sucked into the cabin,” she told The Canadian Press in a direct message over social media. Airport spokesperson Tiffany Chase said Saturday an Air Canada Express flight operated by PAL Airlines, arriving from St. John’s, N.L., experienced an incident upon landing at approximately 9:30 p.m. Air Canada spokesperson Peter Fitzpatrick said late Saturday that the plane experienced a “suspected landing gear issue” after arrival and was unable to reach the terminal. Fitzpatrick said the crew and 73 passengers were off-loaded by bus and nobody on board was injured. A Nova Scotia RCMP spokesperson said on Saturday that some minor injuries were reported, but clarified Sunday that in fact no one was injured. Valentine said she is “especially thankful the pilot was able to get ahold of the situation very fast.” The incident temporarily halted flight activity at the airport. As of Sunday afternoon, Valentine and other passengers were still without the bags they were instructed to leave on the plane. Valentine said she contacted Air Canada, who told her that it could be up to three more days before their bags are returned as the investigation into the incident continues. “A lot of people have things like house keys or wallets they needed and couldn’t get,” she said. “It’s all proper procedure, and I’d rather the inconvenience (of missing bags) than if anything bad had happened, of course, but it’s still tough.” This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 29, 2024. Advertisement
Okay, be honest; you’ve probably not finished too many full campaigns in the Civilization series. It’s okay, neither have I—there’s always some reason to tap out and start fresh. We’re not alone, and Firaxis has the numbers to prove it. Answering an assortment of interview questions from our sagely Council for The PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted —where Civilization 7 was just voted the #1 anticipated game for 2025—creative director Ed Beach got on camera to let us know what’s going to be different this time, and how Firaxis is going to be re-defining the genre after 34 years of iteration. "We had a lot of data that people would play Civilization games and they would never get all the way to the end. They just wouldn’t finish them. And so we wanted to do whatever we could—whether it was reducing micromanagement, restructuring the game—to really address that problem directly," said Beach while standing stoically against the backdrop of a US Civil War-era fort. The solution is to let players make a clean break if they’re starting to feel their attention flagging. It’s a bold design decision, but in Civilization 7, "you don’t stick with a civilization throughout the entire course of the game,", he said. A full campaign is broken up into ages, which are both notable shifts in technology and aesthetics, but also break a single playthrough up into three more easily digestible chapters. As one age ends and another begins, players will have the option to switch who they’re playing as and continue on as a civilization at the peak of its power and influence. It’s a big option to present to players, but should provide an interesting option to shift gears if you’ve been operating as a quiet background player up until that point, with little opportunity to break into the limelight. Beach said that this also helps sell the fantasy of experiencing the history of our strange, flawed species: "We’re challenging players to not look at the history of an empire as something that started in 4000 BC, made it to the present and is going on without end. It’s not very reflective of the way things work in real history." It does sound like players won’t necessarily be leaving everything behind if they choose to switch roles midway through a playthrough. This is still Civilization, and you are playing as immortal figureheads that have been around since 4000 BC. “You can choose science civs from different places in the world and link them together for your playthrough, and we have to figure out how those attach to leaders, which aren’t necessarily hard-wired into civs anymore, but that all becomes part of the long journey that you have building up your empire, and it does feel like one continuous journey." The biggest gaming news, reviews and hardware deals Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team. It’s a major shift in design, and one that highlights Civilization’s primary role as a singleplayer, solipsistic experience. It also reminds me of more freeform, sandboxy grand strategy games like Crusader Kings, where a single playthrough almost always had the player’s perspective hopping between various characters on their family tree, or even hopping to another tree entirely to experience how you’ve impacted the world from a fresh perspective. Obviously only having two opportunities to switch per campaign is a bit more restrictive, but it does change what it means to ‘win’ a game of Civilization. As someone who absolutely has struggled to finish a Civ campaign, I’m excited to see whether they can pull it off. I never would have expected Firaxis to pull off rebooting XCOM into a less granular digital board game-esque experience, or making social hangouts and deckbuilding the core of a superhero throwdown, but I’ve enjoyed both—as a studio, they seem to excel when they’re taking risks. Civilization 7 is set to launch on February 11th next year, and you can wishlist it now on Steam . We’ll have an extended cut of the interview (presumably answering only the most prying and personal of questions) available on PC Gamer's official YouTube channel soon.Kim Kardashian cozying up to a robot is another example of AI entering our livesJabrill Peppers practices with Patriots amid ongoing domestic violence case
