lucky cat mega jackpot results

lucky cat mega jackpot results S&P/TSX composite down more than 100 points Tuesday, U.S. stock markets also lower TORONTO — Canada's main stock index lost more than 100 points Tuesday ahead of an expected interest rate cut Wednesday, while U.S. markets were also down. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 121.09 points at 25,504.33. Rosa Saba, The Canadian Press Dec 10, 2024 1:44 PM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message The TMX logo is shown in Toronto, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paige Taylor White TORONTO — Canada's main stock index lost more than 100 points Tuesday ahead of an expected interest rate cut Wednesday, while U.S. markets were also down. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 121.09 points at 25,504.33. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 154.10 points at 44,247.83. The S&P 500 index was down 17.94 points at 6,034.91, while the Nasdaq composite was down 49.45 points at 19,687.24. “Relative to the churn we have seen in the markets the last few days ... today being a little bit of a boring day would be fairly welcome for many investors,” said Stephen Duench, vice-president and portfolio manager for AGF Investments Inc. Wednesday is set to be more exciting, with an interest rate cut expected in Canada and important consumer inflation data coming in the U.S. “I do expect a little bit more fireworks tomorrow,” said Duench. The Bank of Canada is widely expected to announce an outsized cut Wednesday of half a percentage point, he said. “Anything other than that would be a surprise.” The U.S. Federal Reserve has its last decision of the year scheduled for next week, and market watchers are leaning toward a smaller quarter-percentage-point cut there, said Duench. It would be the third cut this year after the central bank hiked rates to a two-decade high to fight inflation. The inflation report will be the last significant data point before the central bank’s decision, Duench said. If the inflation report shows price growth is proving more stubborn than expected, that could change the Fed’s thinking on rates next week, he said. “Maybe that's part of the reason we've seen churn in the market the last few days in the U.S.” Beneath the surface, there was some movement in the tech sector, where Oracle sank 6.7 per cent after its latest earnings report missed expectations. Meanwhile, Google's stock price rose by more than five per cent. The company on Tuesday unveiled its new chip meant for quantum computing. Duench said after the advent of artificial technology led a rally earlier this year, quantum computing could be another frontier for investors to keep an eye on. The Canadian dollar traded for 70.59 cents US compared with 70.77 cents US on Monday. The January crude oil contract was up 12 cents at US$68.59 per barrel and the January natural gas contract was down two cents at US$3.16 per mmBTU. The February gold contract was up US$32.60 at US$2,718.40 an ounce and the March copper contract was down less than a penny at US$4.27 a pound. — With files from The Associated Press This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 10, 2024. Companies in this story: (TSX:GSPTSE, TSX:CADUSD) Rosa Saba, The Canadian Press See a typo/mistake? Have a story/tip? This has been shared 0 times 0 Shares Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message More The Mix Proposed merger of Kroger and Albertsons is halted by federal, state judges Dec 10, 2024 2:02 PM GM to retreat from robotaxis and stop funding its Cruise autonomous vehicle unit Dec 10, 2024 1:58 PM Key details about the man accused of killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO Dec 10, 2024 1:49 PM Featured Flyer

