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In Pictures: Jimmy Carter continued campaigning long after leaving powerWith summer upon us, cranking up the air conditioning is the most comfortable option, but the electricity bill that goes with it can be shocking. That’s why Australians who have a house, a roof and some money are increasingly getting solar panels. But there is a problem because there is a thing as too much solar. Today, energy reporter Dan Mercer explains that the surge of solar power is risking stability of the power grid and it’s a bit like riding a bike. Featured: Dan Mercer, ABC energy reporter on the . With summer upon us, cranking up the air conditioning is the most comfortable option. But the electricity bill that goes with it can be, well, rude. That's probably why more Australians than ever now have solar panels. But while that sounds pretty good, there is a problem. Because, yes, there is a thing as too much solar. Today, energy reporter Dan Mercer explains why. I'm Sam Hawley on Gadigal land in Sydney. This is ABC News Daily. Dan, it's getting really hot now, of course, because summer is here and we know in Australia there is going to be a heap of sunshine, which is really good news if you have solar panels on your roof. And, oh, my, there are so many people that actually have that now, aren't there? Yeah, it's a remarkable number of people, Sam. By the federal government's estimates, a couple of weeks ago we had our four millionth rooftop solar installation, which is a big number in a country like Australia. And certainly a bunch of them are on small businesses and commercial buildings. But, you know, any way you dice it, there's just no doubt that Australia has an extraordinary amount of solar on rooftops. And when you think that just 20 years ago there were barely any panels anywhere, it's incredible. That's brilliant, isn't it? And it's really providing relief for people on their bills because, of course, if you don't have it, the electricity bill, the power bills, you know, they can come as a pretty big shock most of the time. Yeah, I think in the main that's right. The rule of thumb is that solar will cut your bills these days by about 30 odd per cent. There's probably still a perception, I reckon, in some circles that you can somehow win by selling the surplus solar back to the grid. But the reality is there's now so much solar being generated in the middle of the day across Australia that the output is valued at close to zero by the market. You know, so using the power yourself is really the ticket and it sure beats buying the electricity from the grid. I spoke to one Sydney householder, Kerry Bradbury. I live in Chifley, New South Wales, and I work for the New South Wales Health. She was getting stung by very high bills until recently, like many Australians have been. And it got to the stage where you're actually afraid to open your electricity bill because in those days it came in the mail. She's got three kids. I think they're all adults. And they don't strictly live at home with her, but they are occasional tenants. And also having three transient children, for want of a better word, coming in and out. I've had huge bills when they're here and not-so-huge bills when they're not here, when it's just me. And when they are there, or, you know, certainly until recently, when they were there, she said she was getting bills of up to $2,000 a quarter. So she decided to take matters into her own hands. So she's basically what set herself up to use solar as much as she possibly can. So just tell me what she's got. She shelled out for a system that could basically take care of all her power needs. She installed batteries. She got new solar panels. She bought smart appliances and invested in some tech that could coordinate all of this for her. It's a smaller power provider that runs it all for her. And it wasn't cheap. It cost her about $28,000. Not the sort of money that the average person necessarily would have lying around. But she says she now won't have to pay a power bill for the next seven years. It is quite expensive, but you have to weigh up the cost, A, to the environment, if you can afford it, and how big your actual bills are. If you're getting hammered every time, you've got to look at other solutions. Yeah, that sounds pretty good. But then what happens after the seven years? Because $28,000, as you say, that's a pretty big number. I mean, to a large extent, it'll depend on her circumstances after seven years. But she might not have to pay any bills for a few more years after that. She might, on the other hand, have to replace the batteries because batteries do degrade. That's just a reality with them. But even then, batteries are likely to be much cheaper by then, Sam. That's certainly the forecast. All right. Well, Dan, Kerry, of course, was sick of her massive power bill. So she's