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While we all enjoy our favorite desserts year round, there’s something so satisfying about a special seasonal treat. Around the holidays, you can’t go anywhere without being faced with an array of delectable sweets and desserts made especially for your enjoyment. And if you had planned on avoiding said treats this year, well, the harsh reality is that retailers have an entirely different plan. “Trying to be sugar free till the holidays,” one Redditor wrote in a post shared online regarding an “all-time favorite” Costco holiday dessert. “Should I break it for this?” 😋😋 SIGN UP to get delicious recipes, handy kitchen hacks & more in our daily Pop Kitchen newsletter 🍳 🍔 What the Redditor is referring to is the return of British Sticky Toffee Pudding , a seasonal Costco dessert that has earned itself quite the following over the years. Those who have experienced the delicious flavor of this scrumptious sticky date cake with buttery toffee sauce and enjoyed it, ought to clear out some space in their freezer. Judging by comments online, customers are certainly planning to stock up. “It says you can freeze for up to nine months, so buy now and try it later,” one commenter suggested online in search of approval. Another chimed in to confirm their thought process, adding, “Can confirm, it freezes beautifully. I plan to stock up this year!” Related: Costco 1-Year Executive Gold Star Membership + $45 Digital Costco Shop Card As of now, reports of the return toffee pudding being in stock have been limited to the Northern California area. However, the good news is that chances are high that the sweet dessert will be finding its way into warehouse locations nationwide soon. Customers can locate boxes in their local warehouse’s freezer section for around $14, with six 4-ounce servings safe inside. View the original article to see embedded media. When asked if the dessert would go well with Christmas dinner, one commenter offered their first hand experience. Related: Costco 1-Year Gold Star Membership + $45 Digital Costco Shop Card “It’s delicious, but not attractive to look at. Serves well with ice cream or custard.” Another added, “I’ve been waiting for this to come back. One of my all-time favorite Costco desserts even if it is on the extra sweet side.” Considering reports of its extra-sweet flavor, you might want to sample one cake before diving right into the addition of ice cream and other syrupy additions. These cakes are individually portioned and microwaveable, which makes them a quick and easy dessert that can be enjoyed on a whim or planned as a decadent dessert to a friends and family meal. What better way to kick off your holiday spirit than with a new seasonal dessert? Just remember to stock up upon checkout because everyone else and their mothers will be doing the same exact thing. Up Next: Related: Sam's Club's Festive 4-Piece Christmas Mug Tower Is the Best $17 You'll Spend All WeekA court challenge over a Stormont vote on extending post-Brexit trading arrangements for Northern Ireland has been dismissed, and the Assembly debate will go ahead as planned on Tuesday. Ruling on Monday after an emergency hearing at Belfast High Court, judge Mr Justice McAlinden rejected loyalist activist Jamie Bryson’s application for leave for a full judicial review hearing against Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn. The judge said Mr Bryson, who represented himself as a personal litigant, had “very ably argued” his case with “perseverance and cogency”, and had raised some issues of law that caused him “some concern”. However, he found against him on the three grounds of challenge against Mr Benn. Mr Bryson had initially asked the court to grant interim relief in his challenge to prevent Tuesday’s democratic consent motion being heard in the Assembly, pending the hearing of a full judicial review. However, he abandoned that element of his leave application during proceedings on Monday, after the judge made clear he would be “very reluctant” to do anything that would be “trespassing into the realms” of a democratically elected Assembly. Mr Bryson had challenged Mr Benn’s move to initiate the democratic consent process that is required under the UK and EU’s Windsor Framework deal to extend the trading arrangements that apply to Northern Ireland. The previously stated voting intentions of the main parties suggest that Stormont MLAs will vote to continue the measures for another four years when they convene to debate the motion on Tuesday. After the ruling, Mr Bryson told the court he intended to appeal to the Court of Appeal. Any hearing was not expected to come later on Monday. In applying for leave, the activist’s argument was founded on three key grounds. The first was the assertion that Mr Benn failed to make sufficient efforts to ensure Stormont’s leaders undertook a public consultation exercise in Northern Ireland before the consent vote. The second was that the Secretary of State allegedly failed to demonstrate he had paid special regard to protecting Northern Ireland’s place in the UK customs territory in triggering the vote. The third ground centred on law changes introduced by the previous UK government earlier this year, as part of its