League fines Hawks $100,000 for Young missing NBA Cup gameOsamu Suzuki , the man who brought affordable mobility to millions of Indians with the now iconic Maruti 800 , died earlier this week, aged 94. ET Year-end Special Reads Two sectors that rose on India's business horizon in 2024 2025 outlook: Is it time for cautious optimism or rekindling animal spirits? 2024: Govt moves ahead with simultaneous polls plan; India holds largest democratic exercise Toshihiro Suzuki, his eldest son and CEO of Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC), confirmed he passed away from malignant lymphoma on December 25, 2024. Best known as the man behind Suzuki’s successful partnership with India’s government in the 1980s - when the economy here was still closed and under a licensed regime - Suzuki’s vision and persistence were instrumental in transforming Maruti Udyog into India’s leading automaker. Under his stewardship, Suzuki’s small cars became synonymous with reliable, affordable and aspirational means of mobility for millions of middle class Indians. Maruti Udyog later became Maruti Suzuki India subsequent to the government completing its exit in 2007, with Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) holding a majority stake. 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In a statement, Maruti Suzuki said, “O Suzuki was a visionary leader whose remarkable contributions shaped the global automobile industry in India. His foresight and leadership were instrumental in the formation of Maruti Udyog in 1981. With his vision, O Suzuki played the pivotal role in realising the dream of putting India on wheels by empowering millions of Indian families with affordable, reliable, efficient and good quality vehicles.” Under his guidance, the company further said the Indian automobile industry adopted the Japanese manufacturing and work practices that are globally recognised for teamwork, productivity and cost-effectiveness. Born on January 30, 1930, Suzuki graduated from the Faculty of Law, Chuo University and joined the then Suzuki Motor Co in April 1958. He was appointed as director in November 1963 and in December 1967 became director and managing director. He became chairman of Suzuki Motor Corporation in June 2000. In June 2021, he was appointed as senior advisor with his eldest son Toshihiro Suzuki taking over the reins. Shailesh Chandra, President, Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), “His visionary leadership made cars accessible to millions, forging an enduring bond between Japan and India. His commitment to localisation, investment and innovation leaves a lasting legacy.” In a condolence message, Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) president Shradha Suri Marwah said, “His exceptional contributions to India through Maruti Suzuki not only revolutionised the Indian automotive landscape but also strengthened the bonds between India and Japan, fostering a partnership that set benchmarks for the global auto industry and the creation of a robust supply chain that empowered countless businesses.” Over his remarkable career spanning several decades, he was instrumental in shaping Suzuki into one of the most trusted and admired automobile brands worldwide, she added. Marwah, who is also CMD Subros, described O Suzuki as 'a trailblazer, mentor, and innovator', whose “unwavering commitment to excellence, humility, and sustainability has left an indelible mark on all who had the privilege to know him. His legacy will continue to inspire generations in the automotive and business communities.” Nominations for ET MSME Awards are now open. The last day to apply is December 31, 2024. Click here to submit your entry for any one or more of the 22 categories and stand a chance to win a prestigious award. (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel )LUANDA, Angola (AP) — President Joe Biden's long-delayed trip to Africa had many of the hallmarks of a traditional state visit: There was a 12-shot cannon salute. A series of warm handshakes with Angolan President João Lourenço. Celebratory music. Photo opportunities. But another issue overshadowed the visit. When reporters tried to question the president about why he gave his son Hunter a far-reaching pardon after repeatedly saying he would not do so, Biden tried to brush aside the questions. He gestured toward Lourenço and laughed, declaring, “Welcome to America.” Biden saluted Lourenço for his efforts to bolster stronger U.S. relations, declared that Africa and its booming youth population would shape the world's future and even indulged his love of trains by championing a major railway project that his administration says could change the way the entire continent does business. Some takeaways from the president's visit: Biden offered the joke about America before his meeting with Lourenço, and he answered a question on Tuesday about the political situation in South Korea, saying only that he'd not been briefed — something that was rectified moments later when advisers filled him in on what was happening as the motorcade sped away from a site where he'd given a speech. Other than that, Biden went the entire trip, which began Sunday night and included two brief stopovers in Cape Verde in addition to Angola, dodging reporters. He did similar during last month's six-day visit to