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Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations have been cancelled as weather warnings for wind, rain and snow are forecast across the UK over the coming days.
Trinidad and Tobago has declared a state of emergency as gang violence in the Caribbean nation continues to escalate.
President Christine Carla Kangaloo issued the declaration on the advice of Prime Minister Keith Rowley, who had been under growing pressure to take action over worsening crime figures.
The twin-island republic has one of the highest homicide rates in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a record murder tally of more than 620 this year so far in a population of 1.5 million people.
Organised crime is responsible for the majority of the murders, many of them linked to the international drug trade.
According to the US state department, the country's close proximity to Venezuela, porous borders and direct transportation routes to Europe and North America make it "a prime location for narcotics trans-shipment".
In the latest violent incident, five men were shot dead in a shop in the poverty-stricken Laventille area on Sunday. Police believe the killings were in reprisal for the murder of a prominent gang member the previous day.
Under the state of emergency, police will have the authority to arrest people on suspicion of involvement in crimes. They will also have the power to "search and enter both public and private premises as necessary".
The prime minister's office issued a statement saying the intention was to "address individuals who pose a threat to public safety, particularly those involved in criminal activities and the illegal use of firearms".
However, it added that there were no plans to impose a curfew.
It is unclear how the state of emergency will affect Trinidad's world-renowned Carnival, which is set to culminate in a massive street parade on the Monday and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday in early March.
The event is a major tourist attraction which brings in tens of thousands of visitors from overseas, but heightened security measures could put a damper on the festivities.
The move comes as Trinidad and Tobago gears up for a general election, which must be held by August 2025.
Rowley's governing People's National Movement party, in power since September 2015, faces a strong challenge from the opposition United National Congress, led by former Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar.
Psalm 118:55
Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition
55 In the night I have remembered thy name, O Lord: and have kept thy law.
In London, City Hall is monitoring weather conditions ahead of the capital's New Year's Eve fireworks display
Two men were found dead in a remote forest while searching for Sasquatch, also commonly known as Bigfoot, according to authorities in Washington State.
The two men from Portland, Oregon, were found dead after a three-day search was launched on Christmas Day after a family member reported that the pair had not returned from a trip to the Gifford Pinchot National Forest to search for proof of the mythical hairy, forest-dwelling, bi-pedal primates.
The search involved over 60 volunteers searching with aircrafts and dogs in heavily wooded terrain and brutally-cold weather conditions, the Skamania County Sheriff's Office said in a news release.
"Both deaths appear to be due to exposure, based on weather conditions and ill-preparedness," the statement said.
The January transfer window is a notoriously tricky time to do business.
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A South Korean man accused of being responsible for a cryptocurrency crisis which cost investors $40bn (£31.8bn) has been extradited to the United States.
Do Kwon was the boss of Terraform, which operated two cryptocurrencies - TerraUSD and Luna - both of which collapsed in 2022, sparking a wider sell-off in the crypto market.
The US says he was responsible for the coins' failure, accusing him of "orchestrating a multi-billion dollar crypto asset securities fraud".
Kwon fled South Korea after a warrant for his arrest was issued, eventually ending up in Montenegro where he has now been extradited from, following a lengthy legal battle.
He was previously found guilty of forging documents by a Montenegro court, having been arrested as he was attempting to board a plane to Dubai in March 2023.
It had been unclear whether he would face criminal proceedings in the US, however, as Montenegro does not have extradition treaties with the US or South Korea, which has also been seeking his extradition.
Kwon being sent to the US brings to an end legal proceedings that lasted more than 18 months.
Another year completed on Just Another 606.
Life in Pictures: Jimmy Carter
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113 years since Titanic sank next year.
Many bus passengers in England will face an increase in single fares from £2 to £3 from Wednesday.
Leading campaign groups have said it would result in a "costly start" to 2025.
The previous limit of £2 was introduced under the Conservative government to help with the rising cost of living.
The Department for Transport said, however, that the money raised will help support travel in rural communities and towns where there is a heavy reliance on buses.
The new £3 cap, covering most bus journeys in England, will run until the end of 2025.
Fares that would be below £3 without the cap - such as many in urban areas - are only permitted to rise in line with inflation, which measures how prices change over time.
Buses are the most commonly-used form of public transport, external in Great Britain. But in recent years, thousands of services have been cut due to local councils' funding coming under significant pressure.
Outside of London, bus mileage in the year ending March 2024 was about a quarter lower than in 2005.
There was speculation that the bus fare cap in England would be scrapped entirely at Chancellor Rachel Reeves' first Autumn Budget.