Illegal ramps spark road safety concernsBenchmark Reiterates “Buy” Rating for i3 Verticals (NASDAQ:IIIV)PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George has a bone bruise on his left knee and will miss two games, the team said Thursday. The 76ers said George did not suffer any structural damage when he injured the same knee that he hyperextended during the preseason in Wednesday night's loss at Memphis. The game marked the first time this season the All-Star trio of George, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey started a game together. George will miss home games Friday against Brooklyn and Sunday against the Los Angeles Clippers, his former team. A nine-time All-Star, the 34-year-old George will be evaluated again on Monday. Wednesday's 117-111 loss to the Grizzlies dropped the Sixers to 2-12, the worst record in the NBA headed into Thursday night's games. George signed a four-year, $212 million contract with Philadelphia after five seasons with the Clippers. He has averaged 14.9 points in eight games this season. Embiid has been out with injuries, load management rest and a suspension, while Maxey was sidelined with a hamstring injury. An expected contender in the Eastern Conference, the Sixers haven't won since an overtime victory against Charlotte on Nov. 10. AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/nba

ANAS Sarwar was doubtless delighted to be named Scottish Politician of the Year at an awards bash on Thursday. But while the applause of fellow politicians , lobbyists and journalists may be good for the ego, the contest that matters is the Holyrood election in 17 months’ time. 2 Anas Sarwar will have his work cut out if he wants to restore Labour in Holyrood Credit: Alamy 2 Chris Musson reckons UK Labour's tough start could also have an impact Credit: Andrew Barr That will be determined by votes, not the whims of a chin-stroking judging panel. And while Labour may have trounced the SNP in July’s General Election , the May 2026 Scottish Parliament vote is a different ball game. Focus will be on Sarwar and SNP leader John Swinney . Not Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak . And without trust in Sarwar, Scottish Labour will fail . READ MORE POLITICS NASTY BUSINESS Trump's son says SNP makes doing business in Scotland 'virtually impossible' PARTY'S OVER Nigel Farage's Reform Party could wreck SNP's hold over Holyrood Last week, two worrying signs emerged for Labour on that very issue. Firstly, another poll showed the SNP - despite their obvious shortcomings - are still most trusted to run the show at Holyrood. The Nats have a comfortable lead in Scottish Parliament voting intentions, despite losing support. That can perhaps be put down, in part, to Labour’s rocky first months in power. Look how public opinion has changed since July. Most read in The Scottish Sun HIT AND RUN Car 'deliberately' ploughs into fans outside Premier League stadium after match PHIL THE HEAT Latest on Philippe Clement's future at Rangers amid swirling sack rumours TRAGIC FIND Body found on Scots island in search for missing woman, 28, as family informed REST EASY Andy Murray flooded with messages as he shares heart-breaking family update Despite Labour claiming they’d do things differently to those dastardly Tories, they seem to be doing their best to disappoint. If there is one thing that people dislike, it’s being treated like mugs. Anas Sarwar gets behind the decks and dances on stage at Labour conference There’s enough people who feel Labour are doing just that. There was the feigned horror at the state of public finances right after the General Election. Find out what's really going on Register now for our free weekly politics newsletter for an insightful and irreverent look at the (sometimes excruciating) world of Scottish Politics. Every Thursday our hotshot politics team goes behind the headlines to bring you a rundown of key events - plus insights and gossip from the corridors of power, including a 'Plonker' and 'Star' of the Week. Sign up now and make sure you don't miss a beat. The politicians would hate that. SIGN UP FOR FREE NOW The next stage in this act — probably scripted months before the election — was to say they’re going to have to cut the universal Winter Fuel Payment to help fill this hole. This is a party that deployed the “Tory cost of living crisis” mantra precisely because they knew how much it mattered. So, to make it worse for millions of pensioners was a bold move. They also whacked up employer’s National Insurance at the Budget. This was clumsy sleight-of-hand, with Labour insisting they had stuck to their manifesto pledge that “We will not make working people pay more tax”. So, they lump the burden on employers — but in the full knowledge this will be passed on to workers. Worse still, the Labour-controlled Treasury then boasted in a thoroughly dishonest social