Safeguarding the Union deal to restore powersharing at Stormont. He claimed that if the amendments achieved their purpose, namely, to safeguard Northern Ireland’s place within the United Kingdom, then it would be unlawful to renew and extend post-Brexit trading arrangements that have created economic barriers between the region and the rest of the UK. In 2023, the UK Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the trading arrangements for Northern Ireland are lawful. The appellants in the case argued that legislation passed at Westminster to give effect to the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement conflicted with the 1800 Acts of Union that formed the United Kingdom, particularly article six of that statute guaranteeing unfettered trade within the UK. The Supreme Court found that while article six of the Acts of Union has been “modified” by the arrangements, that was done with the express will of a sovereign parliament, and so therefore was lawful. Mr Bryson contended that amendments made to the Withdrawal Agreement earlier this year, as part of the Safeguarding the Union measures proposed by the Government to convince the DUP to return to powersharing, purport to reassert and reinforce Northern Ireland’s constitutional status in light of the Supreme Court judgment. He told the court that it was “quite clear” there was “inconsistency” between the different legal provisions. “That inconsistency has to be resolved – there is an arguable case,” he told the judge. However, Dr Tony McGleenan KC, representing the Government, described Mr Bryson’s argument as “hopeless” and “not even arguable”. He said all three limbs of the case had “no prospect of success and serve no utility”. He added: “This is a political argument masquerading as a point of constitutional law and the court should see that for what it is.” After rising to consider the arguments, Justice McAlinden delivered his ruling shortly after 7pm. The judge dismissed the application on the first ground around the lack consultation, noting that such an exercise was not a “mandatory” obligation on Mr Benn. On the second ground, he said there were “very clear” indications that the Secretary of State had paid special regard to the customs territory issues. On the final ground, Justice McAlinden found there was no inconsistency with the recent legislative amendments and the position stated in the Supreme Court judgment. “I don’t think any such inconsistency exists,” he said. He said the amendments were simply a “restatement” of the position as set out by the Supreme Court judgment, and only served to confirm that replacing the Northern Ireland Protocol with the Windsor Framework had not changed the constitutional fact that Article Six of the Acts of Union had been lawfully “modified” by post-Brexit trading arrangements. “It does no more than that,” he said. The framework, and its predecessor the NI Protocol, require checks and customs paperwork on goods moving from Great Britain into Northern Ireland. Under the arrangements, which were designed to ensure no hardening of the Irish land border post-Brexit, Northern Ireland continues to follow many EU trade and customs rules. This has proved highly controversial, with unionists arguing the system threatens Northern Ireland’s place in the United Kingdom. Advocates of the arrangements say they help insulate the region from negative economic consequences of Brexit. A dispute over the so-called Irish Sea border led to the collapse of the Northern Ireland Assembly in 2022, when the DUP withdrew then-first minister Paul Givan from the coalition executive. The impasse lasted two years and ended in January when the Government published its Safeguarding the Union measures. Under the terms of the framework, a Stormont vote must be held on articles five to 10 of the Windsor Framework, which underpin the EU trade laws in force in Northern Ireland, before they expire. The vote must take place before December 17. Based on the numbers in the Assembly, MLAs are expected to back the continuation of the measures for another four years, even though unionists are likely to oppose the move. DUP leader Gavin Robinson has already made clear his party will be voting against continuing the operation of the Windsor Framework. Unlike other votes on contentious issues at Stormont, the motion does not require cross-community support to pass. If it is voted through with a simple majority, the arrangements are extended for four years. In that event, the Government is obliged to hold an independent review of how the framework is working. If it wins cross-community support, which is a majority of unionists and a majority of nationalists, then it is extended for eight years. The chances of it securing such cross-community backing are highly unlikely.fishing terraria 。