South America . Since Biden announced his pardon decision shortly before climbing aboard Air Force One bound for Africa, it fell to White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre to spend nearly half an hour offering long and awkward answers to uncomfortable questions aboard the aircraft hours later. Biden said in a statement explaining the pardon that, while he believed in the justice system, he also felt that politics had infected the cases against his son and “enough was enough.” Jean-Pierre maintained that he wasn't trying to have it both ways. “I don’t think it’s a contradiction,” she said. “Two things could be true. You can believe in the Department of Justice system, and you could also believe that the process was infected politically.” She also bristled when it was suggested that such complaints about the Department of Justice smacked of President-elect Donald Trump's promises to dismantle the “deep state” of federal bureaucrats that he's said for years are out to unfairly undermine him and fellow top Republicans. During his meeting with Lourenço at the presidential palace, Biden said, “The United States is all in on Africa,” and extolled how strong Angolan relations were with Washington. His administration has invested billions in Angola, with the centerpiece being promoting the Lobito Corridor, a vast project to revitalize supply chains by refurbishing 800 miles (1,300 kilometers) of train lines in Angola, Zambia and Congo. Given where Angola was barely a generation ago, the alliance is in many ways remarkable. An oil-rich nation on Africa's southwest coast, Angola achieved independence from Portugal in 1975, but spent subsequent years embroiled in civil war, which often featured proxy fighting between U.S.-backed forces and those allied with the Soviet Union. Even today, the country's red and black flag features a yellow machete and half-cog, an insignia resembling the Soviet hammer and sickle. But Biden leaves office on Jan. 20, and Lourenço, like many leaders of African nations, has already begun suggesting that he's looking toward a Trump-dominated future. Biden administration officials say they're hopeful Trump and top Republicans will continue a business-friendly approach to investing in Africa that includes continuing to support the Lobito Corridor. Biden lauded Lourenço for helping boost his country's relationship with the United States, and he said the youth of Africa would change the world. He also visited the country’s national slavery museum, stressing how Angola and the United States — which were once linked by the horrors of enslaved human beings, now could increasingly be linked by economic opportunity. But if Biden came to Angola hoping to cement his foreign policy legacy in this country and throughout Africa, it will actually fall to Trump — the man he beat in the 2020 election and spent much of 2024 running against before bowing out of the race in July — to see it through.labet88 download 。

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WASHINGTON — Donald Trump threatened the United States’s closest neighbours with big tariffs this week, in a move that has reminded many of the unpredictable tactics the president-elect deployed during his first tenure in the White House. Trump said Monday he would use an executive order to impose 25 per cent tariffs on all goods coming from Canada and Mexico until the two countries stop drugs and migrants from illegally crossing the U.S. border. The announcement, made on Truth Social, brought swift responses from officials and industry in both countries who are bracing for chaos during Trump’s second tenure. He has long used the threat of import taxes to pressure other countries to do his bidding, saying this summer that “the most beautiful word in the dictionary is ‘tariff.'” It’s unlikely the move would violate the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement, which was negotiated during the first Trump administration. Laura Dawson, an expert on Canada-U. S. relations and the executive director of the Future Borders Coalition, said the president can impose tariffs under his national security powers. This type of duty has a time limit and can only be made permanent through Congressional approval, but for Trump, national security powers are like a “get out of jail free card,” Dawson said. “This is exactly what happened in the last Trump administration,” Dawson said. “Everyone said, ‘Well, that is ridiculous. Canada is the U.S.’s best security partner. What do you mean our steel and aluminum imports are somehow a source of insecurity?'” But within the global trade system, she said, no country challenges another’s right to define their own national security imperatives. Trump’s first administration demonstrated how vulnerable Canada is to America’s whims when the former president scrapped the North American Free Trade Agreement. The U.S. is Canada’s closest neighbour and largest trading partner. More than 77 per cent of Canadian exports go to the U.S. Negotiation of CUSMA, commonly dubbed “the new NAFTA,” was a key test for Ottawa following Trump’s first victory. The trilateral agreement is up for review in 2026 and experts suspect this week’s tariff announcement is a negotiating tactic. Scott Bessent, Trump’s pick for treasury secretary, said in a recent op-ed that tariffs are “a useful tool for achieving the president’s foreign policy objectives.” “Whether it is getting allies to spend more on their own defence, opening foreign markets to U.S. exports, securing co-operation on ending illegal immigration and interdicting fentanyl trafficking, or deterring military aggression, tariffs can play a central role.” During the initial CUSMA negotiations in 2018, Trump floated the idea of a 25 per cent tariff on the Canadian auto sector — something that would have been crippling for the industry on both sides of the border. It was never implemented. At the time, he did use his national security powers to impose a 25 per cent tariff on steel and 10 per cent tariff on aluminum imports, casting fear of an all-out trade war that would threaten the global economy. The day after announcing those levies, Trump posted on social media “trade wars are good, and easy to win.” Former U.S. trade representative Robert Lighthizer recounted in his book that the duties sent an “unmistakable signal that business as usual was over.” “The Trump administration was willing to ruffle diplomatic feathers to advance its trade agenda.” It led to a legendary clash between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Trump at the G7 in Quebec. Trudeau said Canada would impose retaliatory measures, saying the argument that tariffs on steel and aluminum were a matter of national security was “kind of insulting.” Trump took to social media, where, in a flurry of posts he called Trudeau “very dishonest and weak.” Canada and other countries brought their own duties against the U.S. in response. They targeted products for political, rather than economic, reasons. Canada hit yogurt with a 10 per cent duty. Most of the product impacted came from one plant in Wisconsin, the home state of then-Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan. The European Union, Mexico and Canada all targeted U.S. whiskey products with tariffs, in a clear signal to then Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and his home state of Kentucky’s bourbon industry. Ultimately, Canada and Mexico were able to negotiate exemptions. Carlo Dade, the director of trade and trade infrastructure at the Canada West Foundation, said Trump is returning to the White House with more experience and a plan. But he suspects Americans will not like the blow to their bank accounts. Trump’s new across-the-board tariff strategy would not only disrupt global supply chains, it would also cause a major shakeup to the American economy. It’s unclear if Trump will go through with them, or for how long, after campaigning on making life more affordable and increasing the energy market. “I think it will be short-term,” Dade said. “The U.S. can only inflict damage on itself for so long.” This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 26, 2024. — With files from The Associated Press Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian PressJERUSALEM (AP) — Israel approved a United States-brokered ceasefire agreement with Lebanon's Hezbollah on Tuesday, setting the stage for an end to nearly 14 months of fighting linked to the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip. Israeli warplanes meanwhile carried out the most intense wave of strikes in Beirut and its southern suburbs since the start of the conflict and issued a record number of evacuation warnings. At least 24 people were killed in strikes across the country, according to local authorities, as Israel signaled it aims to keep pummeling Hezbollah before the ceasefire is set to take hold at 4 a.m. local time on Wednesday. Another huge airstrike shook Beirut shortly after the ceasefire was announced. Israel's security Cabinet approved the ceasefire agreement late Tuesday after it was presented by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his office said. U.S. President Joe Biden, speaking in Washington, called the agreement “good news” and said his administration would make a renewed push for a ceasefire in Gaza. An Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire would mark the first major step toward ending the regionwide unrest triggered by Hamas’ attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. But it does not address the devastating war in Gaza, where Hamas is still holding dozens of hostages and the conflict is more intractable. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to bring peace to the Middle East without saying how. The Biden administration spent much of this year trying to broker a ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza but the talks repeatedly sputtered to a halt . Still, any halt to the fighting in Lebanon is expected to reduce the likelihood of war between Israel and Iran, which backs both Hezbollah and Hamas and exchanged direct fire with Israel on two occasions earlier this year. Netanyahu presented the ceasefire proposal to Cabinet ministers after a televised address in which he listed a series of accomplishments against Israel’s enemies across the region. He said a ceasefire with Hezbollah would further isolate Hamas in Gaza and allow Israel to focus on its main enemy, Iran, which backs both groups. “If Hezbollah breaks the agreement and tries to rearm, we will attack,” he said. “For every violation, we will attack with might.” The ceasefire deal calls for a