Silviya Barrett, from lobby group Campaign for Better Transport, said that the policy had proven popular with passengers.
While the cap which was due to expire at the end of December was retained, she said that its increase to £3 was "significant".
"The government must now look for a long-term replacement for the scheme from next year to avoid any further rises," she said.
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|| Follow me, follow me, leave your home and family ||English Hymns ||
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Actor Ross Kemp is to return to Albert Square as EastEnders prepares to celebrate its 40th anniversary.
His character Grant Mitchell first appeared in the TV soap almost 35 years ago, and was last seen on screen in 2016.
In a statement, Kemp said he was "delighted to be returning" to the BBC programme.
"EastEnders has always meant so much to me, so to return as the show is about to celebrate such a special anniversary is an absolute honour," he added.
The TV soap first aired on BBC One on 19 February 1985.
Producers said Kemp would return in the New Year for a "short stint" and would "play a significant part in the show's 40th anniversary".
Details of his new storyline and the circumstances of his return have not been revealed, but the BBC said "there is sure to be drama".
In recent weeks, viewers have watched his brother Phil Mitchell (played by Steve McFadden) struggle, while Grant's estranged best friend Nigel has returned to the square. Meanwhile, Grant's ex-wife Sharon is now dating his long lost cousin Teddy Mitchell.
Kemp commented: "Grant has never been far from the action and let's just say, this time is no different as he certainly comes back with a bang."
Grant Mitchell first appeared in Walford in 1990, but has been living in Portugal since his last episode nearly a decade ago.
EastEnders executive producer Chris Clenshaw said he was "absolutely thrilled" to welcome Kemp back, describing Grant as a "legendary role".
"Whilst I'm not currently revealing exactly what brings Grant back to Walford, I can say that his return will play a significant part in the show's 40th anniversary, and will make up many moments of truly unmissable TV."
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Matthew 6:3-4
New International Version
3 But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4 so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
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posted on 30/12/24
Watch: A look back at Jimmy Carter's life
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cwyp2vd1vlvo
posted on 30/12/24
Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations have been cancelled as weather warnings for wind, rain and snow are forecast across the UK over the coming days.
posted on 30/12/24
Trinidad and Tobago has declared a state of emergency as gang violence in the Caribbean nation continues to escalate.
President Christine Carla Kangaloo issued the declaration on the advice of Prime Minister Keith Rowley, who had been under growing pressure to take action over worsening crime figures.
The twin-island republic has one of the highest homicide rates in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a record murder tally of more than 620 this year so far in a population of 1.5 million people.
Organised crime is responsible for the majority of the murders, many of them linked to the international drug trade.
According to the US state department, the country's close proximity to Venezuela, porous borders and direct transportation routes to Europe and North America make it "a prime location for narcotics trans-shipment".
In the latest violent incident, five men were shot dead in a shop in the poverty-stricken Laventille area on Sunday. Police believe the killings were in reprisal for the murder of a prominent gang member the previous day.
Under the state of emergency, police will have the authority to arrest people on suspicion of involvement in crimes. They will also have the power to "search and enter both public and private premises as necessary".
The prime minister's office issued a statement saying the intention was to "address individuals who pose a threat to public safety, particularly those involved in criminal activities and the illegal use of firearms".
However, it added that there were no plans to impose a curfew.
It is unclear how the state of emergency will affect Trinidad's world-renowned Carnival, which is set to culminate in a massive street parade on the Monday and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday in early March.
posted on 30/12/24
The event is a major tourist attraction which brings in tens of thousands of visitors from overseas, but heightened security measures could put a damper on the festivities.
The move comes as Trinidad and Tobago gears up for a general election, which must be held by August 2025.
Rowley's governing People's National Movement party, in power since September 2015, faces a strong challenge from the opposition United National Congress, led by former Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar.
posted on 31/12/24
Psalm 118:55
Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition
55 In the night I have remembered thy name, O Lord: and have kept thy law.
posted on 31/12/24
In London, City Hall is monitoring weather conditions ahead of the capital's New Year's Eve fireworks display
posted on 31/12/24
Two men were found dead in a remote forest while searching for Sasquatch, also commonly known as Bigfoot, according to authorities in Washington State.
The two men from Portland, Oregon, were found dead after a three-day search was launched on Christmas Day after a family member reported that the pair had not returned from a trip to the Gifford Pinchot National Forest to search for proof of the mythical hairy, forest-dwelling, bi-pedal primates.
The search involved over 60 volunteers searching with aircrafts and dogs in heavily wooded terrain and brutally-cold weather conditions, the Skamania County Sheriff's Office said in a news release.
