axiebet88 app download latest version Artificial intelligence. Abortion. Guns. Marijuana. Minimum wages. Name a hot topic, and chances are good there's a new law about it taking effect in 2025 in one state or another. Many of the laws launching in January are a result of legislation passed this year. Others stem from ballot measures approved by voters. Some face legal challenges. Here's a look at some of the most notable state laws taking effect: FILE - Director of Photography Jac Cheairs and his son, actor Wyatt Cheairs, 11, take part in a rally by striking writers and actors outside Netflix studio in Los Angeles on Friday, July 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File) Chris Pizzello Hollywood stars and child influencers California, home to Hollywood and some of the largest technology companies, is seeking to rein in the artificial intelligence industry and put some parameters around social media stars. New laws seek to prevent the use of digital replicas of Hollywood actors and performers without permission and allow the estates of dead performers to sue over unauthorized AI use. People are also reading... Parents who profit from social media posts featuring their children will be required to set aside some earnings for their young influencers. A new law also allows children to sue their parents for failing to do so. FILE - In advance of Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri's Congressional testimony, to illustrate the harms children face on social media, parent activists brought an "Instagrinch" to the Capitol building in Washington, Dec. 7, 2021. (Eric Kayne/AP Images for ParentsTogether, File) Eric Kayne Social media limits New social media restrictions in several states face court challenges. A Florida law bans children under 14 from having social media accounts and requires parental consent for ages 14 and 15. But enforcement is being delayed because of a lawsuit filed by two associations for online companies, with a hearing scheduled for late February. A new Tennessee law also requires parental consent for minors to open accounts on social media. NetChoice, an industry group for online businesses, is challenging the law. Another new state law requires porn websites to verify that visitors are at least 18 years old. But the Free Speech Coalition, a trade association for the adult entertainment industry, has filed a challenge. Several new California measures aimed at combating political deepfakes are also being challenged, including one requiring large social media platforms to remove deceptive content related to elections and another allowing any individual to sue for damages over the use of AI to create fabricated images or videos in political ads. FILE - Parents, students, and staff of Chino Valley Unified School District hold up signs in favor of protecting LGBTQ+ policies at Don Antonio Lugo High School, in Chino, Calif., June 15, 2023. (Anjali Sharif-Paul/The Orange County Register via AP, File) Anjali Sharif-Paul School rules on gender In a first nationally, California will start enforcing a law prohibiting school districts from adopting policies that require staff to notify parents if their children change their gender identification. The law was a priority for Democratic lawmakers who wanted to halt such policies passed by several districts. FILE - Christian F. Nunes, president of National Organization for Women speaks as abortion rights activists and Women's March leaders protest as part of a national day of strike actions outside the Supreme Court, Monday, June 24, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File) Mark Schiefelbein Abortion coverage Many states have passed laws limiting or protecting abortion rights since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a nationwide right to the procedure in 2022. One of the latest is the Democratic-led state of Delaware. A law there will require the state employee health plan and Medicaid plans for lower-income residents to cover abortions with no deductible, copayments or other cost-sharing requirements. FILE - Gov. Tim Walz speaks before a crowd gathered for a rally on the steps of the state Capitol in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday evening, Aug. 7, 2019. Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, center left, and his wife Gwen Walz, center right, stand by him. (Jeff Wheeler/Star Tribune via AP, File) Jeff Wheeler Gun control A new Minnesota law prohibits guns with "binary triggers" that allow for more rapid fire, causing a weapon to fire one round when the trigger is pulled and another when it is released. Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts In Delaware, a law adds colleges and universities to a list of school zones where guns are prohibited, with exceptions for those working in their official capacity such as law officers and commissioned security guards. Medical marijuana Kentucky is becoming the latest state to let people use marijuana for medical purposes. To apply for a state medical cannabis card, people must get written certification from a medical provider of a qualifying condition, such as cancer, multiple sclerosis, chronic pain, epilepsy, chronic nausea or post-traumatic stress disorder. Nearly four-fifths of U.S. states have now legalized medical marijuana. Minimum wages Minimum wage workers in more than 20 states are due to receive raises in January. The highest minimum wages will be in Washington, California and Connecticut, all of which will top $16 an hour after modest increases. The largest increases are scheduled in Delaware, where the minimum wage will rise by $1.75 to $15 an hour, and in Nebraska, where a ballot measure approved by voters in 2022 will add $1.50 to the current minimum of $12 an hour. Twenty other states still follow the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour. FILE - A man talks on his cell phone while driving in Los Angeles, Monday June 30, 2008. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian, File) Kevork Djansezian Safer traveling In Oregon, using drugs on public transit will be considered a misdemeanor crime of interfering with public transportation. While the measure worked its way through the legislature, multiple transportation officials said drug use on buses and trains, and at transit stops and stations, was making passengers and drivers feel less safe. In Missouri, law enforcement officers have spent the past 16 months issuing warnings to motorists that handheld cellphone use is illegal. Starting with the new year, penalties will kick in: a $150 fine for the first violation, progressing to $500 for third and subsequent offenses and up to 15 years imprisonment if a driver using a cellphone cause an injury or death. But police must notice a primary violation, such as speeding or weaving across lanes, to cite motorists for violating the cellphone law. Montana is the only state that hasn't banned texting while driving, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. FILE - Surrounded by members of the legislature and signs touting saving families money, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announces her 'Axe the Food Tax' campaign at Dillons grocery store in Topeka, Kan., Monday, Nov. 8, 2021 by holding an axe. (Evert Nelson/The Capital-Journal via AP, File) Evert Nelson Tax breaks Tenants in Arizona will no longer have to pay tax on their monthly rent, thanks to the repeal of a law that had allowed cities and towns to impose such taxes. While a victory for renters, the new law is a financial loss for governments. An analysis by Arizona's nonpartisan Joint Legislative Budget Committee estimated that $230 million would be lost in municipal tax revenue during the first full fiscal year of implementation. Meanwhile Alabama will offer tax credits to businesses that help employees with child care costs. Kansas is eliminating its 2% sales tax on groceries. It also is cutting individual income taxes by dropping the top tax rate, increasing a credit for child care expenses and exempting all Social Security income from taxes, among other things. Taxpayers are expected to save about $320 million a year going forward. FILE - Election board inspector Pat Cook readies "I Voted" stickers for voters during early voting in Oklahoma City, Friday, Oct. 29, 2010. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File) Sue Ogrocki Voting rights An Oklahoma law expands voting privileges to people who have been convicted of felonies but had their sentences discharged or commuted, including commutations for crimes that have been reclassified from felonies to misdemeanors. Former state Sen. George Young, an Oklahoma City Democrat, carried the bill in the Senate. "I think it's very important that people who have gone through trials and tribulations in their life, that we have a system that brings them back and allows them to participate as contributing citizens," Young said. Associated Press writers Trân Nguyễn in Sacramento, California; Kate Payne in Tallahassee, Florida; Jonathan Mattise in Nashville, Tennessee; Randall Chase in Dover, Delaware; Steve Karnowski in Minneapolis; Bruce Schreiner in Frankfort, Kentucky; Claire Rush in Portland, Oregon; Summer Ballentine in Jefferson City, Missouri; Gabriel Sandoval in Phoenix; Kim Chandler in Montgomery, Alabama; John Hanna in Topeka, Kansas; and Sean Murphy in Oklahoma City contributed. PHOTOS: The top images from the 2024 elections Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is surrounded by U.S. Secret Service agents at a campaign rally, Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pa. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) Evan Vucci President Joe Biden walks to the Oval Office after attending the House Democratic Caucus Issues Conference, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) Evan Vucci Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris and running mate Minnesota Gov. 