two-month initial halt in fighting and would require Hezbollah to end its armed presence in a broad swath of southern Lebanon, while Israeli troops would return to their side of the border. Thousands of additional Lebanese troops and U.N. peacekeepers would deploy in the south, and an international panel headed by the United States would monitor all sides’ compliance. But implementation remains a major question mark. Israel has demanded the right to act should Hezbollah violate its obligations. Lebanese officials have rejected writing that into the proposal. Biden said Israel reserved the right to quickly resume operations in Lebanon if Hezbollah breaks the terms of the truce, but that the deal "was designed to be a permanent cessation of hostilities.” Netanyahu’s office said Israel appreciated the U.S. efforts in securing the deal but “reserves the right to act against every threat to its security.” Hezbollah has said it accepts the proposal, but a senior official with the group said Tuesday that it had not seen the agreement in its final form. “After reviewing the agreement signed by the enemy government, we will see if there is a match between what we stated and what was agreed upon by the Lebanese officials,” Mahmoud Qamati, deputy chair of Hezbollah’s political council, told the Al Jazeera news network. “We want an end to the aggression, of course, but not at the expense of the sovereignty of the state.” of Lebanon, he said. “Any violation of sovereignty is refused.” Even as Israeli, U.S, Lebanese and international officials have expressed growing optimism over a ceasefire, Israel has continued its campaign in Lebanon, which it says aims to cripple Hezbollah’s military capabilities. An Israeli strike on Tuesday leveled a residential building in the central Beirut district of Basta — the second time in recent days warplanes have hit the crowded area near the city’s downtown. At least seven people were killed and 37 wounded, according to Lebanon's Health Ministry. Strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs killed at least one person and wounded 13, it said. Three people were killed in a separate strike in Beirut and three in a strike on a Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon. Lebanese state media said another 10 people were killed in the eastern Baalbek province. Israel says it targets Hezbollah fighters and their infrastructure. Israel also struck a building in Beirut's bustling commercial district of Hamra for the first time, hitting a site that is around 400 meters (yards) from Lebanon’s Central Bank. There were no reports of casualties. The Israeli military said it struck targets in Beirut and other areas linked to Hezbollah's financial arm. The evacuation warnings covered many areas, including parts of Beirut that previously have not been targeted. The warnings, coupled with fear that Israel was ratcheting up attacks before a ceasefire, sent residents fleeing. Traffic was gridlocked, and some cars had mattresses tied to them. Dozens of people, some wearing their pajamas, gathered in a central square, huddling under blankets or standing around fires as Israeli drones buzzed loudly overhead. Hezbollah, meanwhile, kept up its rocket fire, triggering air raid sirens across northern Israel. Israeli military spokesman Avichay Adraee issued evacuation warnings for 20 buildings in Beirut's southern suburbs, where Hezbollah has a major presence, as well as a warning for the southern town of Naqoura where the U.N. peacekeeping mission, UNIFIL, is headquartered. UNIFIL spokesperson Andrea Tenenti told The Associated Press that peacekeepers will not evacuate. The Israeli military also said its ground troops clashed with Hezbollah forces and destroyed rocket launchers in the Slouqi area on the eastern end of the Litani River, a few kilometers (miles) from the Israeli border. Under the ceasefire deal, Hezbollah would be required to move its forces north of the Litani, which in some places is about 30 kilometers (20 miles) north of the border. Hezbollah began firing into northern Israel, saying it was showing support for the Palestinians, a day after Hamas carried out its Oct. 7, 2023, attack on southern Israel, triggering the Gaza war. Israel returned fire on Hezbollah, and the two sides have been exchanging barrages ever since. Israel escalated its campaign of bombardment in mid-September and later sent troops into Lebanon, vowing to put an end to Hezbollah fire so tens of thousands of evacuated Israelis could return to their homes. More than 3,760 people have been killed by Israeli fire in Lebanon the past 13 months, many of them civilians, according to Lebanese health officials. The bombardment has driven 1.2 million people from their homes. Israel says it has killed more than 2,000 Hezbollah members. Hezbollah fire has forced some 50,000 Israelis to evacuate in the country’s north, and its rockets have reached as far south in Israel as Tel Aviv. At least 75 people have been killed, more than half of them civilians. More than 50 Israeli soldiers have died in the ground offensive in Lebanon. Chehayeb and Mroue reported from Beirut. Associated Press reporters Lujain Jo and Sally Abou AlJoud in Beirut, and Aamer Madhani in Washington, contributed. Find more of AP’s war coverage at https://apnews.com/hub/israel-hamas-war

