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baccarat pronunciation California urges Buttigeg to grant last-minute cash for LA-SF bullet train as DOGE loomsTORONTO (AP) — The Utah Hockey Club said players were forced to walk to their game against the Maple Leafs after their bus got stuck in Toronto traffic Sunday night. The team posted a video on social media of team members walking to Scotiabank Arena, with player Maveric Lamoureux saying the bus was “not moving at all.” Several city streets had been closed during the day for the annual Santa Claus parade. The Maple Leafs earned their fourth consecutive win by defeating Utah 3-2. The viral incident prompted Ontario Premier Doug Ford to call the congestion “embarrassing” and “unacceptable,” highlighting his government’s plan to address the city’s gridlock through bike lane legislation. It wasn’t the first time a Toronto visitor had to ditch their vehicle to make it to an event on time. In June, former One Direction band member Niall Horan had to walk through traffic to get to his concert at Scotiabank Arena. AP NHL: https://apnews.com/hub/nhl

Oh, (Sigh) Christmas TreeRays will play 13 of first 16 games at home and 47 of 59, then have 69 of last 103 on road1978 Formula One Champion Mario Andretti will still be a part of the Cadillac F1 entry, as a director on the board. Formula One confirmed earlier today that it had provided General Motors with an "agreement in principle" to join the Formula One grid in 2026 under its Cadillac branding. However, it was not clear how the Andretti name might fit into this. The racing legend has since spoken out on still being involved in the team. Mario Andretti commented : "My first love was Formula 1 and now – 70 years later – the F1 paddock is still my happy place. "I'm absolutely thrilled with Cadillac, Formula 1, Mark Walter, and Dan Towriss. "To still be involved at this stage of my life — I have to pinch myself to make sure I'm not dreaming." Andretti Global had partnered with General Motors to bolster its F1 bid which had originally been approved by the FIA in the October 2023. However, the American team was later rejected by Formula One Management in January 2024. Despite this, Andretti continued pushing to join the grid by unveiling a UK headquarters in Silverstone, England, hiring former F1 technical director Pat Symonds, and continuing with the development of an F1 car under the 2026 regulations. After Michael Andretti, Mario's son, recently stepped down as Andretti Global CEO, rumors began to intensify surrounding an F1 entry for General Motors/Cadillac. Michael explained at the time: "Many of my best memories have come at the wheel of this organisation, and I am so proud of what we have built," he said at the time. "But decades of running flat out doesn't come without sacrifice and, after much thought and reflection over the past several months, I came to the decision to take a step back." Speaking about the "agreement in principle" Formula One CEO Stefano Domenicali commented: "General Motors and Cadillac's commitment to this project is an important and positive demonstration of the evolution of our sport. We look forward to seeing the progress and growth of this application, certain of the full collaboration and support of all the parties involved." Michael Andretti has also broken his silence after the news today, posting to social media: "The Cadillac F1 Team is made up of a strong group of people that have worked tirelessly to build an American works team. I'm very proud of the hard work they have put in and congratulate all involved on this momentous next step. I will be cheering for you!" The Cadillac F1 Team is made up of a strong group of people that have worked tirelessly to build an American works team. I'm very proud of the hard work they have put in and congratulate all involved on this momentous next step. I will be cheering for you!

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California urges Buttigeg to grant last-minute cash for LA-SF bullet train as DOGE loomsTORONTO (AP) — The Utah Hockey Club said players were forced to walk to their game against the Maple Leafs after their bus got stuck in Toronto traffic Sunday night. The team posted a video on social media of team members walking to Scotiabank Arena, with player Maveric Lamoureux saying the bus was “not moving at all.” Several city streets had been closed during the day for the annual Santa Claus parade. The Maple Leafs earned their fourth consecutive win by defeating Utah 3-2. The viral incident prompted Ontario Premier Doug Ford to call the congestion “embarrassing” and “unacceptable,” highlighting his government’s plan to address the city’s gridlock through bike lane legislation. It wasn’t the first time a Toronto visitor had to ditch their vehicle to make it to an event on time. In June, former One Direction band member Niall Horan had to walk through traffic to get to his concert at Scotiabank Arena. ___ AP NHL: https://apnews.com/hub/nhl

