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It’s been well publicised that 2024 was a , with billions of people in at least 60 going to the . The year started with votes in the and is ending in the wake of an over accusations of Russian interference. As a data correspondent, I spent most of this year covering what were arguably the two most influential polls: the in July, and the in November. From an outside glance, the two electoral events had little in common; not least because Sir Keir Starmer and President-elect Donald are far apart in most aspects of their character. In the UK, ; a majority of 156 seats, and a 10 per cent majority in national vote share. In the US, , but in the end won just a 1.6 per cent national majority over Kamala Harris. Indeed, these elections shared some key similarities which may point to trends in the future of global politics, particularly in the digital age. Before comparing the common characteristics of the UK and , we must acknowledge that the choice of leaders is what largely sets them apart. This summer, Brits ushered in a moderate left-wing government led by a man who, for all , was suggested to be . The picture across the pond is almost a total opposite. Trump was elected to a second term - a right-wing candidate who is credited with pushing further right, and whose can be described as many things but not boring. Their backgrounds are also a point of difference. Sir Keir proudly waved his working-class roots as the son of a toolmaker, who diligently climbed the legal ladder and reached the head of the Crown Prosecution Service. Famously, Trump r from his own mogul father, which the president-elect developed into a business career spanning from a real estate empire, to hosting The Apprentice, and the short-lived Trump University. Both individuals, of distinct backgrounds and skills, were chosen by their electorate to be leaders. One embodies the rule of law, while the other rejects (or indeed, bulldozes) the institutional rulebook. To some degree at least, both reflect the values of their electorate. On both sides of the pond, this year’s elections represented some degree of a win for the right. In the US, Republicans swept the Executive, Congress and Senate. In the UK, the Conservatives’ fall from grace made way for a “new” right. Men have typically been considered a key support base for Trump, but this year, this extended to the younger generation too. Nearly half of men under aged 18-30 voted for Trump, according to AP VoteCast; up from a third in 2020. Yet for some time, Trump was not the only option available to more Conservative voters. Until mid-July, , hovering between 9 and 10 per cent of the vote. When Kamala Harris entered the race, his polling popularity split in half, but RFK Jr was still maintaining a healthy 5 per cent of vote intention. With the election considered to be on a knife’s edge, this percentage could have made the difference for either major candidate. His supporters were made up of both , who may have been united by a frustration with the status quo. But ultimately, RFK Jr endorsed Trump, aligning himself with the political right - and possibly . Meanwhile in the UK, left-wing won by a landslide, with a at just 121 seats in Parliament. But all was not lost for the political right. Nigel Farage’s right-wing party Reform UK also broke through the fray by winning five seats, above most expectations. Overall, men also swung farther to Reform (by +15 per cent) than women (+11 per cent); with wins among all male age groups, from men under 24 (9 per cent) to over 55s+ (20 per cent), according to the exit poll. More pressingly, Reform won 14.3 per cent of the ; just a few points behind the Tories (23.8 per cent). Whether this momentum can be sustained into the next election remains to be seen. This could, however, set the stage for a new form of the UK’s political right, which has been dominated by the Conservatives for over a century. Labour in the UK and the Democrats in the US waged very different campaigns; and namely, Sir Keir’s party won the election, while Ms Harris’ lost. Yet both major left-wing parties lost support from one of their key demographics: minority voters. In the UK, lost nearly a third of its existing support from Black and Asian voters compared to the 2019 election. The ethnic minority Labour vote dropped from 64 per cent to 46 per cent; despite Labour’s overall success. In fact, +13 per cent more ethnic minority voters chose Independent candidates this year, compared to a boost of just + 2 per cent among white voters. Jabeer Butt, chief executive of the Race Equality Foundation, pointed to a and as a reason for this disillusionment. “It should concern Labour that they have not only lost votes from Asian communities, but they have lost seats [to Independents],” he told In the United States, , leading to a nearly even split between Harris-Trump support. NBC’s exit polls showed that Harris won 53 per cent of the Latino vote to Trump’s 45 per cent; a far cry from Biden’s 33-point lead among Latinos in 2020. Though the extent of concerns about a substantial shift to the right among Black voters appeared to be overblown, 1 in 5 Black men did vote for Trump (an increase of 2 per cent from 2020, and up 7 per cent from 2016). This specifically represented a growing divide between Black women (7 per cent of whom voted for Trump) and Black men; with some , due to culturally conservative and economically liberal traits. from the Democrats, as an act of protest against Biden’s approach to the war in Gaza. While it is impossible to say how many non-votes were decided for this reason, there is one place it certainly made a difference. was considered a Democratic stronghold with a 55 per cent Arab population. This year, Trump won the city by 2,500 votes; the first time a Republican has won since 2000. Harris lost a third of the Dearborn vote from Joe Biden in 2020 (down to 36 per cent from 69 per cent), while third-party candidate Jill Stein took 15 per cent of the vote in the city. In both the UK and US, then, Labour and Democrats lost favour with minority voters, for a variety of reasons. Both parties had relied on non-white voters as reliable supporters; but this may not be an easy win in future elections.