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(AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) Julia Demaree Nikhinson Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump is reflected in the bullet proof glass as he finishes speaking at a campaign rally in Lititz, Pa., Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) Matt Rourke Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, bottom center, greets supporters after speaking during a campaign rally Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024 at the Wings Event Center in Kalamazoo, Mich. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) Jacquelyn Martin Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a campaign rally outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) Matt Slocum A young girl holds a "Black Voters for Harris-Walz" sign outside of Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris' election night watch party at Howard University, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams) Terrance Williams Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, left, shares a laugh with second gentleman Doug Emhoff, after reuniting in Pittsburgh, Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, aboard Air Force Two, just before taking off from Pittsburgh for her final campaign rally in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, Pool) Jacquelyn Martin With tears streaming down her face, a supporter of Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris applauds as Harris delivers a concession speech after the 2024 presidential election, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, on the campus of Howard University in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) Jacquelyn Martin Bikers show their support for President-elect Donald Trump while riding on I-84, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, near Lords Valley, Pa. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty) Robert F. 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Vegan-friendly staple Pure Kitchen is set to close one its downtown locations later this month. Co-owner and CEO David Leith said in an interview that its restaurant on the corner of William Street and Rideau Street in the ByWard Market will shut its doors on Dec. 22. Leith says the location, which opened two years ago, suffered from lower than expected sales and profits. He emphasized the decision was not based on crime in the area, noting that despite some issues during their first year in business, there have been improvements. "It's much better than it was," Leith said. "They've made some real improvements in the last six months." Pure Kitchen is well-known for its vegan and vegetarian eats, offering a wide variety of brunch, lunch and dinner options. The first Pure Kitchen location opened in Westboro in 2015. It opened a second location on Elgin Street in 2016 and a third in Kanata in 2018. A location on Preston Street closed in 2020. 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Alhaji Lawan Abba-Wakilbe, the State’s Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation, made the announcement on Saturday, noting that the affected schools are spread across Maiduguri, Jere, Mafa, Konduga, Chibok, and Damboa local government areas, as reported by the News Agency of Nigeria. Related Stories Blackout in Borno, Yobe as vandals destroy Gombe-Maiduguri transmission three months after repair FG to partner private sector to create disaster relief fund, targets FAAC allocation “Borno Government says it has approved N1.6 billion for the rehabilitation of 33 educational institutions affected by the recent floods in the state. “The affected schools cut across Maiduguri, Jere, Mafa, Konduga, Chibok, and Damboa local government areas of the state. “Alhaji Lawan Abba-Wakilbe, the Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation announced this on Saturday in Maiduguri,” the NAN report read in part. Abba-Wakilbe noted that the rehabilitation effort is part of a broader plan to address the damages caused by the floods, which have disrupted education for many students in the state. The Commissioner emphasized the government’s strong commitment to restoring learning facilities and ensuring uninterrupted education. He noted that the N1.6 billion will be allocated directly to the affected schools through the School-Based Management Committees (SBMCs), which will oversee the implementation of the School Improvement Plan (SIP) for each institution. Abba-Wakilbe stressed that the committees have earned a reputation for effectively managing previous projects, and they will ensure that the rehabilitation funds are used efficiently. The amount allocated to each school will be determined based on the level of damage sustained. The Commissioner also announced that the rehabilitation initiative will extend beyond the schools to include