Oklahoma Democrats mourn Fred Harris, former US senator and presidential candidateLebanon's Hezbollah movement has fired heavy rocket barrages at Israel destroying houses near Tel Aviv, after a powerful Israeli airstrike killed at least 29 people in Beirut the previous day. or signup to continue reading Israel also struck Beirut's Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs, where intensified bombardment over the last two weeks has coincided with signs of progress in US-led ceasefire talks. Hezbollah, which has previously vowed to respond to attacks on Beirut by targeting Tel Aviv, said it had launched precision missiles on Sunday at two military sites in Tel Aviv and nearby. Police said there were multiple impact sites in the area of Petah Tikvah, on the eastern side of Tel Aviv, and that several people had minor injuries. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said a direct hit on a neighbourhood had left "houses in flames and ruins". Television footage showed an apartment damaged by rocket fire. Israel's military said Hezbollah had fired 250 rockets at Israel, of which many were intercepted, with sirens sounding across most of the country. At least four people had been injured by shrapnel. Israel's military warned on social media that it planned to target Hezbollah facilities in southern Beirut before strikes that demolished two apartment blocks, according to security sources in Lebanon. Afterwards, the IDF said it had hit command centres "deliberately embedded between civilian buildings". On Sunday, the Israeli military said it carried out strikes against 12 Hezbollah command centres in the southern Beirut suburb of Dahiyeh. On Saturday, it had carried out one of its deadliest and most powerful strikes on the centre of Beirut. Lebanon's health ministry on Sunday raised the death toll from 20 to 29. It said a total of 84 people had been killed on Saturday, taking the death toll to 3754 since October 2023. The IDF did not comment on Saturday's strike in the Lebanese capital or say what it had attacked. Israel went on the offensive against the Iran-backed Hezbollah in September, pounding the south, the Bekaa Valley and Beirut's southern suburbs with airstrikes after nearly a year of hostilities ignited by the Gaza war. The Israeli offensive has uprooted more than one million people in Lebanon. Israel says its aim is to secure the return home of tens of thousands of people evacuated from its north due to rocket attacks by Hezbollah, which opened fire in support of Hamas at the start of the Gaza war in October 2023. US mediator Amos Hochstein highlighted progress in negotiations during a visit to Beirut last week, before travelling to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz, before returning to Washington. European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Sunday said a US ceasefire proposal was awaiting final approval from Israel. "We must pressure the Israeli government and maintain the pressure on Hezbollah to accept the US proposal for a ceasefire," he said in Beirut after meeting Lebanese officials. Israeli media reported that Netanyahu had convened a meeting of his security cabinet for Monday. Axios reporter Barak Ravid in a post on social media cited an unnamed Israeli official saying that Israel is moving towards a ceasefire agreement in Lebanon. But a separate report from Israel's public broadcaster Kan said there was no green light given on an agreement in Lebanon, with issues still yet to be resolved. Diplomacy has focused on restoring a ceasefire based on UN Security Council Resolution 1701, which ended a 2006 Hezbollah-Israel war. It requires Hezbollah to pull its fighters back around 30km from the Israeli border, and the Lebanese army to deploy in the buffer zone. The Lebanese army said on Sunday at least one soldier had been killed and 18 more injured in an Israeli strike that caused severe damage at an army centre in Al-Amiriya near the southern city of Tyre. The Israeli military said it regretted the incident and was investigating, and that it was fighting against Hezbollah, not the Lebanese Army. Lebanon's caretaker prime minister, Najib Mikati, said the attack "represents a direct bloody message rejecting all efforts to reach a ceasefire, strengthen the army's presence in the south, and implement ... 1701". Advertisement Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. We care about the protection of your data. Read our . Advertisement

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A report published by a leading think tank in the UK has recommended the Commonwealth of Nations should extend membership to Oman and Morocco in the Middle East and North Africa region. The report – – by Policy Exchange has made 17 recommendations, including one to adopt a policy of ‘strategic expansion’ to facilitate the broadening of its membership into MENA, increasing its engagement with UK-friendly emerging economies such as Morocco and Oman. The report, which was guided by a dedicated Commonwealth Advisory Board chaired by the 22nd Prime Minister of Canada Stephen Harper, presents the case for a more dynamic, relevant and cohesive Commonwealth of Nations which builds on its existing advantages in areas such as trade and investment. Elaborating on the broadening of the Commonwealth base, the report added that the Commonwealth family of nations is one that spans a variety of world regions, but it should adopt a policy of strategic expansion – looking to the MENA region for potential new members which can add meaningful economic, cultural and security value to the association. ‘While it is important that its membership does not become diluted, as it stands, the Commonwealth does not have a single member in this strategically important region of the world. The Commonwealth should increase its level of engagement with countries such as Morocco and Oman – emerging coastal economies with major trading ports in Casablanca and Salalah, which already serve Commonwealth markets in east Africa and the Indian subcontinent.’ The report also identified environmental protection, education and social mobility, and security and defence, as other areas where co-operation between its member countries can be deepened. The report encouraged the new UK Government to recognise the Commonwealth’s strategic value and the association’s potential to be a shining beacon of international collaboration based on the central belief that stability and security are the integral foundations of sustainable economic development. ‘The recent change in government presents a fine opportunity for an outward-looking, internationalist Labour Party to provide the Commonwealth – which has drifted to the margins of international relations in recent times – with much-needed momentum and a stronger sense of purpose. Current UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy MP – born in the global economic and cultural powerhouse of London and of Guyanese origin – is uniquely well-positioned to play a leading role in the fostering of a more dynamic and collaborative Commonwealth ‘family of nations’,’ the report stated.NoneMaha oath on Dec 5, Sena insists on home portfolio

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Just because it’s Christmas (and at Christmas you tell the truth), Kylie Kelce and Jason Kelce are sharing their daughter Elliotte ’s honest reaction to Love Actually . And it appears the 3-year-old has a crush on Thomas Brodie-Sangster ’s character Sam (the stepson of Liam Neeson ’s recently widowed Daniel). "The cutest thing about watching was that Ellie was watching at the end of the movie and got blushed on the cheeks, was so excited,” Kylie recalled on the Dec. 24 episode of Jason and his brother Travis Kelce ’s podcast New Heights . “And then the next day she told me, 'Mom, that cute boy that played the drums, will you show me a picture of him?' And then I had to Google 'Sam from Love Actually ,' and she was giggling." Indeed, the former Philadelphia Eagles player said Ellie “was feeling her some Sam.” And while he said their 5-year-old daughter Wyatt was also giggling too, Kylie didn’t think too much of her reaction. “Wyatt loves every boy that comes up on the TV,” the Not Gonna Lie podcaster said, before her husband agreed, “That’s true. Anybody that kisses [she’s like], 'Oh my gosh!'" Although, Kylie and Jason, who are also parents to 22-month-old daughter Bennett , added that they didn't show their kids the entire movie. “They only saw the end,” she said before noting they fast-forwarded through the more adult scenes. “They almost saw the boobs, but I warned Jason. He sped it up.” Soon, the Kelces will have one more for their family movie nights. In November, Kylie and Jason announced they’re expecting baby No. 4 and posted a picture on Instagram that “captured a very accurate representation of how each of the girls feel about getting another sister .” “When I tell you that Benny feels deeply and personally victimized by the fact that we chose to give her another sibling, I mean that with my whole chest,” the 32-year-old added on a Dec. 5 episode of Not Gonna Lie . “When other babies or little kids come over and they try to sit in my lap, she physically removes them. So, we are about to ruin her day.” But after the baby arrives, Kylie doesn’t have any plans to grow their family team . "I think it might get shut down after this one," she added on a Dec. 19 episode of her show. "We're gonna have this next kid, and I'm gonna be like, 'Don't even look at me.’” To see photos Jason and Kylie have shared of their family, keep reading. Love at First Sight After a not-so-smooth first date, Jaso Kelce and Kylie Kelce would hit off when they went out again, with the two making their relationship Instagram official in November 2015. Total Touchdown After tying the knot in 2018, Kylie reflected on celebrating the wins in life alongside her now-husband. "This off-season was my favorite yet," she wrote in a social media post that July. "It was short but oh so sweet. I am so incredibly proud to call this man my husband, and I can’t wait to watch his hard work and dedication through another season." Baby on Board By October 2019, the couple expanded their family, welcoming baby Wyatt into the world. Family of Four Two years later, their second daughter Elliotte , joined her big sister. Party of Five Just one year later, Kylie shared that " another Kelce lady " would be added to the bunch with an adorable set of photos. Baby Bennett In February 2023, the couple welcomed their third child, with her arrival coming nearly two weeks after Jason faced off against brother Travis Kelce at the 2023 Super Bowl . Golden Girls The NFL star shared a glimpse at his oldest daughters holding a huge prize in May 2023, writing on Instagram, "Never in a million years did I think I’d hold the Larry O’Brien trophy, let alone that it would be in my house!! Unbelievable honor to see it in person. The size is incredible, looks so small when