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BEIRUT (AP) — Syria's de facto leader said Sunday it could take up to four years to hold elections in Syria, and that he plans to dissolve his Islamist group that led the country's insurgency at an anticipated national dialogue summit for the country. Ahmad al-Sharaa, who leads Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the group leading the new authority in Syria, made the remarks in an interview with Saudi television network Al-Arabiyya. It comes almost a month after a lightning insurgency led by HTS overthrew President Bashar Assad's decades-long rule, ending the country's uprising-turned civil war that started back in 2011. Al-Sharaa said it would take time to hold elections because of the need for Syria's different forces to hold political dialogue and rewrite the country's constitution following five decades of the Assad dynasty's dictatorial rule. Also, the war-torn country's battered infrastructure needs to be reconstructed, he said. “The chance we have today doesn’t come every 5 or 10 years,” said al-Sharaa, formerly known as Abu Mohammed al-Golani. “We want the constitution to last for the longest time possible.” Al-Sharaa is Syria's de facto leader until March 1, when Syria's different factions are set to hold a political dialogue to determine the country's political future and establish a transitional government that brings the divided country together. There, he said, HTS will dissolve after years of being the country's most dominant rebel group that held a strategic enclave in the country's northwest. Earlier, an Israeli airstrike in the outskirts of Damascus on Sunday killed 11 people, according to a war monitor, as Israel continues to target Syrian weapons and military infrastructure even after the ouster of Assad. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the airstrike targeted a weapons depot that belonged to Assad’s forces near the industrial town of Adra, northeast of the capital. The observatory said at least 11 people, mostly civilians, were killed. The Israeli military did not comment on the airstrike Sunday. Israel, which has launched hundreds of airstrikes over Syria since the country's uprising turned-civil war broke out in 2011, rarely acknowledges them. It says its targets are Iran-backed groups that backed Assad. Unlike his criticism of key Assad ally Iran, al-Sharaa hoped to maintain “strategic relations” with Russia, whose air force played a critical role in keeping Assad in power for over a decade during the conflict. Moscow has a strategic airbase in Syria. The HTS leader also said negotiations are ongoing with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces in northeastern Syria, and hopes that their armed forces will integrate with the Syrian security agencies. The Kurdish-led group is Washington’s key ally in Syria, where it is heavily involved in targeting sleeper cells belonging to the extremist Islamic State group. Turkish-backed Syrian rebels have been clashing with the SDF even after the insurgency, taking the key city of Manbij, as Ankara hopes to create a buffer zone near its border in northern Syria. The rebels attacked near the strategic northern border town of Kobani, while the SDF shared a video of a rocket attack that destroyed what it said was a radar system south of the city of Manbij. In other developments: — Syrian state-run media said a mass grave was found near the third largest city of Homs. SANA said civil defense workers were sent to to the site in al-Kabo, one of many suspected mass graves where tens of thousands of Syrians are believed to have been buried during a brutal crackdown under Assad and his network of security agencies. — An Egyptian activist wanted by Cairo on charges of incitement to violence and terrorism, Abdulrahman al-Qardawi, was detained by Lebanese security forces after crossing the porous border from Syria, according to two judicial and one security officials who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to to talk to the press. Al-Qardawi is an Egyptian activist residing in Turkey and an outspoken critic of Egypt's government. He had reportedly visited Syria to join celebrations after Assad's downfall. His late father, Youssef al-Qaradawi, was a top and controversial Egyptian cleric revered by the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood. He had lived in exile in Qatar for decades. — Lebanese security forces apprehended an armed group in the northern city of Tripoli that kidnapped a group of 26 Syrians who were recently smuggled into Lebanon, two Lebanese security officials said on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to share the information with the media. The Syrians included five women and seven children, and security officials are working to return them to Syria.