DEAR READERS: Wishing you and all a very happy holiday season. Please enjoy the following poem. “A Visit from St. Nicholas” by Clement Clarke Moore “‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house / Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; / The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, / In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there; / The children were nestled all snug in their beds, / While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads; / And mamma in her ‘kerchief, and I in my cap, / Had just settled our brains for a long winter’s nap, / When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, / I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter. / Away to the window I flew like a flash, / Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash. / The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow / Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below, / When, what to my wondering eyes should appear, / But a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer, / With a little old driver, so lively and quick, / I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick. / More rapid than eagles his coursers they came, / And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name; / ‘Now, Dasher! now, Dancer! now, Prancer and Vixen! / On, Comet! on, Cupid! on, Donder and Blitzen! / To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall! / Now dash away! dash away! dash away all!’ / As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly, / When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky; / So up to the house-top the coursers they flew, / With the sleigh full of Toys, and St. Nicholas too. / And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof / The prancing and pawing of each little hoof. / As I drew in my head, and was turning around, / Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound. / He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot, / And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot; / A bundle of Toys he had flung on his back, / And he looked like a pedler just opening his pack. / His eyes -- how they twinkled! his dimples how merry! / His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry! / His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow / And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow; / The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth, / And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath; / He had a broad face and a little round belly, / That shook when he laughed, like a bowlful of jelly. / He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf, / And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself; / A wink of his eye and a twist of his head, / Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread; / He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, / And filled all the stockings; then turned with a jerk, / And laying his finger aside of his nose, / And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose; / He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, / And away they all flew like the down of a thistle, / But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight, / ‘Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night.’” NOTE: The above column was originally published in 2023. Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@creators.com . Latest Advice Columns Miss Manners: My sister-in-law was angry that my nephew saw ‘embarrassing things’ in my medicine cabinet December 24 birthday horoscope and your daily astrology Asking Eric: Since my dad and brother passed away, my mother has been increasingly mean, angry and rude Dear Abby: Widow with no interest in physical relationship worries her significant other may want intimacy Today’s daily horoscope for Dec. 24, 2024

Several schools and housing societies in the city are upset with the local administration for allegedly returning their premises in a filthy condition after the recent polls held on November 20. While some have vented their frustration on social media, others have said they were happy to clean up on their own. The administration had taken over these premises to set up polling booths ahead of polling day on November 20. Citizens alleged that while these were handed over in a clean and well-maintained condition, they were returned in a filthy state leaving residents and school authorities fuming. Nikhil Karkare, director, technology, Walnut School, posted on X: “The day after the polls: cluttered and filthy premises. While we offer our premises for poll booths, why can’t government officials leave the premises in the same condition in which they receive them? We teach hygiene and civility to our students in textbooks, why not practise it?” Karkare told Hindustan Times that the school campus at Shivane was taken over by the administration two days ahead of the assembly polls. It was returned the day after the polls in a dirty condition with stinking toilets. “The facility was given in a pristine condition and was expected to be returned at least after some basic cleaning. The campus was dirty and rooms were littered with bottles and waste. The administration should consider this the next time they take these facilities to set up polling booths,” Karkare said. Sanjeevan Sangale, chairman, Chikhali-Moshi Pimpri-Chinchwad Housing Societies’ Federation (CMPCHSF), said that the administration never cleans the premises after polls are over. “In our area, polling booths were set up at Kendriya Vihar in Moshi and Kasturi Swojas in the Pradhikaran area. There were food packets and trash all over the premises. The club and garden that were used as polling booths were left unclean with floors littered and walls stained. We willingly allowed our premises to be used for the elections, but we did not expect this kind of treatment in return. The mess left behind is unacceptable,” Sangale said. The secretary of yet another housing society said, “We spent our funds to clean and prepare the premises before handing it over but we are now left with additional cleaning costs. We demand accountability from the administration. We urge the administration to ensure that both private and public properties used during elections are restored to their original state and that such acts are not repeated in future.” However, Prajakta Rudrawar of Celestial City, Ravet, which also had a polling station set up on November 20, begged to differ. “The polling booth was appreciated by everyone and we had set it up in our clubhouse. Even if the officials left it without cleaning, we had no problem cleaning it on our own. We had deployed our own housekeeping staff which cleaned the premises after the polls. Also, the premises weren’t that dirty when returned,” Rudrawar said. When contacted, Minal Kalaskar, deputy election officer, said that they will investigate the matter. “We will ensure that such incidents are not repeated and that proper cleaning arrangements are made in future,” Kalaskar said.After rough start under coach Mike Macdonald, the Seahawks' defense has become a strength