NBA players are holding it, but it’s actually massive!! The girls were very interested in it." Perfect Teammates The couple shared a look at the family of five while on the field that August, joking in a joint Instagram post, "Here for the Rita’s and obstacle courses with dad after practice." Fly, Eagles Fly The family rang in Wyatt's fourth birthday in October 2023 on the Philadelphia Eagles' home turf, with Kylie quipping on Instagram, "We were celebrating a 4th birthday when the Birds went 4-0." Lucky Charms Kylie shared this pic of her and Jason's daughters Wyatt, Elliotte and Bennett on Instagram in June 2024, writing, "Parents know... 2 out of 3 isn’t bad!" Jason and brother Travis Kelce 's mom Donna Kelce commented, "The cutest beautiful bunch of 'lucky charms' under that rainbow!!!!Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leaders and workers on Tuesday organised statewide demonstrations in Uttar Pradesh in protest against Union home minister Amit Shah’s recent remarks on Dr BR Ambedkar. They raised slogan against the BJP and demanded that Shah withdraw his ‘anti-Babasaheb remarks’ made in the Parliament recently. The BSP leaders handed over memorandum to the district administrative officers. Lauding the party workers for organising demonstrations in a series of posts on X, Mayawati said, “I express deep gratitude and thanks to all office bearers, workers of BSP and all the followers of the most revered Babasaheb Dr BR Ambedkar who organised successful peaceful sit-in protests at all the district headquarters against the disrespect shown to Babasaheb.” “The demonstrations are not a permanent solution to the problem. Rather, for this, the Bahujans will have to acquire the master key of power and become the ruling class and become capable of saving themselves, only then freedom and respect is possible,” she said. “Today’s successful protests prove that whether it is BJP or Congress or any other party, India will not tolerate the insult to Babasaheb. In fact, it is necessary to implement Babasaheb’s Constitution with full devotion and honesty to bring ‘achche din’ to the people, i.e. to build a country with public interest and welfare,” Mayawati said. “Also, the destruction of Babasaheb’s statue in Ahmedabad and lynching of a Dalit in Raigarh, Chhattisgarh, is extremely sad and shameful. If that poor man is accused of stealing rice, is he not one of the millions of people suffering from poverty and hunger? The government must support such people,” she said. AGRA Thousands of BSP workers assembled at the district headquarters in Agra on Tuesday to state a demonstration. After the protest, the protestors handed over a memorandum addressed to the President of India to the administrative official present at the Collectorate. Senior BSP leader and division head Gore Lal said, “It is not only our party but the entire Dalit community worldwide holds Babasaheb in high regard, and such comments from the Union home minister have hurt the very sentiments of the community.” District BSP chief Vimal Kumar Verma led the protest. Thousands of BSP workers staged demonstrations, while Congress leaders organised Dr Ambedkar Samman Yatra across various districts, supported by Dalit organisations. GORAKHPUR In Gorakhpur, hundreds of BSP workers, led by former MLC Vijay Kumar, marched from Ambedkar Crossing to the district magistrate’s office. The march culminated into a dharna where a memorandum demanding Shah’s resignation was submitted to district authorities. Congress leaders also organised Samman Yatras in Gorakhpur, Deoria, and Kushinagar districts. Senior Congress leader Touqeer Alam Khan, along with district Congress president Nirmala Paswan, demanded Shah’s dismissal from office. Similar protests were witnessed in Basti and Sant Kabir Nagar districts. VARANASI Alleging that Shah insulted Dr Ambedkar, national president Scheduled Caste cell of the Congress Rajesh Lilothia demanded that Shah must resign. While addressing a press conference in presence of UPCC president Ajay Rai, Lilothia said, “Congress is firm on its demand for Amit Shah’s resignation for insulting Dr Ambedkar and our protest will continue from the road to the Parliament.” Lilothia said that the Constitution of India is the biggest watchdog of the identity and unity and integrity of this great country. The Indian Constitution gave shape to the feelings and hopes of crores of people of India by giving them protection, he added. “It is our Constitution that gave women, poor, farmers, laborers, oppressed, Dalits, backward and minorities the opportunity to move forward with pride, to realise their dreams, to become socially, politically and economically empowered. The great people of India have always shown their faith in the Constitution of India with full determination and commitment,” Lilothia said. He alleged that the BJP never misses any opportunity to show disdain for democracy and Constitutional values. “The advice to follow Dr. Ambedkar’s ideals of equality, parity and justice did not go down well with the BJP,” he alleged. “It constantly tried to stop the opposition parties from speaking on the Constitution. Not only this, Shah exposed the Manuwadi mentality of the Sangh and the BJP by insulting Dr Ambedkar,” alleged Lilothia.