If Philadelphia Eagles star quarterback Jalen Hurts is unavailable for their Week 17 tilt with the rival Dallas Cowboys, they'll at least have Kenny Pickett at their disposal. Hurts remains in concussion protocol while also dealing with a finger injury on his non-throwing hand. He did not practice on Thursday, but QB2 Pickett (ribs) was a full participant. Pickett told reporters after practice Thursday that he expects to be able to play. He "tested out some different things padding-wise" in anticipation of being on the field Sunday against visiting Dallas, when the Eagles can clinch the NFC East title with a victory. "It is what it is. Just something I'm going to have to deal with," Pickett said. "So, yeah, I'll be ready to go for Sunday." Hurts was injured last Sunday in the Eagles' loss to the Washington Commanders. His head hit the turf while being tackled by Frankie Luvu and Bobby Wagner. Hurts connected on just 1 of 4 passes for 11 yards before he exited the game. Pickett took over and produced 143 yards, one touchdown and one interception on 14-of-24 passing as Washington rallied to beat Philadelphia 36-33. It was later revealed that Pickett hurt his ribs during the game. "I think after a couple more days, getting a chance to kind of rest it a little bit more, go do some rehab, I'll be good for Sunday," Pickett said. The only other quarterback on the Eagles' roster is Tanner McKee, a sixth-round pick in 2023 who has yet to play a snap for them. Philadelphia signed quarterback Ian Book to the practice squad earlier Thursday. --Field Level Media

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DUMAGUETE CITY – Negros Oriental must be placed under a state of calamity due to the continued unrest of Mt. Kanlaon the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) has recommended on Friday. PDDRM chief Adrian Sedillo told the Philippine News Agency that the council voted on Thursday for the recommendation after the local government unit (LGU) of Vallehermoso declared a state of calamity recently The legal requirement of at least two LGUs had been met as Canlaon City has remained in a state of calamity since the June 3 eruption. The council’s resolution has been forwarded to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan for deliberation, with Sedillo expressing hope for swift approval. “Once declared, the provincial government can access its quick response fund (QRF) for disaster response and relief,” he said. Edna Lhou Masicampo, Canlaon City information officer-designate, said on Friday that the city’s QRF has been depleted and the P30 million from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is also slowly draining. Meanwhile, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Central Visayas distributed food packs and P3,000 cash assistance to families displaced within the six-kilometer permanent danger zone (PDZ). Cardenas also urged DSWD to include evacuees staying with relatives in the aid program. As of Dec. 26, a total of 2,421 families or 7,816 individuals remained displaced, with 1,778 families in evacuation centers and 643 families sheltering outside these facilities ij both Negros Oriental and Negros Occidental. Residents outside the PDZ were advised to return home as fears of a major eruption have subsided. Last December 25, Mt. Kanlaon unleashed dark gray plumes into the atmosphere sending residents into a panic amid the ho.iday celebrations. (PNA)

A Manitoba man drowned while using a skid-steer loader to clear snow from a pond on his property on Tuesday. The 58-year-old was inside the machine on Christmas Eve when it broke through the ice and sank in Ste. Anne, a rural community southeast of Winnipeg. The incident occurred around 1:30 p.m., and firefighters as well as emergency divers from the Hutterian Emergency Aquatic Response Team ( ) spent three hours trying to recover the man. A diver from the non-profit dedicated to recovering drowning victims found the skid-steer upright at the bottom of the pond, with the door opened inward and no one inside. The man was found roughly 10 metres from the machine later that afternoon. Approximately 18 emergency-response personnel took , reported. In light of the man's death, dive team coordinator and HEART vice-president Paul Maendel if they're driving vehicles on ice. "What you need to be aware of is the ice condition and it can be different under the layer of snow," Meandel told . "It can change from one day to another, especially with the milder weather." When it comes to being on frozen bodies of water, there's , according to the Canadian Red Cross. However, there are you can take to ensure you don't put yourself in a dangerous situation — whether you're working or playing. Falling through the ice can lead to injuries from the fall, hypothermia or drowning. Certain factors like colour, location and weather are important to understand when you're heading