media campaign that there were “no increases to rates of income tax , National Insurance or VAT”. Such was the backlash, they removed the ad. But with power, comes arrogance. They think they can get away with this stuff — especially as they are at the start of a five-year term. However, Scottish Labour leader Sarwar is not in power. He doesn’t have the luxury of time. He needs to earn trust, not haemorrhage it, and show that he, unlike Starmer and Reeves, is not in the business of hoodwinking ordinary folk. Yet last week — in that second of the worrying signs I mentioned — he did just that. His emphatic claim that a Scottish Labour government would “reinstate” the Winter Fuel Payment is misleading at best. A bit of background is needed to explain this nonsense. The Winter Fuel Payment has just been devolved and is now called the Pension Age Winter Heating Payment. The SNP echoed the Chancellor and ended the universal nature of the benefit, arguing it had lost cash due to the Westminster change. So, across the UK , the payment will now go only to those who get pension credits. But Scottish Labour know — because Swinney has said so — that SNP ministers may bring back the universal payment from next year. They may well announce this at the Holy-rood Budget next week, using some of the extra funding that came to the Scottish Government from Reeves’s UK Budget. With this in mind, it seems Sarwar decided to get in first. And I admit that when I saw Labour’s snazzy social media graphic, I fell for the spin. A photo of Sarwar smiling at a pensioner was accompanied with the statement: “JUST ANNOUNCED: A Scottish Labour Government will reinstate the Winter Fuel Payment.” I thought — like many readers doubtless will — that this means that all pensioners would get the payment again, on the same terms they did previously. Because that’s what “reinstate” means. But no. On looking into the details, Scottish Labour admit they intend to “taper” the payment — meaning the payment amount falls as a pensioner’s income rises. So, they are going to means-test it, but in a different way. Not “reinstate” the previous regime, as the emphatic pledge says. Might the “taper” mean some pensioners get, say, a token £1? A Labour spokesman told me this was possible, but details had not yet been decided. So, what are we left with? A pledge to “reinstate the Winter Fuel Payment” which will not reinstate the previous regime. That’s not just spin, it’s utterly misleading. It exploits the fact that the subject is a bit complicated and many people would just swallow the soundbite. But even if not now, people will twig in the end - especially given 17 months. And what’s that going to do for trust in Sarwar? Leaving people with a false impression, is of course a technique deployed frequently in politics . This is done on the basis that a great deal of people who work for parties and governments are smartarses who do think you’re mugs. Read more on the Scottish Sun REST EASY Andy Murray flooded with messages as he shares heart-breaking family update COUGH UP Motorhome park owner shuts after guests leave without paying using shock trick That is starting to look as true of Labour as it is of the SNP and the Tories. But if the slipperiness continues, it will not bode well for Sarwar’s electoral fortunes.

Klaus Vedfelt/DigitalVision via Getty Images After 30 years of scouting ETFs (and mutual funds prior to that), I feel like I've learned a lot about the nuances of these vehicles. I also managed 3 different mutual funds once upon a time, so I've seen SUNGARDEN YARP PORTFOLIO By Rob Isbitts and Sungarden Investment Publishing A community dedicated to navigating modern markets with consistency, discipline and humility Full Access $1,500/year Legacy pricing of $975 for first 35 subscribers, a savings of 35% Direct access to Rob and his live YARP portfolio, featuring a trademarked stock selection process he developed as a private portfolio and fund manager, and his decades of technical analysis experience. 24/7 access to Sungarden’s investment research deck Bottom-line analysis of stocks, ETFs, and option strategies Trade alerts and rationale, delivered in real-time Proprietary educational content You won’t get: sales pitches, outlandish claims, greed-driven speculation Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.