Submitted by QTR's Fringe Finance This weekend I had the great pleasure of interviewing my friend Matt Taibbi. Taibbi is the head of Racket News and his reputation as a fearless investigative journalist precedes him. From his groundbreaking coverage of the 2008 financial crisis to his more recent explorations of censorship with the Twitter Files, politics, systemic inequality and the inner workings of Congress, Taibbi's body of work reflects a deep commitment to uncovering truths and challenging conventional narratives. In our interview this weekend, we discussed: The shift in media landscape toward independent journalism. The results of the 2024 Presidential Election The evolving and extreme rhetoric in political media coverage. Legal and ethical challenges mainstream media faces with libel and reporting accuracy. Trust erosion in mainstream media and its implications. Misrepresentation and consequences of media bias in election reporting. The impact of identity politics on voter demographics and electoral outcomes. Concerns over institutional accountability in censorship and government actions. The missing $1 trillion at the Pentagon every year Escalation in the Russia/Ukraine war before President Biden leaves office Taibbi began by reflecting on his fondness for platforms like Substack, which have provided a haven for writers marginalized by corporate media. “We need a space for independent writers,” he said. “This company has been good about protecting free speech, and it’s shown that it can work financially for certain kinds of figures.” As the conversation delved deeper, Taibbi underscored the urgency of creating viable alternatives to legacy media. “The media landscape has shifted dramatically,” he observed, pointing to Hugh Hewitt’s recent move to Substack as part of a larger trend. “It’s an accelerating shift towards independent and alternative media,” he noted, emphasizing how disillusionment with mainstream outlets has driven audiences elsewhere. A recurring theme was the erosion of trust in mainstream outlets. Taibbi lambasted their sensationalism, particularly during the Trump and Russiagate years. “They got out of the habit of careful reporting,” he remarked. “For years, they were saying things without fear of blowback. But now, it’s coming home to roost.” He cited the infamous case of The View issuing a legal disclaimer mid-broadcast as an example of recklessness creeping into established media. “For the first time in years, they realized they actually have to follow libel law on television.” Asked about media’s relentless hyperbole, Taibbi quipped, “We went from ‘his policies are bad’ to ‘he’s literally Hitler’ in about 18 months. And they’re still doing it.” He described this phenomenon as part of a broader “moral panic,” comparing it to the media frenzy around COVID-19. The conversation shifted to censorship , a topic Taibbi has explored extensively through his reporting on the Twitter Files and government overreach. He described witnessing a chilling lack of accountability in bureaucratic institutions. “When Tulsi Gabbard’s story broke about her being on a surveillance list, it gave people a sense of hopelessness,” he said. “That she remained on the list even after the story broke shows there’s no institutional fear of blowback.” Taibbi expressed cautious optimism about the recent political shift. “With the FCC chair tweeting about addressing censorship, it feels like we’re getting back to the basics—like the First Amendment,” he noted. However, he also warned, “Time will tell if this is an illusory perception.” The rise of independent voices like Joe Rogan, who commands an audience exponentially larger than traditional news outlets, exemplifies the power of intellectual honesty, according to Taibbi . “It’s not about getting everything right,” he said. “It’s about admitting when you’re wrong and being willing to hear all sides of a story.” He critiqued the selective coverage of mainstream outlets. “Traditional media only talks to people who fit their standards of suitability,” he said. “Rogan will talk to anyone—from the far left to the far right—and audiences respect that humility.” As the interview concluded, Taibbi pondered whether mainstream media could regain public trust. “Trust is a human thing. It’s not something you can fix with money or algorithms,” he said. “People forgive mistakes, but only if you own them. When you don’t, you lose double.” Reflecting on the state of American democracy, he added, “This election was a massive repudiation of the media. The public rejected their narrative—and that’s not something they can ignore forever.” In an era defined by skepticism and fragmentation, Taibbi’s insights served as both a critique and a roadmap for the future of journalism. His call to action was clear: a return to integrity, accountability, and, above all, trust. Taibbi offered sharp observations on the escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine, emphasizing the media's role and the complexities of international relations. One notable quote captures his critique of U.S. media: “We’ve seen a constant escalation in the rhetoric, where every misstep or diplomatic hiccup gets amplified into a catastrophic headline.” He suggests that the media environment exacerbates global tensions by prioritizing sensationalism over nuanced understanding. Taibbi also underscores the importance of considering historical and cultural contexts when discussing Russia’s actions, stating, “You can’t look at Putin’s moves in isolation; they’re part of a broader strategy tied to historic grievances and a long-standing opposition to NATO expansion.” This reflects his broader critique of Western policies, where he sees a failure to account for the geopolitical ramifications of military alliances and interventions. Finally, he criticizes the lack of open dialogue in global politics, stating, “The refusal to engage in direct talks or acknowledge valid security concerns only fuels the fire.” For Taibbi, this highlights a critical gap in how conflicts like this are approached, with too much focus on confrontation and too little on diplomacy. The full 1hr 30 min video interview with Matt can be found here . QTR’s Disclaimer : Please read my full legal disclaimer on my About page here . This post represents my opinions only. 