done what lots of Australians have done and has tried to take advantage of the sun. And of course, we expect that number to keep growing. But things can get tricky because there is such a thing as too much solar. Yeah. I mean, it becomes a problem when solar supply eclipses demand for power from the grid. And you've got no way of using that excess generation or storing it somewhere. And realistically, we are reaching that point in Australia. At times. It's made worse or it's really kind of characterised by a technical phenomenon known as minimum demand. Now, energy nerds, and that's not the vast majority of Australians. That's you though, Dan, right? Well, you know, perhaps that's an uncharitable interpretation. It's a compliment. It's a compliment. But yeah, I mean, they have been talking and warning about this phenomenon for years. But it basically refers to demand for electricity from the grid. Yeah, that's key. And, you know, therefore it excludes demand for power that is being met behind the meter. So not on the grid. And that's basically a reference to rooftop solar. And, you know, as we've been discussing, the amount of rooftop solar in the system is now at such monumental levels. It's pushing that minimum demand to lower and lower and lower levels. The problem is we still need the grid. We need it to be there when the sun stops shining. And right now the grid is being propped up still by coal and gas-fired power plants to a very significant extent. But of course, solar is increasingly squeezing the sorts of conventional power plants out of the system. And so more and more of them are closing. Yeah, OK, but just explain that a bit further, because that actually sounds like a good thing, because aren't we meant to be reducing our reliance on coal and gas? Yes, but what we're basically seeing at the moment is a mismatch between the system we're trying to build and the one we've already got, the one that we're using right now. I mean, this energy transition is basically a story about rebuilding the entire electricity system from one that runs on fossil fuels to one that runs on renewable energy. And right now the old system is just struggling to cope with those vast amounts of solar power that are flooding onto the grid daily. Now, that's generally true. There is that much solar washing through the grid every day, even through winter a lot of the time, that it's almost invariably depressing wholesale prices in the middle of the day. But it's especially true in certain conditions. Think spring or autumn days when there's plenty of sunshine and output from solar is peaking, but demand for power is fairly subdued because the temperature is mild and people aren't using their air conditioners, which suck up an enormous amount of juice. In these circumstances, the demand for power from the grid, that is, demand for power that is not being met by rooftop solar, it's falling to extraordinarily low levels. OK, so then what happens when that happens? Why does that matter? it's a question of physics, basically. Now, I was no exemplary physics student at school. I bet you were. No, no, I most definitely wasn't. I don't believe you. But, you know, the people who run the system, you know, they understand these things thoroughly. And, you know, running a power system isn't just about generating electricity to meet demand. That's obviously,that's its most obvious purpose. It's also, though, about ensuring that, you know, that electricity is provided at a consistent frequency and at a safe voltage so our appliances work properly and don't get cooked. The system needs this really steady heartbeat to keep everything on an even keel. To do this, the system relies on things like inertia, which is basically the physical property that makes balancing a moving bike much, much easier than balancing a stationary one. And the simple reason for that is, you know, like the moving bicycle, these coal and gas and hydro plants are big pieces of spinning metal. They take a long time to get up and running and they take a long time to slow down once they've got a head of steam. But this helps keep the grid stable. You know, it helps it ride through shocks. And it's always been provided by these conventional power plants basically as a byproduct. So coal and gas power stations provide stability, but renewables don't. Yeah.The reality is that clean energy sources, wind, batteries, but particularly solar, they just don't intrinsically provide those services. They're connected to the grid by these bits of kit known as inverters that basically try to convert the electricity from the solar panels, for example, into a type that can be used in the grid. And they try to follow what's happening on the grid. And because the system, the grid, that is, is almost invariably up and running and ticking along nicely. These solar panels through the inverters can just plug in and