the state’s Library Board and the Scholarship Board, further strengthening the restoration of educational resources across Borno. Abba-Wakilbe stressed that the Borno State Ministry of Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation has set up a monitoring team to ensure the proper use of the funds. To enhance transparency, he revealed that plans are also underway to engage an auditor and financial consultant to oversee the process. The Commissioner urged school management without operational accounts to open them promptly to facilitate the fund distribution. The report also noted that the announcement has received widespread support from educators and parents, with many expressing optimism that the rehabilitation efforts will help students return to a safer, more stable learning environment.

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The Department of Health (DOH) chief during the previous Duterte administration is to blame for the unutilized expired vaccines that cost billions of pesos, says House Deputy Majority Leader Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin. Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The Department of Health (DOH) chief during the previous Duterte administration is to blame for the unutilized expired vaccines that cost billions of pesos. Thus, said House Deputy Majority Leader Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin, who didn't mention any names. "Itong mga nangyari at nakita ng COA (Commission on Audit) ay dahil sa weak leadership at management ng [DOH] noong nagdaang administrasyon," said Garin, herself a former DOH secretary during the Aquino administration. (What took place and what COA found out was the result of weak leadership at the DOH during the previous administration.) COA earlier released a report that over P11 billion worth of unused drugs, medicines, and medical supplies were left to expire. This included 7,035,161 vials of life-saving Covid-19 vaccines. "Kung sino ang program director, pagkabili ng mga bakuna at gamot, obligasyon mong ipagamit kaagad at i-monitor ito," Garin said. (It's the obligation of the program director, whoever that may be, to tap the vaccines for use once they are bought and to monitor it.) The lady solon reckoned that program directors who cannot properly monitor and distribute these medical resources should be removed from their post. "Dapat doon may accountability kung sino ang implementing department ng DOH. Dapat may close coordination na kapag binili na dapat nang gamitin hindi kung kailan pa-expire na ay doon pa lang magkakandarapa na i-implement," Garin further said. (The implementing department of the DOH must have accountability with it. There should be close coordination on the immediate use of medicines upon purchase, so as to avoid the rush to implement the program when they are already nearing expiration.) Previously, Garin questioned incumbent DOH Secretary Ted Herbosa for the lack of vaccines, which led to the death of some individuals. "Ang dami ngayong namamatay sa pertussis, stock out kayo sa bakuna. Ang dami ngayong may mga bulate, ang dami niyong mga nag-eexpire na praziquantel. Ang dami niyong mga binibiling gamot, nililibing siya kasi nag-eexpire," said the solon from Iloilo. (A lot people are now dying of pertussis, and yet you're always stocked out of the vaccine. A lots of people should be dewormed, and yet you have a lot of expired praziquantel. You purchase a lot of medicines but end up burying them because they end up expired.) In 2023, the COA also reported that DOH’s stock of medicines and other inventories amounted to P7.43 billion. This amount included medicines that were damaged, nearing their expiration date, or have already expired.By BASSEM MROUE and ZEINA KARAM, Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — The Syrian government fell early Sunday in a stunning end to the 50-year rule of the Assad family after a sudden rebel offensive sprinted across government-held territory and entered the capital in 10 days. Syrian state television aired a video statement by a group of men saying that President Bashar Assad has been overthrown and all detainees in jails have been set free. The man who read the statement said the Operations Room to Conquer Damascus, an opposition group, called on all opposition fighters and citizens to preserve state institutions of “the free Syrian state.” The statement emerged hours after the head of a Syrian opposition war monitor said Assad had left the country for an undisclosed location, fleeing ahead of insurgents who said they had entered Damascus following the remarkably swift advance across the country. Syrian Prime Minister Mohammed Ghazi Jalali said the government was ready to “extend its hand” to the opposition and turn its functions over to a transitional government. “I am in my house and I have not left, and this is because of my belonging to this country,” Jalili said in a video