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Small caps just had their first historic week in three years, and one exchange-traded fund expert predicts the group's record highs will help drive investors back into the group. Philadelphia news 24/7: Watch NBC10 free wherever you are "Small caps are going to become more in favor in 2025," VettaFi's Todd Rosenbluth said on CNBC's "ETF Edge" this week. "They started to perk up since the election and heading into the election as interest rates have been coming down." Rosenbluth, the firm's head of research, expects ETF funds specializing in small caps to reap the benefits of investors looking to broaden out their market exposure. The Russell 2000 , which tracks small-cap stocks, hit its first record high since November 2021 this week and just saw its best monthly performance since last December. The index is up almost 11% in November and 35% over the past 52 weeks as of Friday's close. Rosenbluth suggests some profit taking in the " Magnificent Seven " stocks, which include Apple , Microsoft , Alphabet , Amazon , Nvidia , Meta Platforms and Tesla , will benefit small caps. He also expects investors to rotate out of money market accounts due to the effects of the Federal Reserve's interest rate easing policy. "We expect some more dispersion in the winners," Rosenbluth said. Rosenbluth cited the iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF and the VictoryShares Small Cap Free Cash Flow ETF as potential ways to play strength in small caps. The Core S&P Small-Cap ETF is up 11% in November while the VictoryShares' fund is up almost 8%.

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VANCOUVER, BC and BREDA, THE NETHERLANDS / ACCESSWIRE / November 27, 2024 / Organto Foods Inc. (TSXV:OGO)(OTCQB:OGOFF)(FSE:OGF) ("Organto" or "the Company"), a provider of branded, private label and bulk distributed healthy and organic fruit and vegetable products today announced its financial results for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2024. All amounts are expressed in Canadian dollars and in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), except where specifically noted. "We are pleased with our financial results for the third quarter of 2024 which reflect the impact of our operational restructuring which has streamlined our product portfolio, shifted our marketing strategy and re-engineered our ongoing operating costs. We believe the results for the third quarter reflect the benefits of our repositioning efforts, including sales growth of 47% versus the prior year, gross profit dollar growth of 63% versus the prior year, and substantially improved bottom line results versus the prior year that are continuing to improve. Our work is not done, and we remain intently focused on leveraging the positive changes we have made as we drive continued business growth combined with operational improvements, all leading to long-term profitability and sustainability. We also continue to focus on the restructuring of our convertible debenture obligations, which is expected to result in reduced cash outlays and greater operating flexibility. We believe the impact of these initiatives will continue to be apparent as we report our results in the coming quarters." commented Steve Bromley, Chair and Chief Executive Officer. Bromley commented further, "Immediately following the filing of our Financial Statements and Management Discussion and Analysis for the second quarter of 2024, we submitted our application to have the current Cease Trade Order lifted. This process is ongoing, and we are hopeful it will be concluded in the near term. We believe we are now fully current with all financial related filings, and when combined with the performance of our restructured business, are looking forward to an exciting future. We truly appreciate the continued support we have received from our shareholders, debenture holders and key operating partners as we have worked through the restructuring of our business. We remain committed to building a world class foods company focused on serving growing global healthy foods markets with the goal of building long-term shareholder value." Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results Overview As a result of the sales of the three subsidiaries in June 2024, all sales and expenses, as well as any gains and losses relating to the operations of the sold subsidiaries have been eliminated from continuing operations and instead are shown as a single line item, loss from discontinued operations, for both the current period and any comparative historical periods. Sales of $5.2 million versus sales of $3.5 million in the prior year, an increase of 47%, driven by strong growth in sales of organic and fairtrade bananas to European customers. Gross profit of $0.6 million or 11.8% of sales versus $0.4 million or 10.6% of sales in the prior year. Third quarter gross profit includes a one-time favorable adjustment of approximately $104,000 to properly allocate sales commissions to selling, general and administration