‘Intrusive and presumptuous’: Fury in Germany after Musk backs far-right party ahead of electionsFrom Maui to the Caribbean, Thanksgiving tournaments a beloved part of college basketball

An unlicenced marijuana dispensary in Kingston, Ont. was shut down by police for the second time in a week. Kingston police say they were notified that an illegal dispensary at 185 Division Street had reopened only days after officers executed a search warrant and seized various cannabis products on Nov. 13. A second search warrant was executed on Nov. 19 under the Cannabis Act. Police say they found a number of point-of-sale devices, advertising signage, unstamped tobacco products and Canadian currency on-site. Police seized 10,061 grams of loose marijuana, 765 grams of pre-rolled marijuana joints, 736 grams of hash and 7,967 grams of edible gummies and chocolates. The drugs came with a street value of $195,290, police say. Police had previously seized $170,000 worth of cannabis and unstamped tobacco products during last week's bust. The sign for an illegal cannabis dispensary in Kingston, Ont. (Kingston Police) "The public is reminded that cannabis-related businesses must operate in compliance with Ontario regulations. Illegal operations undermine licensed businesses, public health, and safety," Kingston police said in a news release. A 23-year-old woman from Kingston was charged and released on an undertaking with two counts under the Cannabis Control Act and one count of unstamped tobacco under the Criminal Code of Canada. Ottawa Top Stories uOttawa to reconsider participation in U-Pass if city increases student fares, student union says 2 arrested during Greenpeace protest outside Stornoway residence in Ottawa McDonald's Canada CEO not ruling out a return to the ByWard Market From essential goods to common stocking stuffers, Trudeau offering Canadians temporary tax relief Illegal marijuana dispensary in Kingston, Ont. busted for 2nd time in a week She thought her children just had a cough or fever. A mother shares sons' experience with walking pneumonia OPP launches 'Project Atlas' to fight cryptocurrency fraud Police looking to identify Little Italy assault suspect CTVNews.ca Top Stories From essential goods to common stocking stuffers, Trudeau offering Canadians temporary tax relief Canadians will soon receive a temporary tax break on several items, along with a one-time $250 rebate, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Thursday. She thought her children just had a cough or fever. A mother shares sons' experience with walking pneumonia A mother shares with CTVNews.ca her family's health scare as medical experts say cases of the disease and other respiratory illnesses have surged, filling up emergency departments nationwide. Putin says Russia attacked Ukraine with a new missile that he claims the West can't stop Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Thursday that Moscow has tested a new intermediate-range missile in a strike on Ukraine, and he warned that it could use the weapon against countries that have allowed Kyiv to use their missiles to strike Russia. Service Canada holding back 85K passports amid Canada Post mail strike Approximately 85,000 new passports are being held back by Service Canada, which stopped mailing them out a week before the nationwide Canada Post strike. Taylor Swift's motorcade spotted along Toronto's Gardiner Expressway Taylor Swift is officially back in Toronto for round two. The popstar princess's motorcade was seen driving along the Gardiner Expressway on Tuesday afternoon, making its way to the downtown core ahead of night four of ‘The Eras Tour’ at the Rogers Centre. Manitoba RCMP issue Canada-wide warrant for Ontario semi-driver charged in deadly crash Manitoba RCMP have issued a Canada-wide arrest warrant for the semi-driver involved in a crash that killed an eight-year-old girl and her mother. Here's a list of items that will be GST/HST-free over the holidays Canadians won’t have to pay GST on a selection of items this holiday season, the prime minister vowed on Thursday. Mother charged after infant dies in midtown Toronto: police The mother of an infant who died after being found at an apartment building in midtown Toronto on Wednesday has been charged with failing to provide the necessaries of life. B.C. man who sold Porsche to scammers shares cautionary tale A man from B.C.’s Lower Mainland who was scammed while selling his Porsche Cayenne online is sharing his cautionary tale – while calling for increased protections from the government. Shopping Trends The Shopping Trends team is independent of the journalists at CTV News. We may earn a commission when you use our links to shop. Read about us. Editor's Picks The Ultimate 2024 Holiday Gift Guide For Nature Lovers And Outdoor Adventurers 27 Of The Absolute Best Stocking Stuffers For Men 19 Of The Absolute Best Gift Exchange Ideas For 2024 Home Our Guide to the