"Both deaths appear to be due to exposure, based on weather conditions and ill-preparedness," the statement said.
posted on 31/12/24
The January transfer window is a notoriously tricky time to do business.
posted on 31/12/24
Comment deleted by Article Creator
posted on 31/12/24
A South Korean man accused of being responsible for a cryptocurrency crisis which cost investors $40bn (£31.8bn) has been extradited to the United States.
Do Kwon was the boss of Terraform, which operated two cryptocurrencies - TerraUSD and Luna - both of which collapsed in 2022, sparking a wider sell-off in the crypto market.
The US says he was responsible for the coins' failure, accusing him of "orchestrating a multi-billion dollar crypto asset securities fraud".
Kwon fled South Korea after a warrant for his arrest was issued, eventually ending up in Montenegro where he has now been extradited from, following a lengthy legal battle.
He was previously found guilty of forging documents by a Montenegro court, having been arrested as he was attempting to board a plane to Dubai in March 2023.
It had been unclear whether he would face criminal proceedings in the US, however, as Montenegro does not have extradition treaties with the US or South Korea, which has also been seeking his extradition.
Kwon being sent to the US brings to an end legal proceedings that lasted more than 18 months.
posted on 31/12/24
Another year completed on Just Another 606.
posted on 31/12/24
Life in Pictures: Jimmy Carter
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm52kxmx01go
posted on 31/12/24
113 years since Titanic sank next year.
posted on 31/12/24
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posted on 1/1/25
Many bus passengers in England will face an increase in single fares from £2 to £3 from Wednesday.
Leading campaign groups have said it would result in a "costly start" to 2025.
The previous limit of £2 was introduced under the Conservative government to help with the rising cost of living.
The Department for Transport said, however, that the money raised will help support travel in rural communities and towns where there is a heavy reliance on buses.
The new £3 cap, covering most bus journeys in England, will run until the end of 2025.
Fares that would be below £3 without the cap - such as many in urban areas - are only permitted to rise in line with inflation, which measures how prices change over time.
Buses are the most commonly-used form of public transport, external in Great Britain. But in recent years, thousands of services have been cut due to local councils' funding coming under significant pressure.
Outside of London, bus mileage in the year ending March 2024 was about a quarter lower than in 2005.
posted on 1/1/25
There was speculation that the bus fare cap in England would be scrapped entirely at Chancellor Rachel Reeves' first Autumn Budget.
Silviya Barrett, from lobby group Campaign for Better Transport, said that the policy had proven popular with passengers.
While the cap which was due to expire at the end of December was retained, she said that its increase to £3 was "significant".
"The government must now look for a long-term replacement for the scheme from next year to avoid any further rises," she said.
posted on 1/1/25
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posted on 1/1/25
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posted on 1/1/25
|| Follow me, follow me, leave your home and family ||English Hymns ||
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lry-SRbAxUA
posted on 1/1/25
Actor Ross Kemp is to return to Albert Square as EastEnders prepares to celebrate its 40th anniversary.
His character Grant Mitchell first appeared in the TV soap almost 35 years ago, and was last seen on screen in 2016.
In a statement, Kemp said he was "delighted to be returning" to the BBC programme.
"EastEnders has always meant so much to me, so to return as the show is about to celebrate such a special anniversary is an absolute honour," he added.
The TV soap first aired on BBC One on 19 February 1985.
Producers said Kemp would return in the New Year for a "short stint" and would "play a significant part in the show's 40th anniversary".
Details of his new storyline and the circumstances of his return have not been revealed, but the BBC said "there is sure to be drama".
In recent weeks, viewers have watched his brother Phil Mitchell (played by Steve McFadden) struggle, while Grant's estranged best friend Nigel has returned to the square. Meanwhile, Grant's ex-wife Sharon is now dating his long lost cousin Teddy Mitchell.
Kemp commented: "Grant has never been far from the action and let's just say, this time is no different as he certainly comes back with a bang."
Grant Mitchell first appeared in Walford in 1990, but has been living in Portugal since his last episode nearly a decade ago.
EastEnders executive producer Chris Clenshaw said he was "absolutely thrilled" to welcome Kemp back, describing Grant as a "legendary role".
"Whilst I'm not currently revealing exactly what brings Grant back to Walford, I can say that his return will play a significant part in the show's 40th anniversary, and will make up many moments of truly unmissable TV."
posted on 1/1/25
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GOAL - Brentford 1-2 Arsenal
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posted on 1/1/25
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Sunderland 2-1 Sheff Utd
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Matthew 6:3-4
New International Version
3 But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4 so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
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