follow along. But for the most part, they don't and they can't provide those sorts of system security services. They can't help maintain that heartbeat of the grid. I spoke with Alex Wonhas, who is a former executive at the Australian Energy Market Operator, AEMO. It basically becomes unstable and you have to either increase the load during that time to make it more stable or you have to basically reduce the solar output. So, Dan, let's look then at how we address this, because we want to use as much renewable energy as we can, right? We want to use as much sun as we can. That's right, Sam. Well, we're really only getting into the teeth of the transition now. Alex Wonhas says we're on the cusp of much better integrating all of this intermittent renewable energy. For starters, he says that inverter technology is actually getting much more sophisticated. By some accounts, there are now inverters that can provide a type of synthetic system security. And there's a view that these kinds of inverters will soon just become the norm. And so a lot of these problems might start to fall away. But then, of course, there's just something as simple as batteries. Alex Wonhasreckons batteries will be able to take care of a lot of these problems for us, because they'll be able to store so much of that excess solar power for use later in the day. Batteries can also go even further. They can, with the latest technology, they can actually provide inertia so that it can basically pretend to be a coal or a gas plant and provide that inertia. And they can also provide something which the technical people call system strength. So that's really the ability to keep the electricity waveform really nice and smooth, which is also something that you want in an electricity system. But importantly, there are other solutions that are out there. One of the biggest ones involves us as consumers, actually, Sam. We just have to change the way we use power. Historically, the supply of power has been there to meet demand. But increasingly, there's a view that demand should be much better at meeting supply. In other words, we should use as much of that renewable energy as we can while it's being generated. And for that, you can really read in the middle of the day when solar output is highest. Now, this doesn't mean we shouldn't use power outside of those times, of course. We can build storage to stash as much of that as possible away for later in the day. But storage costs money. You know, we don't try to capture every drop of water that falls out of the sky in dams. It would be cost prohibitive. And the same sort of thinking applies to solar power. So finding clever and equitable ways of shifting demand seems to be the key. All right. And that, of course, brings us back to Kerry, because she's someone who is really doing this well, isn't she? I'm sure she feels that way. And, you know, when I spoke to her, she certainly did feel that way. But, you know, she's got in her house smart tech that can do a lot of this heavy lifting for her. For example, she's got software that can automatically turn off or on appliances or can cycle them up and down, depending on the circumstances, how sunny it is, what time of the day it is, for example. More broadly, it could be as simple as a householder soaking up as much of their solar as they can during the middle of the day, pre-cooling their home in summer, pre-warming it in winter. The promise of this solution in particular, you know, changing how we use energy is really enormous, but it's only if we can get it right. The jury is out at the moment, Sam, on whether we can do that. It's a bit of an open question. Dan Mercer is the ABC's energy reporter based in WA. This episode was produced by Sydney Pead, Kara Jensen-MacKinnon and Anna John. Audio production by Sam Dunn. Our supervising producer is David Coady. I'm Sam Hawley. Thanks for listening.

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SINGAPORE: The first-ever express feeder bus service in Singapore was launched so residents who live further from transport hubs don't feel disadvantaged, with those at the route's extreme ends set to feel the most benefits, transport analysts said. Public transport operator SBS Transit announced last Monday (Nov 18) it would roll out service 298X from Dec 9, to provide faster connection to the Tampines town centre and transport hub in the east, for residents at Tampines North and Tampines West areas. The express feeder will serve 15 select bus stops along the regular route of its parent service 298, which currently serves 36 bus stops. Service 298X will ply a more direct route and skip intermediate stops from Tampines town centre to Tampines North and West. It will only operate on weekdays, excluding public holidays, and during the morning peak hours between 6.30am and 10am and evening peak hours between 4pm and 7.30pm. The new service