statement. He said he would go to his office to continue work in the morning and called on Syrian citizens not to deface public property. He did not address reports that Assad had fled. Rami Abdurrahman of the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights told The Associated Press that Assad took a flight Sunday from Damascus. State television in Iran, Assad’s main backer in the years of war in Syria, reported that Assad had left the capital. It cited Qatar’s Al Jazeera news network for the information and did not elaborate. There was no immediate statement from the Syrian government. As daylight broke over Damascus, crowds gathered to pray in the city’s mosques and to celebrate in the squares, chanting “God is great.” People also chanted anti-Assad slogans and honked car horns. In some areas, celebratory gunshots rang out. Soldiers and police officers left their posts and fled, and looters broke into the headquarters of the Ministry of Defense. “My feelings are indescribable,” said Omar Daher, a 29-year-old lawyer. “After the fear that he (Assad) and his father made us live in for many years, and the panic and state of terror that I was living in, I can’t believe it.” Daher said his father was killed by security forces and his brother was in detention, his fate unknown. Assad “is a criminal, a tyrant and a dog,” he said. “Damn his soul and the soul of the entire Assad family,” said Ghazal al-Sharif, another reveler in central Damascus. “It is the prayer of every oppressed person and God answered it today. We thought we would never see it, but thank God, we saw it.” The police headquarters in the capital appeared to be abandoned, its door left ajar with no officers outside. An Associated Press journalist shot footage of an abandoned army checkpoint where uniforms were discarded on the ground under a poster of Assad’s face. Footage broadcast on opposition-linked media showed a tank in one of the capital’s central squares. It was the first time opposition forces had reached Damascus since 2018, when Syrian troops recaptured areas on the outskirts of the capital following a yearslong siege. The pro-government Sham FM radio reported that the Damascus airport had been evacuated and all flights halted. The insurgents also announced they had entered the notorious Saydnaya military prison north of the capital and “liberated” their prisoners there. The night before, opposition forces took the central city of Homs, Syria’s third largest, as government forces abandoned it. The city stands at an important intersection between Damascus, the capital, and Syria’s coastal provinces of Latakia and Tartus — the Syrian leader’s base of support and home to a Russian strategic naval base. The rebels had already seized the cities of Aleppo and Hama, as well as large parts of the south, in a lightning offensive that began Nov. 27. Analysts said rebel control of Homs would be a game-changer. The rebels’ moves into Damascus came after the Syrian army withdrew from much of the southern part of the country, leaving more areas, including several provincial capitals, under the control of opposition fighters. The advances in the past week were by far the largest in recent years by opposition factions, led by a group that has its origins in al-Qaida and is considered a terrorist organization by the U.S. and the United Nations. In their push to overthrow Assad’s government, the insurgents, led by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group, or HTS, have met little resistance from the Syrian army. The U.N.’s special envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, called Saturday for urgent talks in Geneva to ensure an “orderly political transition.” Speaking to reporters at the annual Doha Forum in Qatar, he said the situation in Syria was changing by the minute. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, whose country is Assad’s chief international backer, said he feels “sorry for the Syrian people.” In Damascus, people rushed to stock up on supplies. Thousands went to Syria’s border with Lebanon, trying to leave the country. Lebanese border officials closed the main Masnaa border crossing late Saturday, leaving many stuck waiting. Many shops in the capital were shuttered, a resident told The Associated Press, and those still open ran out of staples such as sugar. Some were selling items at three times the normal price. The U.N. said it was moving noncritical staff outside the country as a precaution. Syria’s state media denied social media rumors that Assad left the country, saying he was performing his duties in Damascus. He has had little, if any, help from his allies. Russia is busy with its war in Ukraine. Lebanon’s Hezbollah, which at one point sent thousands of fighters to shore up Assad’s forces, has been weakened by a yearlong conflict with Israel. Iran has seen its proxies across the region degraded by regular Israeli airstrikes. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday posted on social media that the United States should avoid engaging militarily in Syria. Separately, President Joe Biden’s national security adviser said the Biden administration had no intention of intervening there. Pedersen said a date for talks in Geneva on the implementation of a U.N. resolution, adopted in 2015 and calling for a Syrian-led political process, would be announced later. The resolution calls for the establishment of a transitional governing body, followed by the drafting of a new constitution and ending with U.N.-supervised elections. Later Saturday, foreign ministers and senior diplomats from eight key countries, including Saudi Arabia, Russia, Egypt, Turkey and Iran, along with Pederson, gathered on the sidelines of the Doha Summit to discuss the situation in Syria. In a statement, the participants affirmed their support for a political solution to the Syrian crisis “that would lead to the end of military activity and protect civilians.” A commander with the insurgents, Hassan Abdul-Ghani, posted on the Telegram messaging app that opposition forces had begun the “final stage” of their offensive by encircling Damascus. HTS controls much of northwest Syria and in 2017 set up a “salvation government” to run day-to-day affairs in the region. In recent years, HTS leader Abu Mohammed al-Golani has sought to remake the group’s image, cutting ties with al-Qaida, ditching hard-line officials and vowing to embrace pluralism and religious tolerance. The shock offensive began Nov. 27, during which gunmen captured the northern city of Aleppo, Syria’s largest, and the central city of Hama, the country’s fourth-largest city. The Syrian government has referred to opposition gunmen as terrorists since the conflict broke out in March 2011. Qatar’s top diplomat, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, criticized Assad for failing to take advantage of the lull in fighting in recent years to address the country’s underlying problems. “Assad didn’t seize this opportunity to start engaging and restoring his relationship with his people,” he said. Karam reported from London. Associated Press writers Abdulrahman Shaheen and Albert Aji in Damascus, Syria; Abby Sewell in Beirut; Qassim Abdul-Zahra in Baghdad; Josef Federman and Victoria Eastwood in Doha, Qatar; and Ellen Knickmeyer in Washington contributed to this report. Be civil. Be kind.A country music singer who once appeared on “American Idol” will spend several years behind bars after he was sentenced for a 2022 DUI crash that claimed a man’s life. Caleb Kennedy, 20, was sentenced Monday, Nov. 18, after he pleaded guilty to felony driving under the influence where death results, the 7th Circuit Solicitor’s Office in Spartanburg, South Carolina, told MassLive. While Kennedy was originally sentenced to 25 years in prison and a ordered to pay a $25,100 fine, the singer’s sentenced was reduced to eight years and a $15,100 fine. Three years of Kennedy’s eight-year sentence will be on home detention. He also will serve five years of probation. In addition, the 20-year-old must also have no contact with the victim’s family and attend mental health and substance abuse counseling. Kennedy will also be subjected to random drug and alcohol testing, court records indicated. Larry Duane Parris, 54, died after a 17-year-old Kennedy drove his Ford F-150 truck into a home in Pacolet, South Carolina, on Feb. 8, 2022, Greenville News reported . Kennedy was arrested and charged with DUI as a result. Kennedy was driving under the influence of marijuana after hitting a vape pen, the outlet reported, citing arrest warrants. The singer was heading to his girlfriend’s house when he veered into Parris' driveway and hit him while Parris was talking on the phone, according to the outlet. Solicitor Barry J. Barnette, who prosecuted Kennedy, said “this case shows the dangers of vape pens to society” in a statement sent to MassLive from the Solicitor’s Office. Kennedy received national fame while competing on Season 19 of “American Idol” at age 16. He made it to the Top 5 but left after he appeared on a Snapchat post seated beside someone wearing what appeared to be a Ku Klux Klan hood. Kennedy’s family told the Spartanburg Herald-Journal the video was recorded when he was 12 years old. The musician addressed the incident in a since-deleted Instagram post. “Hey y’all, this is gonna be a bit of a surprise, but I am no longer gonna be on American Idol. There was a video that surfaced on the internet and it displayed actions that were not meant to be taken in that way. I was younger and did not think about the actions, but that’s not an excuse,” Kennedy reportedly wrote in the post. “I wanna say sorry to all my fans and everyone who I have let down. I’ll be taking a little time off social media to better myself, but saying that, I know this has hurt and disappointed a lot of people and made people lose respect for me. I’m so sorry! I pray that I can one day regain your trust in who I am and have your respect! Thank you for supporting me,” it reportedly read. More Country Music News