Best Jewellery Boxes You Can Find Online Right Now 16 Home Gadgets That'll Make Your Life Easier The 5 Best Drip Coffee Makers In Canada In 2024, Tested and Reviewed Gifts 23 Great Secret Santa Gifts Under $15 From Amazon Canada All The Best Beauty Stocking Stuffers That Ring In Under $25 24 Of The Best Host And Hostess Gifts You Can Find Online Right Now Beauty 20 Anti-Aging Skincare Products That Reviewers Can’t Stop Talking About 12 Budget-Friendly Makeup Brushes And Tools Worth Adding To Your Kit If You Suffer From Dry Skin, You'll Want To Add At Least One Of These Hydrating Moisturizers To Your Cart Deals These 2024 Advent Calendars Are All On Sale Right Now For Black Friday Week Run, Don't Walk — These Reviewer-Favourite Loop Earplugs Are Majorly On Sale For Amazon's Black Friday Week Sale Amazon Canada's Black Friday Week Is On: This Smart Thermometer Will Make Holiday Cooking So Much Easier (And It’s 20% Off Right Now) Atlantic From essential goods to common stocking stuffers, Trudeau offering Canadians temporary tax relief Canadians will soon receive a temporary tax break on several items, along with a one-time $250 rebate, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Thursday. 'This is cold': P.E.I. mother upset over decision to remove late daughter's photos from school memorial wall A high school on Prince Edward Island is removing pictures of its late students from a memorial wall – a decision that has upset one mother whose daughter attended the school. Fredericton man facing several charges after five people taken hostage A 36-year-old Fredericton man is facing several charges, including forcible confinement, after police say five people were taken hostage in the city. Toronto Taylor Swift's motorcade spotted along Toronto's Gardiner Expressway Taylor Swift is officially back in Toronto for round two. The popstar princess's motorcade was seen driving along the Gardiner Expressway on Tuesday afternoon, making its way to the downtown core ahead of night four of ‘The Eras Tour’ at the Rogers Centre. 2 people arrested, 3rd suspect still at large in connection with fatal Brampton shooting Two people have been arrested and another suspect remains at large in connection with a fatal shooting in Brampton earlier this month. Mother charged after infant dies in midtown Toronto: police The mother of an infant who died after being found at an apartment building in midtown Toronto on Wednesday has been charged with failing to provide the necessaries of life. Montreal Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside Concordia University amid Quebec-wide boycotts The lobby of Concordia University’s Hall Building was flooded with pro-Palestinian protesters Thursday as others gathered and chanted outside the campus as part of Quebec-wide solidarity strikes. Quebec fiscal update: $2.1B in new spending, axes tax credit for older workers Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard tabled an economic update on Thursday with $2.1 billion in new spending over five years amid what he described as a stronger-than-expected recovery from last year's economic slowdown. Northvolt says Quebec battery plant will proceed despite bankruptcy filing Northvolt AB has filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States, but said the move will not jeopardize the manufacturer's planned electric vehicle battery plant in Quebec — though hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars invested in the parent company could be lost. Northern Ontario Province pulls funding for North Bay addiction treatment centre After years of delays, the province has pulled the plug on an addiction treatment centre in North Bay. A news release from Canadore College on Thursday confirmed the centre won’t be moving forward. From essential goods to common stocking stuffers, Trudeau offering Canadians temporary tax relief Canadians will soon receive a temporary tax break on several items, along with a one-time $250 rebate, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Thursday. $3M donation to help repair arena in Elliot Lake The City of Elliot Lake said Thursday it has received a $3-million donation from Edward and Suzanne Rogers for the Centennial Arena restoration. Windsor Woman sought following serious assault in west Windsor Windsor police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect wanted in connection to an alleged serious assault that happened this past summer. Service Canada holding back 85K passports amid Canada Post mail strike Approximately 85,000 new passports are being held back by Service Canada, which stopped mailing them out a week before the nationwide Canada Post strike. Leamington's Colton Smith leading the path after college hockey eligibility changes A recent ruling by the NCAA allowing major junior hockey players to maintain college eligibility is starting to change the hockey landscape. London 'We asked.. No answer': Western students