BREAKING NEWS Premier League release statement after Brighton star Joao Pedro incredibly ESCAPES a red card after vicious elbow throw which missed opponent by inches Joao Pedro was lucky not to get sent off in Brighton's 0-0 draw vs Brentford Pedro escaped red after he tried to elbow Yehor Yarmoliuk in the face LISTEN NOW : It's All Kicking Off! New formation, some new faces, but the optimism has gone at Old Trafford By AADAM PATEL Published: 21:34, 27 December 2024 | Updated: 22:04, 27 December 2024 e-mail 25 shares 1 View comments Joao Pedro was fortunate not to get sent off after he tried to elbow Yehor Yarmoliuk in the face but failed to make contact as Brighton’s December pain went on in a goalless draw against Brentford. On the pitch, referee Andy Madley deemed there was no violent conduct and after a lengthy stoppage to check for a possible red card, Chris Kavanagh on VAR duty deemed that Madley’s call was not a clear and obvious error despite replays clearly showing Pedro lashing out at the Brentford midfielder. With 15 minutes to go, Yarmoliuk dragged back Pedro to stop a Brighton attack but the forward’s frustrations boiled over as he attempted to elbow him in response. Yarmoliuk was booked for the foul but Pedro didn’t even get a yellow card for his actions, with Kavanagh determining there was no violent conduct as Pedro didn’t make contact. The Premier League were quick to release a statement regarding the incident via X which read: 'The referee’s call of no red card to João Pedro for violent conduct was checked and confirmed by VAR, who deemed the referee’s call was not clearly and obviously wrong.' Brighton 's December pain went on as they wasted an array of chances in a goalless draw against Brentford , that made it six games without a win for Fabian Hurzeler’s side. Joao Pedro was fortunate not to get sent off after he tried to elbow Yehor Yarmoliuk Referee Andy Madley deemed there was no violent conduct after Yarmoliuk dragged back Pedro to stop a Brighton attack Since their last victory on November 23, the Seagulls have plummeted from second to mid-table and week by week, the absence of Danny Welbeck - out with an ankle injury - is proving crucial. This should have been the ideal game for Brighton against a Brentford side that went into this clash on the south coast with just one point on the road all season. Brighton were wasteful from the outset with Julio Enciso having eight attempts on goal in the first half alone - the last Premier League player to do that was Luis Suarez in 2013. In the 4th minute, Enciso hit the post after Brighton’s high press caught Mark Flekken out and minutes later, the Dutch keeper was forced to make a diving stop to deny Carlos Baleba. Enciso then blew another golden opportunity heading straight into Flekken’s hands but two minutes later, Brentford had the ball in the net after a ruthless counter. Yoane Wissa showed Enciso how to finish with a superb strike that beat Bart Verbruggen and had the away dugout out of their seats but VAR showed he was marginally offside. It was a warning for Brighton, who came close again with Flekken saving from Brajan Grada, Enciso and Matt O’Riley. Yoane Wissa thought he scored the game opener but it was ruled out for offside In the 36th minute, Flekken was forced off with a hamstring injury after keeping out Mitoma’s cross with his right foot, and replaced by Hakon Valdimarsson, who made his Premier League debut. Flekken made six saves in a busy first-half and Brighton looked to test his Icelandic replacement’s confidence early on with O’Riley and Kaoru Mitoma both having a go from distance while Enciso’s evening was summed up by a shot that almost went out for a throw-in. The 20-year-old’s last goal - which won Premier League goal of the season - came in May 2023, Despite Brighton having 15 attempts to Brentford’s two in an opening 45 which the home side dominated, it was goalless at the break. Enciso continued to get in dangerous positions in the second-half though lacked composure in front of goal and with Brighton failing to make their dominance count, Hurzeler’s frustration grew on the touchline. He made a triple change in the 66th minute before replacing Enciso with Georginio Rutter in the 78th minute. At the other end, Thomas Frank’s side looked to nick the three points but Verbruggen saved comfortably from Wissa on the counter, before keeping out Mikkel Damsgaard’s strike. There was time late on for Yasin Ayari to blaze over on a frustrating night for the home fans, where their lack of a finisher - with Joao Pedro having a tough evening and Evan Ferguson out due to injury - cost them three points. Enciso continued to get in dangerous positions in the second-half for The Seagulls though lacked composure in front of goal Hurzeler turned to Solly March, who came on in the dying stages for the first time since rupturing his cruciate ligament in October 2023 and the 30-year-old got the biggest reception of the night but there was no time for a festive miracle, as his last gasp effort flew over. For the travelling Brentford fans however, it was a late Christmas present in the form of a rare point on the road. 