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Jaguar has fully cemented its heritage amongst car enthusiasts worldwide and throughout history. With electrification at the forefront of the auto industry, the brand looks to disrupt the world of electric vehicles with the introduction of its new Type 00 model. Type 00 is a new beginning for Jaguar, without straying far from its core DNA. Sleek lines, bold grills and strong engines have always been the manufacturer’s signature elements. With the Type 00, modern artistry yields a concept car with a distinct presence. The first zero in 00 represents zero tailpipe emissions, while the second zero marks the turning of a new leaf. The concept car challenges the traditional proportions of electric cars. This is why Jaguar also chose to collaborate with forward-thinking British artists. The vehicle has enlarged proportions and a longitudinal architecture — a long hood and fastback profile — that allow for a comfortable, spacious interior characterized by a wide cabin and floating instrument panels. Materials employed inside Type 00 include brass, travertine stone and woven textiles — providing a multi-sensory experience. Other technical aspects of the car, like retractable screens, a sound bar, ambient lighting and graphics, powered stowage areas and a Clearsight rearview display, bridge the gap between the physical and digital realms. A clean, body-harmonized glazing matte finish characterizes the exterior of the vehicle, which is defined by uninterrupted lines that flow from the front to the boat-tail rear of the car. This upgraded silhouette was enabled by Jaguar Electrical Architecture (JEA). Jaguar believes that its products should be a “Copy of Nothing,” which is why there are new symbols of change implemented in the Type 00. The company relied heavily on a vibrant palette — London Blue, an homage to its home base, and Miami Pink, which is inspired by the rustic rose color brass takes on as it ages. The brand’s new device mark displays a novel typeface and symmetrical format, highlighting a balance of tension. The eye-catching strikethrough motif, as seen on the rear of the vehicle, represents the brand literally “striking through” convention, and this element carries over in the car’s 23-inch alloy wheels as well. Hand-finished brass is implemented in subtle ways throughout Type 00, reflecting a sculptural look and feel. It’s highlighted in the maker’s mark monogram and the hidden rear-facing camera ingots, which maintain the brand’s signature leaper, paying homage to its rich history. Though the car is Jaguar’s most future-forward to date and is capable of up to 1000 horsepower, technology exists in the background of the design to allow the architecture and artistry to shine through. “Jaguar is no place for ordinary. When you see a new Jaguar for the first time, it must have a sense of awe, of never having been seen before. Type 00 commands attention, like all the best Jaguars of the past. It has a dramatic presence, channeling a unique spirit of British creativity and originality. It celebrates art and embodies the essence of Exuberant Modernism,” said Constantino Segui Gilabert, Chief Exterior Designer at Jaguar. Jaguar’s first reimagined production car will be an electric four-door GT, which will be built in the UK and will roll out in late 2025. The team’s engineers are estimating a range of up to 430 miles on a single charge, with up to 200 miles of travel range in 15 minutes when rapid charging. The official range is subject to final testing on the future production model. Type 00 was revealed through a series of immersive, curated gallery spaces during Miami Art & Design Week, setting the brand’s intention to make an impact in the creative world as it evolves and grows. This dedication will carry over in many exclusive brand stores worldwide, with Jaguar’s first brand new store opening in the heart of Paris’ fashion district. Learn more about Type 00 and Jaguar’s exuberant new era at jaguar.com/copy-nothing .Jamiya Neal's monster game leads Creighton past UNLV