continue to press for a divestment strategy Concerned staff and students continue to look for progress on divestment issues by Western University administration. London man arrested after attempting to break into a home, threatening residents Police say that on Thursday, November 21 between the hours of 1:30 a.m., and 4:30 a.m. the suspect came and went from a residence on Conway Drive. From essential goods to common stocking stuffers, Trudeau offering Canadians temporary tax relief Canadians will soon receive a temporary tax break on several items, along with a one-time $250 rebate, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Thursday. Kitchener FunGuyz says it's closing all 30 of its magic mushroom stores in Ontario FunGuyz, which calls itself the biggest magic mushroom dispensary in Canada, says it's shutting down all 30 of its Ontario locations. Grand River Transit LRT involved in Kitchener crash A busy Kitchener street could be closed for several hours after a crash involving a Grand River Transit vehicle. From essential goods to common stocking stuffers, Trudeau offering Canadians temporary tax relief Canadians will soon receive a temporary tax break on several items, along with a one-time $250 rebate, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Thursday. Barrie How to avoid the number one cause of lung cancer in non-smokers, according to health experts Radon is the number one cause of lung cancer in non-smokers in Canada, according to Grey Bruce Public Health Unit. OPP launch 'Project Atlas' to curb crypto scams With the rise of cryptocurrency investment scams, the OPP have launched ‘Project Atlas’ this week, an initiative to clamp down on investment fraud. Residents questioning just how safe the City of Barrie is An armed stand-off ... 16 hours in length... requiring dozens of officers and reinforcements. Heavily armed tactical officers and crisis negotiators responding to a mental health call in the heart of the city... and limited communication from police during the ordeal. Winnipeg Manitoba RCMP issue Canada-wide warrant for Ontario semi-driver charged in deadly crash Manitoba RCMP have issued a Canada-wide arrest warrant for the semi-driver involved in a crash that killed an eight-year-old girl and her mother. 1991-2024 | Winnipeg Sea Bears player Chad Posthumus dies at 33 Sea Bears centre Chad Posthumus has died at age 33. From essential goods to common stocking stuffers, Trudeau offering Canadians temporary tax relief Canadians will soon receive a temporary tax break on several items, along with a one-time $250 rebate, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Thursday. Calgary Police probe possible connection between Calgary house fire and Bitcoin threats Calgary police are seeking information in relation to a Tuesday fire in Hillhurst that they believe was deliberately set and allegations it could be connected to a frightening Bitcoin scam. Six shots fired after Calgary road rage incident, police seek dash-cam footage Calgary police are looking for dash-cam footage as they investigate a shooting in the community of Cityscape believed to be the result of road rage. Flashback documentary explores the Edmonton dance club that changed Alberta Everybody who lived in Edmonton in the 1980s knew it was famous for two things: the mall and the Oilers. Edmonton LIVE | Alberta pitches new rules for auto insurance, including rate hikes, no-fault claims The Alberta government is making changes to auto insurance, including rate hikes and switching to a predominantly no-fault claims model. Alberta forecasts $4.6B surplus in budget update, but braces for uncertainty Alberta is forecasting a $4.6-billion surplus for this fiscal year, but Finance Minister Nate Horner says "mounting pressures" threaten to soon put the province in the red. Oilers without Nurse, Arvidsson, Hyman in lineup against visiting Wild A trio of top-line Edmonton Oilers will be missing from action Thursday. Regina Contractor fatally injured while on the job at Regina's Evraz plant Evraz North America says an investigation is underway after a contractor was fatally injured while on the job in Regina on Nov. 19. 'I'll always be a Pat': Regina Pats trade captain Tanner Howe to Calgary The Regina Pats have announced a blockbuster trade Thursday that sees captain Tanner Howe on his way to Calgary to play for the Hitmen as the team continues rebuilding for the future. Jeremy O'Day speaks on wins, losses and Riders' overall performance in 2024 The Grey Cup Champion has officially been crowned for the 2024 season and once again it did not go to the Saskatchewan Roughriders. On Thursday, General Manager, Jeremy O'Day, spoke to media to break down another year. Saskatoon Alberta non-profit Mustard Seed to run Saskatoon's Lighthouse Alberta-based non-profit the Mustard Seed is stepping up to run Saskatoon's Lighthouse. Saskatoon Friendship Centre opens emergency warming shelter As