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President-elect Donald Trump says he will nominate former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to serve as U.S. Attorney General in his new administration. "For too long, the partisan Department of Justice has been weaponized against me and other Republicans," Trump wrote in an announcement of the nomination. "Not anymore. Pam will refocus the DOJ to its intended purpose of fighting crime, and making America safe again." Bondi was Florida's attorney general from 2011 to 2019. During her tenure, she brought or participated in lawsuits to overturn the Affordable Care Act. Bondi was also a defense lawyer for Trump during his first impeachment trial in the U.S. Senate and has worked at the conservative nonprofit America First Policy Institute . Bondi's nomination is subject to Senate confirmation. RELATED STORY | Matt Gaetz says he's removing his name for consideration for attorney general Bondi's nomination comes the same day that former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration for the position. Trump nominated Gaetz last week, a decision that was quickly criticized by both Democrats and Republicans. On Thursday, Trump thanked Gaetz for his efforts to try and secure the support of the senators needed for confirmation. "Matt has a wonderful future, and I look forward to watching all of the great things he will do," Trump said on Truth Social. This is a developing story and will be updated.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Sean Monahan scored twice in his 800th NHL game, helping Columbus beat the Boston Bruins 6-2 Friday night and extending the Blue Jackets’ home win streak to three games. Dmitri Voronkov added two goals and an assist, extending his point streak to six games. Kirill Marchenko’s goal and two assists gave him points in a career-high seven straight. Adam Fantilli also scored, and Elvis Merzlikins made 23 saves for Columbus. Zach Werenski had four assists for the second time in his career, setting a franchise record with points in 12 straight home games. Pavel Zacha and Charlie Coyle scored, and Joonas Korpisalo stopped 27 shots for Boston, which lost its second straight on the road. Brad Marchand’s assist on Coyle's goal extended his point streak to 11 games. Takeaways Boston: The Bruins looked competitive when they tied the score with a goal late in the first, but were stagnant in the second, going nearly 10 minutes without a shot on goal and then allowing five unanswered goals in a lackluster performance. Columbus: The Blue Jackets came out with jump and spent much of the first period in Boston’s end before dominating the second and trading goals in the third for its most complete game of the season. Key moment The Blue Jackets scored three goals in a span of 2:47 in the second and added another with 46 seconds left in the period, breaking the game open and improving to 10-0-3 when leading after two periods. Columbus Blue Jackets' Dmitri Voronkov, center, scores against Boston Bruins' Joonas Korpisalo, left, as Brandon Carlo defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. Credit: AP/Jay LaPrete Key stat The Blue Jackets scored three power-play goals for the first time since Feb. 23, 2021, in a home loss to Chicago. They have recorded power-play goals in eight of their last 10 games. The Bruins have given up three power-play goals in a game six times this season. Up next The teams complete a back-to-back home-and-home, with Boston hosting Columbus on Saturday.Hundreds pack Union Station for 9th annual tree lighting ceremony

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On Tuesday, November 26, President Paul Kagame met with Professor Kingsley Chiedu Moghalu, the President of the African School of Governance (ASG), at Urugwiro Village. Launched in October 2024, the school is situated in Kigali and will provide top-tier graduate programs in policy, research, governance, leadership, and management, with the goal of developing future leaders on the African continent. “It was an honour to have had [an] audience with Rwandan President Paul Kagame this afternoon. I deeply appreciate his vision and support for the African School of Governance (ASG) and his commitment to Africa’s progress and transformation,” Moghalu said. The ASG was established by President Kagame and Hailemariam Desalegn, the former Ethiopian Prime Minister, after consulting with various African leaders, academics, and philanthropists who are committed to improving governance across the continent Read Also: Tinubu to embark on state visit to France The Mastercard Foundation is supporting the initiative through its Young Africa Works strategy, which seeks to help 30 million young Africans—with 70 per cent being women—find meaningful and dignified employment by 2030. The school boasts a distinguished independent governing board led by Makhtar Diop, who serves as the Managing Director of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and is a former Senegalese Minister of Finance and Economy. Other notable board members include Donald Kaberuka, the former President of the African Development Bank; Hajer Gueldich, a Professor at the University of Carthage; Kishore Mahbubani, the former Dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore; and Francis Gatare, CEO of the Rwanda Development Board. As the first President of ASG, Professor Moghalu—a globally recognised expert in public policy and governance—is working to guide the institution towards its ambitious objectives.