Azad Lassiter patted the foot-thick walls at a home he’s building on Queen Avenue in north Minneapolis. The walls will provide thermal insulation, a key principle of passive house construction, Lassiter said. A builder with 17 years of experience, he serves as the real estate project manager at Urban Homeworks, a Minneapolis nonprofit that focuses on housing justice. Passive homes are built to specific standards to lower their carbon footprint while ensuring maximum energy efficiency and comfort. The North Side homes — completed with heat pumps, electric-powered appliances and topped with solar panels — are designed to be light on the planet and, over time, the pocketbook. “Theoretically, you should have no energy bill,” Lassiter said of how the environmentally friendly features save homeowners money. The Queen Avenue house is one of five passive homes Urban Homeworks is building in north Minneapolis. The homes are the result of a partnership between Urban Homeworks and the city of Minneapolis to grow the stock of affordable housing. The passive house project is using benefits from the city’s to help pay for energy efficiency and solar panelsGreen Cost Share Program , said Isaac Evans, a sustainability program coordinator with the city. Urban Homeworks received $275,000 in city funding for the project, which is expected to result in 170,000 kilowatt hours of energy savings, enough to power about 18 average American homes for a year. “Urban Homeworks are really pushing the model,” Evans said. The Green Cost Share Program awards grants to improve energy efficiency and install solar power in residential and commercial buildings. Minnesota is aiming to reduce emissions from residential and commercial buildings, a stubborn source where pollution is growing. Emissions from buildings are up 14% from 2005 levels, the year the state uses as a benchmark, according to a 2023 report . Homeowners with the fewest resources are often stuck with the largest utility bills. Lower-income residents, disproportionately people of color in Minnesota, are more likely to live in old, drafty housing that burns through energy and rack up hefty power bills. Passive homes apply five construction principles to maximize build quality and energy efficiency: thermal insulation from thick walls, air-tight assembly, thermal-bridge reduction that eliminates drafts, highly rated triple-pane windows and quality ventilation. Thick walls wrapped in breathable materials prevent moisture that can lead to rotting wood and integrity problems down the line. That means fewer warranty issues for builders in the long run and reduced maintenance costs for homeowners. The air in most homes changes over multiple times an hour, and even new construction meeting Minnesota’s latest building codes will experience three air changes per hour. Passive homes have 0.6 air changes per hour. Fresh air is acclimatized, cleaned and spread throughout the home using an energy recovery ventilation system. That creates a consistent temperature throughout the structure. Urban Homeworks is using triple-pane, European style tilt-turn windows that can be pulled inside to completely open the window, or cracked at the top. Their doors employ similar rigorous standards, and have steel framing that seals better and provides added safety. Passive house principles can help residents save $200 to $300 on energy bills every month compared to an average home, Lassiter said. In the summer, the solar panels will likely generate more power than the home uses, giving future residents potential earnings on their energy bill. Urban Homeworks focused on remodeling projects until about 2017, said Anne Ketz, the nonprofit’s real estate development director. After the economic crash and mortgage crisis in the late 2000s, the group could buy homes in north Minneapolis for $1, she said. But when the housing market rebounded, the group began focusing on new construction. Urban Homeworks always tried to incorporate energy efficiency into its projects, including working with the University of Minnesota to construct net-zero homes, which use solar energy but have less stringent energy-efficiency standards than passive homes. In 2021, Minneapolis solicited bids for the passive home project. Urban Homeworks jumped at the opportunity. Passive homes cost about 20% more to build than standard new housing, Ketz said, so city funding provided a chance for the organization to try it. The nonprofit sells directly to buyers, and markets its homes towards residents of color who live in north Minneapolis. But the homes are available to anyone meeting income criteria. The first five passive homes are eligible to buyers who earn up to 80% of the area median income; that’s $97,800 for a family of four in Hennepin County. Four of the five homes are being sold in coordination with the City of Lakes Community Land Trust, which allows families to build equity in homes while controlling the underlying plot to keep the property affordable in perpetuity. Urban Homeworks recently received an offer on its first completed home and a second home is currently listed for $235,000. The homes range from about 1,400 to 1,600 square feet, and have four bedrooms and two bathrooms. Urban Homeworks received $5 million in funding from the Minnesota Legislature, and is using some of that money to fund the construction of four more passive homes that will be priced under $200,000. About the partnership This story comes to you from Sahan Journal , a nonprofit newsroom dedicated to covering Minnesota’s immigrants and communities of color. Sign up for a free newsletter to receive Sahan’s stories in your inbox.None