Saskatoon recovers from Monday night’s snowstorm, community organizations are stepping up to provide shelter and support to those experiencing homelessness. Saskatchewan teen still recovering in hospital after being set on fire at school A 15-year-old girl who was set on fire at a Saskatoon high school earlier this fall is still recovering in hospital. Vancouver B.C. man sentenced to probation for social media stunt A man who drove a car into B.C.'s Burrard Inlet in a livestreamed social media stunt has been sentenced to one year of probation and will not have a criminal record if he complies with court-ordered conditions. B.C. RCMP detachments begin rollout of body worn cameras The B.C. RCMP has begun its rollout of police-worn cameras, and officers with the Mission detachment will be the first to use them next week. B.C. man who sold Porsche to scammers shares cautionary tale A man from B.C.’s Lower Mainland who was scammed while selling his Porsche Cayenne online is sharing his cautionary tale – while calling for increased protections from the government. Vancouver Island Major crime investigators reviewing death of Victoria teen, which coroner reclassified as homicide Vancouver Island’s major crime unit is investigating the case of a Victoria teenager whose death was initially ruled an accidental overdose, but has since been reclassified by coroners as a homicide. 1 dead after Nanaimo house fire, RCMP say One person is dead after a fire that destroyed a home in Nanaimo's south end Wednesday morning. Another windstorm headed to B.C.’s South Coast Friday, Environment Canada says Another fall storm is forecast to bring high winds to B.C.’s South Coast on Friday, Environment Canada says. Kelowna Man in hospital following targeted shooting in Kamloops Police are appealing for information on a targeted shooting that resulted in the hospitalization of a man in Kamloops. Police cleared of fault in fatal 2023 crash in B.C.'s Interior British Columbia's independent police watchdog has cleared officers of wrongdoing in a crash where three people were killed south of Kamloops in July of last year. B.C. woman sentenced for stealing $14K in funds raised for schoolkids A B.C. woman who stole more than $14,000 in volunteer-raised funds that were supposed to be spent on school supplies and programs – including hot meals for vulnerable kids – won't spend any time in jail. Stay ConnectedRural counties in California and Illinois push to secede from blue states to separate from liberal-run cities: reportMaharashtra Election Results 2024: Balasaheb Thorat, Milind Deora, Nawab Malik Among Bigwigs, Turncoats To Face Defeat

Trump raced to pick many Cabinet posts. He took more time to settle on a treasury secretary WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump launched a blitz of picks for his Cabinet, but he took his time settling on billionaire investor Scott Bessent as his choice for treasury secretary. The Republican not only wanted someone who jibes with him, but an official who can execute his economic vision and look straight out of central casting while doing so. With his Yale University education and pedigree trading for Soros Fund Management before establishing his own funds, Bessent will be tasked with a delicate balancing act. Trump expects him to help reset the global trade order, enable trillions of dollars in tax cuts, ensure inflation stays in check, manage a ballooning national debt and still keep the financial markets confident. Voters rejected historic election reforms across the US, despite more than $100M push JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Election reform advocates had hoped for a big year at the ballot box. That's because a historic number of states were considering initiatives for ranked choice voting or to end partisan primaries. Instead, voters dealt them big losses in the November elections. Voters in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, Oregon and South Dakota all rejected proposed changes to their voting systems. In Alaska, a proposal to repeal ranked choice voting appears to have narrowly fallen short. The losses in many states came even though election reform supporters raised more than $100 million, easily outpacing opponents. Supporters say they aren't giving up but plan to retool their efforts. The week that upped the stakes of the Ukraine war KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — This past week has seen the most significant escalation in hostilities Ukraine has witnessed since Russia's full-scale invasion and marks a new chapter in the nearly three-year war. It began with U.S. President Joe Biden reversing a longstanding policy by granting Kyiv permission to deploy American longer-range missiles inside Russian territory and ended with Moscow striking Ukraine with a new experimental ballistic weapon that has alarmed the international community and heightened fears of further escalation. Israeli