is part of the Land Transport Authority’s (LTA) Bus Connectivity Enhancement Programme , which will cost up to S$900 million (US$670 million) to implement over the next eight years. As part of the programme, express feeder bus services like 298x will be introduced to enhance connectivity for residents at estates located further away from major transport nodes. “Compared to existing feeder services, these services will take more direct routes with fewer intermediate stops, reducing residents’ travel time for the first and last mile of their journeys from major transport nodes,” LTA said in a July statement. Transport analyst and assistant professor of strategic management at Singapore Management University Terence Fan said the move was likely made to alleviate the concerns of some of such residents. “It’s likely that authorities don’t want certain residents to feel constantly disadvantaged because their homes are a bit further away from transport hubs and have to constantly endure longer commuting times even on their respective shuttle buses within their estates,” he said. “(So), they started these express shuttle services.” MORE EXPRESS SHUTTLES ON THE WAY? The regular service 298 was launched in 2017, according to SBS Transit’s website. At the time, condominiums The Alps and The Santorini at Tampines West were not completed yet, while Housing Board Build-to-Order projects Tampines GreenDew and Tampines GreenVines at Tampines North were also still being built. Adding more bus stops to an existing route to serve such new estates may seem like the intuitive step - but it's not so clear-cut, analysts said. Transport economist Walter Theseira said a bus service may become more cost-effective the more estates it winds through and the more people board it. However, the more connections it provides, the longer time it would take for each commuter to get from their origin to their destination. This makes a service “less useful” and potentially disruptive to commuters, said Assoc Prof Theseira, who is from the Singapore University of Social Sciences. A new express feeder service, on the other hand, will help residents who live further out to more quickly access the town centre by skipping intermediate stops and having a more direct route. “The general motivation in the (express feeder) concept is to reduce travel time for trips between the extreme ends of the route, which otherwise become very slow because of the many stops needed in regular service,” said Assoc Prof Theseira. He added that in general, Singapore would have exhausted much of its available land space close to existing transport nodes. “So, many newer developments are more outlying and require new transport networks to effectively connect." Asst Prof Fan said: “I certainly hope more of these services will be rolled out as some of the older estates get new ‘expansions’ on their former fringes.” LTA said in July it would progressively identify and introduce more of such bus service enhancements in the coming months. RESIDENTS REACT Residents at Tampines West and North told CNA they were generally appreciative of the new service. But some expressed hope for better connectivity to nearby amenities instead, including during non-peak hours. One Tampines West Resident at The Santorini condo, who only wanted to be known as Madam Kua, said she has waited as long as 15 minutes for bus 298. “For such short trips, we shouldn’t have to wait so long,” said the 74-year-old retiree. “We should be waiting only seven to 10 minutes.” Even after getting on the bus, it can take about 20 minutes to reach Tampines central, as the bus winds through several estates en route, she added. “When I first heard of this new service, I was so happy, because I don’t have to wait so long anymore." Tampines North resident Ain Fong, who lives at the Tampines GreenVines HDB project, likewise was looking forward to potentially shorter waiting times and direct trips to the MRT station, during peak hours. The 34-year-old administrator pointed out, however, that 298x would not connect her area to supermarkets nearby. For instance, she prefers to shop at Prime Supermarket to get supplies for her child - and outside of peak hours. But to get there using public transport, she has to first take bus 298 and then change buses at Tampines North interchange. The entire journey can take up to an hour, for a supermarket that's a 2km walk from her home, according to Google Maps. "It’s quite ridiculous,” she said.