expenses for the first and second quarters of 2024. Excluding this adjustment, gross profit for the third quarter of 2024 was $0.5 million or 9.8% of sales. Cash overhead costs increased to 19% of sales versus 13% in the prior year. Third quarter 2024 costs include approximately $113,000 related to ongoing restructuring, reorganization and cease trade order activities combined with additional costs to complete the 2023 financial audit. Excluding this, the increase in ongoing costs was driven by the retention of costs and resources which were previously included in sold subsidiaries, offset by the savings realized from our efforts to streamline and simplify the business. The current quarter loss for the period was $0.8 million versus a loss of $1.6 million in the prior year, reflecting improvement as the business has been and continues to be restructured and positioned for future growth and profitability. Year to Date 2024 Financial Results Overview Sales of $14.3 million versus sales of $10.9 million in the prior year, an increase of 31%, driven by strong growth in sales of organic and fairtrade bananas to European customers. Gross profit of $1.2 million or 8.2% of sales versus $1.0 million or 9.4% of sales in the prior year, a dollar increase of 15%. Year-over-year gross profit as a percentage of sales was impacted by currency fluctuations and supply chain costs. Cash overhead costs remained flat at 14% of sales. Our third quarter 2024 included approximately $113,000 related to ongoing restructuring, reorganization and cease trade order activities combined with additional costs to complete the 2023 financial audit. These costs plus incremental costs driven by the retention of resources which were previously included in sold subsidiaries were offset by the savings realized from our efforts to streamline and simplify the business. Gain of $2.6 million on the sales of three of our wholly owned Dutch operating subsidiaries (see July 12, 2024 and June 5, 2024 news releases) as well as a gain of $0.4 million on the dissolution of an inactive subsidiary. Loss for the year of $0.3 million versus a loss of $5.9 million in the prior year, reflecting a substantial improvement as the business has been and continues to be restructured and positioned for future growth and profitability. Interested parties may access the Company's filings including Financial Statements and accompanying Management's Discussion and Analysis for the period ended September 30, 2024 at www.SEDARplus.ca or at the Company's website at www.organto.com under the Investors tab. ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD, Steve Bromley Chair and Chief Executive Officer Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release. For more information contact: Investor Relations info@organto.com John Rathwell, Senior Vice President, Corporate Development and Investor Relations 647 629 0018 ABOUT ORGANTO Organto is an integrated provider of branded, private label, and distributed organic and non-GMO fruit and vegetable products using a strategic asset-light business model to serve a growing socially responsible and health-conscious consumer around the globe. Organto's business model is rooted in its commitment to sustainable business practices focused on environmental responsibility and a commitment to the communities where it operates, its people, and its shareholders. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This news release may include certain forward-looking information and statements, as defined by law including without limitation Canadian securities laws and the "safe harbor" provisions of the US Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 ("forward-looking statements"). In particular, and without limitation, this news release contains forward-looking statements respecting Organto's business model and markets; Organto's belief that the Company has made good progress in the restructuring of its business and is focused on a clear path to profitability; Organto's belief that its efforts to restructure its convertible debt portfolio is expected to result in reduced debt levels and greater operating flexibility; Organto's belief that as it is now current with its filing obligations and believe that its application to have the current Cease Trade Order revoked as per the terms of securities legislation of British Columbia will be concluded in the near term; Organto's belief that it remains focused on building a world class company focused on growing healthy foods markets with the goal of building long-term shareholder value; management's beliefs, assumptions and expectations; and general business and economic conditions. Forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions that may prove to be incorrect, including without limitation assumptions about the following: the ability and time frame within which Organto's business model will be implemented and product supply will be increased; cost increases; dependence on suppliers, partners, and contractual counter-parties; changes in the business or prospects of Organto; unforeseen circumstances; risks associated with the organic produce business generally, including inclement weather, unfavorable growing conditions, low crop yields, variations in crop quality, spoilage, import and export laws, and similar risks; transportation costs and risks; general business and economic conditions; and ongoing relations with distributors, customers, employees, suppliers, consultants, contractors, and partners. The foregoing list is not exhaustive and Organto undertakes no obligation to update any of the foregoing except as required by law. 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