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Democrat Jerry Nadler steps aside from top Judiciary role, avoiding party fightNoneMan who buried child alive escapes from mental health wardA Connecticut couple has been charged in Minnesota with being part of a shoplifting ring suspected of stealing around $1 million in goods across the country from the upscale athletic wear retailer Lululemon. Jadion Anthony Richards, 44, and Akwele Nickeisha Lawes-Richards, 45, both of Danbury, Connecticut, were charged this month with one felony count of organized retail theft. Both went free last week after posting bail bonds of $100,000 for him and $30,000 for her, court records show. They're due back in Ramsey County District Court in St. Paul on Dec. 16. According to the criminal complaints, a Lululemon investigator had been tracking the pair even before police first confronted them on Nov. 14 at a store in suburban Roseville. The investigator told police the couple were responsible for hundreds of thousands of dollars in losses across the country, the complaints said. They would steal items and make fraudulent returns, it said. Police found suitcases containing more than $50,000 worth of Lululemon clothing when they searched the couple's hotel room in Bloomington, the complaint said. RELATED STORY | Florida social media influencer arrested for stealing from Target According to the investigator, they were also suspected in thefts from Lululemon stores in Colorado, Utah, New York and Connecticut, the complaint said. Within Minnesota, they were also accused of thefts at stores in Minneapolis and the suburbs of Woodbury, Edina and Minnetonka. The investigator said the two were part of a group that would usually travel to a city and hit Lululemon stores there for two days, return to the East Coast to exchange the items without receipts for new items, take back the new items with the return receipts for credit card refunds, then head back out to commit more thefts, the complaint said. In at least some of the thefts, it said, Richards would enter the store first and buy one or two cheap items. He'd then return to the sales floor where, with help from Lawes-Richards, they would remove a security sensor from another item and put it on one of the items he had just purchased. Lawes-Richards and another woman would then conceal leggings under their clothing. They would then leave together. When the security sensors at the door went off, he would offer staff the bag with the items he had bought, while the women would keep walking out, fooling the staff into thinking it was his sensor that had set off the alarm, the complaint said. Richards' attorney declined to comment. Lawes-Richards' public defender did not immediately return a call seeking comment Monday. "This outcome continues to underscore our ongoing collaboration with law enforcement and our investments in advanced technology, team training and investigative capabilities to combat retail crime and hold offenders accountable," Tristen Shields, Lululemon's vice president of asset protection, said in a statement. "We remain dedicated to continuing these efforts to address and prevent this industrywide issue." The two are being prosecuted under a state law enacted last year that seeks to crack down on organized retail theft. One of its chief authors, Sen. Ron Latz, of St. Louis Park, said 34 states already had organized retail crime laws on their books. "I am glad to see it is working as intended to bring down criminal operations," Latz said in a statement. "This type of theft harms retailers in myriad ways, including lost economic activity, job loss, and threats to worker safety when crime goes unaddressed. It also harms consumers through rising costs and compromised products being resold online." Two Minnesota women were also charged under the new law in August. They were accused of targeting a Lululemon store in Minneapolis.

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