Sunday, December 29, 2024 As the temperatures rise and winter transitions into the early signs of spring, many people in Franklin, Wisconsin, and across the country are searching for ways to continue enjoying outdoor winter activities. At Crystal Ridge, a popular winter sports destination, people are still able to indulge in winter sports like snowboarding and snow tubing, even as the weather grows milder. For those who cherish winter experiences, there are several options available to enjoy the snow, even as the days get longer and warmer. Visitors Seek Winter Fun Amid Warmer Temperatures Despite the warmer temperatures, some visitors are still eager to experience winter sports. Elysa Garcia, a snow tuber visiting Crystal Ridge, mentioned that she came to the facility with her family and friends, specifically to celebrate her birthday. She explained that her friend had attended college in Wisconsin, which sparked her desire to return to the area to enjoy the snow tubing experience. Garcia noted that the visit was a chance to relive winter moments with loved ones in a unique way, highlighting how people are creatively using their opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities while embracing the last moments of winter weather. At Crystal Ridge, activities like snowboarding and snow tubing continue to attract visitors, even when temperatures rise above freezing. The sight of families and groups enjoying these winter activities despite the warmer weather showcases how traditional winter sports can adapt to changing climates. Whether for a special occasion like Garcia’s birthday or for simple family bonding time, the facility remains a popular winter destination. Crystal Ridge’s Innovative Snowmaking Technology The challenge of maintaining the snow required for winter sports has become a focal point for Crystal Ridge’s management, especially as the weather fluctuates. Riley May, the general manager of Crystal Ridge, explained that the warmer temperatures typically result in fewer ideal snow days, making it crucial for the facility to invest in snowmaking technology. Despite the natural melting process, May pointed out that the staff at Crystal Ridge uses snowmaking machines to pump out artificial snow, ensuring that the hill remains covered, even during milder periods. The snowmaking system at Crystal Ridge is a vital part of the operation, with the ability to produce snow even when the outdoor conditions are less than ideal. May remarked that the system was essential to maintaining a snow-covered hill, allowing visitors to continue enjoying winter sports activities. Over the years, Crystal Ridge has become accustomed to the unpredictability of weather and has relied on its snowmaking technology to stay operational even when nature does not cooperate. The snowmaking equipment helps to preserve the snow for snowboarding and snow tubing, ensuring that the slopes remain intact and usable. The Economic Impact of Snowless Winters For winter sports facilities like Crystal Ridge, snowmaking technology isn’t just a luxury—it’s a lifeline. Without this technology, a warm spell could quickly melt away the snow, leaving the slopes bare and the business at risk of reduced income. According to May, if the facility cannot produce artificial snow, the entire hill could melt, which would have serious financial implications. The snowmaking system at Crystal Ridge has been a critical investment, especially during warmer winters when natural snow isn’t abundant enough to cover the slopes. This reliance on snowmaking has a direct impact on the business’s bottom line. May emphasized that the equipment is essential for ensuring the business remains viable in the face of changing weather patterns. It is the snowmaking technology that allows Crystal Ridge to remain open throughout the winter months, even when temperatures rise unexpectedly. Without it, the hill would be unable to stay open, leading to lost revenue during a season that is traditionally crucial for the resort’s financial health. Adapting to Climate Change and the Travel Industry The issue of maintaining snow on slopes during warmer temperatures has broader implications for the travel and tourism industry. Crystal Ridge’s reliance on artificial snow is a direct response to the changing climate, which has made traditional winter sports increasingly difficult to sustain in some areas. As warmer winters become more common, ski resorts and other winter sports destinations may need to invest in similar technology to remain operational and continue attracting tourists. For travelers, this means they may increasingly have to consider climate conditions when planning winter vacations. As the warmer temperatures affect regions that once boasted reliable snow for snowboarding, skiing, and other winter sports, travelers may find that their favorite destinations face reduced snow coverage or the need for artificial snow. This shift in the winter travel experience could change how people approach seasonal trips, especially as they seek destinations that can provide reliable snow coverage despite unpredictable weather patterns. The growing use of snowmaking technology at places like Crystal Ridge could become a trend in the travel industry as more destinations look for ways to cope with fluctuating temperatures and preserve their winter sports offerings. For resorts and ski areas across the world, adapting to the effects of climate change by investing in snowmaking and other technologies may become a necessary step to maintaining their appeal. Long-Term Effects on Winter Tourism The rise in warmer temperatures and the increased reliance on artificial snow will likely have long-term consequences for winter tourism. While destinations like Crystal Ridge are adapting by using snowmaking machines, other resorts may face greater challenges, particularly those located in regions where snowmaking equipment is either too expensive or too difficult to implement effectively. As temperatures continue to rise, some winter sports destinations could see a decrease in visitors, which may prompt them to alter their offerings, reduce operations, or even close their doors during warmer months. Travelers, too, may begin to adjust their expectations as they navigate the evolving landscape of winter tourism. With some destinations focusing on artificial snow and others unable to keep up, the global winter travel industry will need to consider the environmental and financial sustainability of these operations.