strikes without warning in central Beirut kill at least 15 as diplomats push for cease-fire BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) — Lebanese officials say Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 15 people and injured dozens in central Beirut as the once-rare strikes in the heart of Lebanon’s capital continue without Israeli warning. Diplomats are scrambling to broker a cease-fire but describe the disputed issues that remain. The current proposal calls for a two-month cease-fire during which Israeli forces would withdraw from Lebanon and Hezbollah would end its armed presence along the southern border south of the Litani River. Lebanon’s Health Ministry says Israeli bombardment has killed more than 3,500 people in Lebanon in the months of fighting that have turned into all-out war. Storm dumps record rain in Northern California, while US Northeast deals with winter storms HEALDSBURG, Calif. (AP) — A major storm continues to drop heavy snow and record rain in California, causing small landslides and flooding some streets. Meanwhile on the opposite coast blizzard or winter storm warnings were in effect Saturday for areas spanning from the Northeast to central Appalachia. The storm on the West Coast arrived in the Pacific Northwest earlier this week, killing two people and knocking out power to hundreds of thousands, before moving through Northern California. Forecasters predicted that both coasts would begin to see a reprieve from the storms as the system in the northeast moves into eastern Canada and the one in the West heads south. Even with access to blockbuster obesity drugs, some people don't lose weight Most people taking popular drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy to lose weight have shed significant pounds. But obesity experts say that roughly 20% of patients — as many as 1 in 5 — may not see robust results with the new medications. The response to the drugs varies from person to person and can depend on genetics, hormones and differences in how the brain regulates energy. Undiagnosed medical conditions and some drugs can prevent weight loss. Experts say it can take experimentation to help so-called nonresponders find results. Fighting between armed sectarian groups in restive northwestern Pakistan kills at least 37 people PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — A senior Pakistani police officer says fighting between armed sectarian groups in the country's restive northwest has killed at least 37 people. The overnight violence was the latest to rock Kurram, a district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, and comes days after a deadly gun ambush killed 42 people. The officer said Saturday that armed men torched shops, houses and government property overnight. Gunfire is ongoing between rival tribes. Although Sunnis and Shiites generally live together peacefully in Pakistan, tensions remain in some areas, especially Kurram. These Peruvian women left the Amazon, but their homeland still inspires their songs and crafts LIMA, Peru (AP) — Many Shipibo-Konibo craftswomen migrated from their Indigenous communities in the Amazon to Peru's capital, Lima, in the past few decades. Their ancestors' legacy remains present through their songs and techniques, and some of them have managed to make a living out of their crafts. Textiles, jewelry and paintings convey the culture, worldview and beliefs from the lands where they were born. Doctor at the heart of Turkey's newborn baby deaths case says he was a 'trusted' physician ISTANBUL (AP) — The Turkish doctor at the center of an alleged fraud scheme that led to the deaths of 10 babies says he was a “trusted” physician. Dr. Firat Sari is one of 47 people on trial accused of transferring newborn babies to neonatal units of private hospitals, where they were allegedly kept for prolonged and sometimes unnecessary treatments in order to receive social security payments. Sari said patients were referred to him because people trusted him and he did not bribe anyone involved with Turkey’s emergency medical phone line. Sari, said to be the plot’s ringleader, faces up to 583 years in prison. Hydrate. Make lists. Leave yourself time. And other tips for reducing holiday travel stress Travel, especially during the holiday season, can be stressful. But following some tips from the pros as you prepare for a trip can make for a smoother, less anxious experience. One expert traveler suggests making a list a week before you go of things you need to do and pack. Cross off each item as you complete it during the week. Another tip: Carry your comfort zone with you. That could mean noise-cancelling headphones, playlists meant to soothe airport travelers, entertainment and snacks from home. Carry a change of clothes and a phone charger in case of delays. Stay hydrated. Leave extra time. And know your airline's rules. Downloading the airline's app can help with that.