IU INDIANAPOLIS (3-5) Craig 2-5 6-6 11, Goode 1-1 4-5 6, Millender 1-3 2-2 5, Walker 3-9 5-7 13, Zilinskas 11-20 5-5 32, Brown 3-7 4-4 11, Dudukovich 3-6 1-1 9, Garner 0-4 1-2 1, Rutland 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 24-57 28-32 88. ALABAMA A&M (4-4) Moodie 7-10 2-6 16, Bryant 3-5 10-11 17, Ford 6-12 7-8 20, Riley 3-11 0-0 9, Downey 1-5 0-0 2, Lee 2-4 1-1 5, Colon 0-2 0-0 0, Crosby 3-4 4-4 10, Smith 0-2 2-3 2, Greer 0-1 0-0 0, Abdur-Rahman 1-1 0-0 2, Kuir 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 26-57 26-33 83. Halftime_Alabama A&M 33-32. 3-Point Goals_IU Indianapolis 12-28 (Zilinskas 5-10, Dudukovich 2-4, Walker 2-5, Brown 1-2, Craig 1-3, Millender 1-3, Rutland 0-1), Alabama A&M 5-25 (Riley 3-11, Bryant 1-2, Ford 1-4, Lee 0-1, Smith 0-1, Colon 0-2, Downey 0-4). Fouled Out_Craig, Brown, Downey. Rebounds_IU Indianapolis 32 (Brown 8), Alabama A&M 32 (Ford 6). Assists_IU Indianapolis 11 (Walker 3), Alabama A&M 13 (Ford 7). Total Fouls_IU Indianapolis 23, Alabama A&M 26. A_320 (6,000).New Hampshire reels off 27-straight points in 27-9 win over Maine

New Delhi: The Madras High Court on Saturday ordered a probe by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) into the alleged sexual assault of an Anna University student. Pulling up the Chennai Police for revealing the contents of the FIR on its website, including the rape survivor’s identity, a Bench of Justices S.M. Subramaniam and V. Lakshminarayanan ordered the Tamil Nadu government to pay an interim compensation of Rs. 25 lakh to the victim. It clarified that its present order will not prejudice the victim’s right to seek compensation under the criminal law. The Madras HC also asked the state government to consider taking appropriate action against the Police Commissioner for holding a press conference regarding the case without prior permission. A day before, the Justice S.M. Subramaniam-led Bench decided to take up the issue suo motu (on its own) after a letter petition was addressed to the Madras HC raising safety concerns of women in the state. It deferred the hearing till December 28 and in the meantime, called for a status report from the Tamil Nadu government. In her letter, advocate R Varalakshmi demanded that a Special Investigation Committee (SIC) led by a sitting woman judge of the Madras HC should oversee the investigation and ensure adherence to legal protocols. Alternatively, she prayed to transfer the case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to guarantee a thorough and impartial investigation free from political or institutional interference. The horrific incident occurred when the victim, a 19-year-old engineering student at Anna University, and her male friend were sitting in a secluded area of the varsity’s campus after attending a midnight Christmas mass at a nearby church. Accused Gnanashekaran allegedly attacked the male friend, brutally assaulting him, before dragging the girl to a nearby shrub and raping her. The Chennai Police have faced severe criticism for the lapse in security. Authorities had earlier claimed to have implemented comprehensive safety measures for Christmas celebrations, with over 8,000 officers deployed. Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu BJP President, K. Annamalai has alleged that the accused, Gnanashekaran, was not included in the police’s rowdy list despite being involved in several criminal cases. He claimed that this omission was due to Gnanashekaran’s close ties with DMK leaders and provided evidence of the accused’s affiliation with the ruling party. Annamalai also condemned the police for leaking the FIR related to the sexual assault case, which resulted in the identification of the victim. He claimed that the authorities intentionally leaked the details and failed to ensure the safety and anonymity of the survivor. Annamalai also accused DMK of attempting to divert attention from the deteriorating law and order situation in Tamil Nadu by promoting a false narrative of a North-South divide.

Traveling this holiday season? 10 things the TSA wants you to knowThere would be no second chances this time. Lando Norris has been prone to in-race lapses of judgement and concentration in 2024 but here, with a 26-year hoodoo solely in his hands, the Bristolian gave his beloved McLaren a long-awaited F1 constructors’ championship at the season-finale. Norris, pole-sitter and the quickest man all weekend, kept it clean and avoided trouble – where his teammate Oscar Piastri did not – to win the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and seal the teams’ title for the papaya. Ferrari did their best, with Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc both on the podium, but ultimately a 14-point advantage was enough. The last time McLaren sealed the constructors’ championship, Mika Hakkinen and David Coulthard were the drivers in the 1998 MP4/13 cockpit. Both were present here in Abu Dhabi as one of F1’s biggest teams ended their long wait in the MCL38. As for Lewis Hamilton , in his 246 th and final race for Mercedes, a trademark charge through the field. Starting in 16 th , the seven-time world champion ended the greatest driver-team partnership in F1 history with a fourth-place finish, passing George Russell on the last lap. He parked his car on the home straight