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Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) blew up during a Wednesday House hearing on the “Dismantle DEI Act,” yelling that there “has been no oppression for the white man in this country!” The act was introduced by Sen. JD Vance (R-OH) and Rep. Mike Cloud (R-TX) in June to “ensure equal protection of the law” and to “prevent racism in the Federal Government.” The bill aims to end the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs in government agencies like the Department of Defense (DOD), Health and Human Services (HHS), as well as “public companies subject to [the] Civil Rights Act.” During a House Oversight Committee markup on the bill, Crockett became enraged at Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA) for using the word “oppression”: “You consistently said over and over the word ‘oppression,’ and every time that you said it, it was almost as if I was hearing nails on a chalkboard because it seems like you don’t understand the definition of ‘oppression,” Crockett said, while gesturing at Higgins. “And I’d ask you to just refer to Google to help you out,” she continued. “Oppression is the prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or control. That is the definition of oppression.” In using the Cambridge Dictionary’s definition of the term — “a situation in which people are governed in an unfair and cruel way and prevented from having opportunities and freedom” — one could make the argument that unfairly denying someone a government job or federally funded scholarship because he is a white man could qualify as “oppression.” Crockett continued, “And so, as I sit here as a black woman who practiced civil rights, let me tell you the reason that my colleagues wanted to make sure you understood the same black history that your side of the aisle wants to delete out of classrooms is because you can then misuse words like ‘oppression.’” “There has been no oppression for the white man in this country,” she yelled, with her finger wagging in their air. “You tell me which white men were dragged out of their homes. You tell me which one of them got dragged all the way across an ocean and told that ‘you are going to go to work. We are going to steal your wives. We are going to rape your wives,'” the congresswoman loudly demanded. “That didn’t happen. That is oppression,” Crockett said. “We didn’t ask to be here. We’re not the same migrants that y’all constantly come up against. We didn’t run away from home. We were stolen. So yeah, we are going to sit here and be offended when you want to sit here and act like... and don’t let it escape you that it is white men on this side of the aisle telling us, people of color on this side of the aisle, that y’all are the ones being oppressed, that y’all are the ones that are being harmed. That’s not the definition of oppression. You tell me the prolonged, cruel or unjust treatment that you’ve had and we can have a conversation.” Crockett handily won her reelection bid for Texas’s thirtieth congressional district after running unopposed by the Republican Party. In an interview with Breitbart News, Rep. Cloud explained that the Dismantle DEI Act would rescind DEI-related executive orders in the government and close a number of DEI offices “throughout every single agency.” “It prohibits federal funding for DEI activities. It ensures equal treatment,” Cloud said, before adding that “this is something we would love to see Trump sign.” RELATED — Clown Show: Dem Rep. Jasmine Crockett Turns Garland Contempt Hearing into Screaming Insult MatchCrowd marches in solidarity with ‘incredibly brave’ Nikita Hand