outside to be on ice-covered water, as well as sudden changes in conditions. Moreover, you need to know the potential dangers of being on or around ice-covered water, as well as what you should do in an emergency. The best way to measure safety on ice is to , and this should be done each time you plan to head out. However, it's important to remember ice thickness won't be uniform across most bodies of water. It's best to — always bring a buddy. To measure the thickness of ice, you can create a small hole with an axe, hatchet, ice auger or spud bar. Continue to check the thickness around the body of water. The required thickness of ice will increase depending on the weight of the load. While a single person on foot can walk or skate on ice that's slightly thinner, a larger and heavier machine will need ice that's thick enough to support the total weight, measured in gross vehicle weight (GVW). In general, ice should be at least 15 cm (six inches) thick for a single person to safely walk or skate on. That increases to 20 cm (eight inches) for a group of skaters, and 25 cm (10 inches) for snowmobiles, . You'll need more than 30 cm in thickness when it comes to most light vehicles, according to the . When planning to head out onto the ice to work, you shouldn't step out unless you know your numbers, according to . These numbers include things like temperature, your GVW and other necessary information if you're working with other people or vehicles: The day's temperature and wind chill Total weight of the vehicle, cargo, fuel and people, also called gross vehicle weight or GVW The minimum ice thickness for this GVW The maximum load allowed on an ice cover The maximum drive speed allowed The minimum distance needed between vehicles The maximum parking or stationary time allowed on the ice cover Emergency contact numbers According to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS), of it. Overloading can lead to the ice cracking, which can then lead to a collapse. Employment and Social Development Canada noted some of the best ways to prevent accidents is to avoid working alone. You should also dress properly — with personal protective equipment and warm clothing — as well as identify potential hazards. It's important to also conduct a visual assessment when you plan to head out onto ice. On top of looking for any cracks, water flow or soft ice, it's a good idea to understand : : This colour means water is present and that it won't support much weight. It's more common in the spring and in fast-moving water during the winter. : This type of ice can cover up danger, potentially if it has formed on top of ice that hasn't been completely frozen. : This ice forms below negative eight degrees Celsius and deepens in colour since water is naturally turquoise blue. If you're planning to spend time out on the ice, it's a good idea to also plan for the worst-case scenario and have an emergency plan. That includes prepping for spending time outside in cold weather by wearing warm clothing and taking breaks to keep warm. How to self-rescue in freezing water In the event that you fall through the ice, the first things you need to do are relax, catch your breath and call for help. Don't worry, you will have around , according to Work Safe Alberta's guide. But after that time frame, your muscles won't have strength and you will lose consciousness. To start a self-rescue, you want to avoid trying to climb back out of where you fell in. That's because the ice in this area will be too weak. Instead, keep your hands and arms on the ice while kicking your feet to get into a horizontal position parallel to the surface of the ice. Once you're horizontal, you should continue kicking your feet while pulling with your hands to draw yourself up onto the ice. Once you're out of the water, you don't want to stand up. Instead, crawl on your stomach or roll away from the area with your limbs spread out to evenly distribute your body weight. How to save someone from freezing water Rescuing another person after they've fallen through ice can be dangerous, and you want to avoid putting yourself or other people in trouble. For starters, you should call for help, whether that's immediate assistance from first responders or support from bystanders. Then, see if you can reach the person with a long pole or branch. Ensure when you're extending the item to the person that you're also lying down parallel with the ground. If you need to go onto the ice, make sure you wear a PFD or lifejacket. Moreover, bring a long pole or branch to test the ice in front of where you're moving, as well as something like a pole or weighted rope to throw to the person. When you're near the broken ice, lie down to evenly distribute your weight and slowly crawl toward the hole. Then, throw the object (pole, weighted rope or other item) to the person and have them kick while you pull them to safety.