at the end, waved to the crowd and said his goodbyes. Ferrari, and all the glamour that goes with it, awaits Hamilton as he heads into his 40s. Russell finished fourth and Max Verstappen in sixth, as he dropped back after a penalty for clattering into Piastri’s rear-left wheel a matter of seconds into the race. Piastri recovered for 10 th , but no matter. His teammate had secured the crowning moment. “It feels incredible, not for myself but for the whole team,” he said. “It’s been a long journey and to end the season like this is perfect. “To win a constructors’ [title] after 26 years is pretty special. Zak has already said we’re going to get pretty hammered tonight!” It ended in ideal fashion after a start which was far from it. The Yas Marina Circuit, with its short home straight, is not prone to drama at turn one on lights out. But this year, as McLaren simply needed a clean get-away for both their drivers, a Verstappen-shaped curveball threw open the race for the title. The Dutchman surged down the inside and clipped Piastri, who spun and dropped down to last. Fortunately, his McLaren was not irrevocably damaged but the usually mild-mannered Australian sharply gave his verdict over team radio. “Yep, move of a world champion that one.” Verstappen was duly given a 10-second time penalty, though Piastri himself received the same judgement from the stewards after crashing with the rear of Franco Colapinto, giving the Williams a puncture. Mercifully for Zak Brown’s team, and their fans watching back at the McLaren technology centre in Woking, Norris was unimpacted by the first-lap shenanigans and led, comfortably, through the first phase of the 58-lap race. The Brit pitted on lap 26. Would the mechanics hold their nerve? You bet they would. A two-second pit-stop meant Norris rejoined the race still in P1 and, with the quickest racepace on the track, the Brit just had to keep it error-free to hand McLaren their prized silverware. No ignoring yellow flags like last week in Qatar. No flirting with the wall like in Singapore. Norris was assured, composed and by a margin of eight seconds took the chequered flag for his fifth win in Formula 1. Cue jubilation from the orange-clad personnel on the pit-wall. For a team in no man’s land at the start of the season, it has been a superb turnaround from team principal Andrea Stella – formerly of Ferrari – and his engineers. Norris’ goal now, with a sense of longing about what might have been this year, will be an individual title pursuit more complete and cool-headed than last year’s topsy-turvy campaign. He even referenced it on the team radio straight after the race. “So proud of you all, you deserve this, thank you so much,” he said. “This is our year. Next year is going to be mine too.”

Hear from Scottie Scheffler after capping off his season in fitting fashion: with a win in the Hero World Challenge. Hear from Scottie Scheffler after capping off his season in fitting fashion: with a win in the Hero World Challenge. Todd Lewis and Brandel Chamblee analyze Scottie Scheffler's game at the Hero World Challenge and how he flexed his incredible overall game to cap a successful 2024 with a win. Tiger Woods joins the NBC booth during the Hero World Challenge to talk about Scottie Scheffler's game, including his first reaction to seeing the world No. 1's new putting grip and more. Tom Kim took a big leap on moving day at the Hero World Challenge, knocking in a dozen birdies and putting himself in contention for a win in the Bahamas. Todd Lewis and Brandel Chamblee look at the birdie-filled scorecard of Tom Kim's third round at the Hero World Challenge and how he was able to put himself in position to win on the final day. Watch the best shots and moments from the third round of the Hero World Challenge on the PGA Tour from Albany Golf Course in the Bahamas. Scottie Scheffler is firmly in the mix at the Hero World Challenge, just one shot off the lead, but Golf Central says he'll have to capitalize more on scoring opportunities in the final round. Golf Central breaks down what went right for Justin Thomas in Round 3 of the PGA Tour's Hero World Challenge, in which putting -- typically a weakness for him -- carried him atop the leaderboard. Brandel Chamblee and Todd Lewis discuss Scottie Scheffler's impressive showing during Round 2 of the Hero World Challenge, breaking down what has worked for the world No. 1 in The Bahamas. Watch the best shots and moments from the second round of the Hero World Challenge on the PGA Tour from Albany Golf Course in the Bahamas. Brandel Chamblee and Todd Lewis discuss Tiger Woods' historic year in 2000, explaining how a run like that has yet to be replicated 24 years later. Brandel Chamblee and Todd Lewis break down Justin Thomas' Round 1 showing at the Hero World Challenge, discussing what the 15-time PGA Tour winner did well to start things off in The Bahamas.

Srinagar : Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah held a crucial video conference on Saturday with district officials across the Union Territory to review snow clearance operations and the restoration of essential services following the heavy snowfall that has disrupted normal life in the Kashmir Valley . The snowfall, which began on Friday, has caused significant disruption in several districts, leading to power outages, water supply issues, and traffic blockages. In response, CM Abdullah instructed Deputy Commissioners to personally supervise the snow clearance efforts and ensure that areas are cleared thoroughly to prevent freezing road conditions as temperatures continue to drop. During the meeting, Deputy Commissioners provided updates on the restoration of power , water supply , and emergency responses to the inclement weather. Abdullah emphasized the need for a proactive approach , urging officials to deploy adequate manpower and machinery to expedite the clearance process. He also stressed the importance of documenting snow clearance with photographic evidence to ensure comprehensive operations. The Chief Engineer of Public Health Engineering (PHE) informed the CM that 90% of the water supply in the valley has been restored, with efforts underway to address the remaining 10%. The Divisional Commissioner of Jammu confirmed that power and water supply in Jammu districts remained unaffected by the snowfall, while the Chief Secretary assured that progress is being made in restoring electricity feeders across the valley. Also Read: Fresh Snowfall Blankets Kashmir, Disrupts Air, Road, and Rail Traffic The Chief Minister also focused on ensuring that medical services remain uninterrupted. He directed that 100% attendance of doctors and paramedical staff be maintained in district and sub-district hospitals to handle emergencies. Special instructions were given to Deputy Commissioner Budgam to coordinate with airport authorities and assist stranded tourists , providing transportation as needed. The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir confirmed that sufficient stocks of essential commodities , including food and other civil supplies, are available in all districts, ensuring that there will be no shortage for residents during this challenging time. CM Abdullah commended the efforts of officials and urged them to remain vigilant and responsive to the needs of the people during this crisis. He highlighted the importance of seamless coordination between district administrations and government offices to mitigate the snowfall’s impact on public life and restore normalcy swiftly.China Moves Beyond Foam by Phasing Out PFOS in Firefighting

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The latest trailer Paramount’s has revealed Shadow the Hedgehog will be toting his iconic gun (and motorbike) in this adventure, despite the franchise’s relatively light-hearted tone. In all, this sequel does appear to be treading darker territory with Shadow on board, as trailers have confirmed not only will Shadow wield his gun, his devastating backstory with the terminally-ill Maria Robotnik will also be adapted. Of course, for those fans of the edgier hedgehog, confirmation of these elements arrives with a real sense of excitement – and a hope that will live up to the great, fun vibes of its predecessors, while doing justice to Shadow’s tale. As ridiculous as it is to see a hedgehog wielding a gun, that’s exactly what many fans were hoping to see. It’s pretty wild to see how far the film franchise has come, particularly given the very first trailer for the series was so wildly maligned that Paramount Pictures wound up redesigning their version of Sonic entirely. What resulted was a more video game-accurate depiction of Sonic, starring in a light-hearted film about friendship and other worlds. The built on this with the introductions of Tails and Knuckles, both of which were well-adapted from the source material. Since the series proved its mettle (let’s not talk about ), fans have clamoured to see more of Sonic’s world adapted, and with planting the seeds for Shadow’s arrival, there’s certainly high expectation for this upcoming sequel. Based purely on this trailer, it’s certainly heading in the right direction. Keanu Reeves is wonderfully gruff and sarcastic as Shadow the Hedgehog. The action and set pieces look larger and more impressive than in and . Jim Carrey is hamming it up as the two Robotniks (Ivo, Gerald). There’s even an slide reference in the film. Against all expectation, could be the grand next act in a near-perfect film trilogy, with exactly the right amount of silliness to make the whole thing work. Based on the reaction to this latest trailer, it’s clear most fans feel the same way, with the hype around now higher than ever. The team is certainly keen to see more as we head towards the film’s release on (Australia).