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Mustapha Gbande, the Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has expressed confidence that Ghanaians will vote John Dramani Mahama back into power in the upcoming presidential election. In an interview with Kemini Amanor on Ghana Tonight , Gbande argued that Ghanaians are frustrated with the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and are eager for a change. He pointed to a sense of renewed hope among the youth and a widespread desire for a different direction. “I see hope and restoration in the eyes of Ghanaians,” Gbande said. “The youth are reinvigorated by the new hope emerging from the wind of change. Ghanaians are fed up; they believe they have had enough and are eager to experience something new.” Despite this optimism, Gbande voiced concerns over the NDC’s ability to protect every vote on December 7, 2024. He referenced issues raised by the party’s flagbearer, John Mahama, who has highlighted the circulation of fake ballot papers as a potential threat to the election’s integrity. Gbande also criticized the NPP for alleged corruption and inefficiency, claiming that many Ghanaians are disillusioned with the current administration. He believes this growing frustration is evident in the large crowds attending NDC rallies, signaling widespread support for Mahama’s return to power. As Ghanaians head to the polls tomorrow, Gbande’s comments reflect the strong sentiment of change within the electorate, as Mahama seeks a political comeback after serving as president from 2012 to 2016.

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We've watched the rocks glitter at the gem show, we've survived the summer heat, we've stuffed our faces at Tucson Meet Yourself. It's official. We're at the end of 2024. From parties with champagne toasts and lots of music, to kid-friendly activities and fancy dinners, here's where to say goodbye to 2024 and hello to 2025. Roger Clyne in 2022 at the Taco Bell NYE Bowl Bash. Arizona Bowl is hosting their annual party in downtown Tucson, complete with music, a silent disco, food trucks and beer stations. Fireworks and the big taco drop (yes, they’ll drop a giant taco, similar to the ball in Times Square) will happen when the clock strikes midnight. When: 6 p.m. to midnight Tuesday, Dec. 31 Where: Downtown Tucson, 41 E. Congress St. Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food and drinks Visit the event page for more information. One of the biggest parties of the year is happening on NYE at Hotel Congress, as the local landmark transforms into an intergalactic rodeo. Expect live entertainment, specialty drinks and a champagne toast. When: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 Where: Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress St. Cost: $60. This event is for ages 21 and up. Visit the event page for more information. Ring in the New Year at this queer dance party with DJs, go-gos, a photo booth and a midnight toast. When: 9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 Where: 191 Toole, 191 E. Toole Ave. Cost: $20 at the door. This event is for ages 21 and up. Visit the event page for more information. Dance the night away at Playground this NYE. Expect a lineup of five DJs and a champagne toast at midnight. When: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 Where: Playground, 278 E. Congress St. Cost: $40, this event is for ages 21 and up. Visit the event page for more information. Dance music cover band Gigi and the Glow will be taking the stage at Casino Del Sol this New Year's Eve. When: 10 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 Where: Casino Del Sol Event Center, 5655 W. Valencia Road Cost: Free to attend. This event is for ages 21 and up. Visit the event page for more information. Step into Short Rest Tavern, a hidden bar tucked inside Tucson Mall's Tucson Games and Gadgets, for a night of games and costumes. Compete in the costume contest, sing your heart out during karaoke and play nerdy trivia. Cornhole and other games, along with a midnight toast, are part of the fun. Expect themed drinks at the bar! When: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 Where: Short Rest Tavern in Tucson Mall, 4500 N. Oracle Road Cost: $10 in advance, $15 at the door. This event is for ages 21 and up. Visit the event page for more information. Waila band Gertie & the T.O. Boys will be at Cafe Santa Rosa's New Year's Eve party. Also in store for the night: menudo, champagne and a midnight balloon drop. When: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 Where: Cafe Santa Rosa, 2615 S. Sixth Ave. Cost: $10 Visit the event page for more information. Whiskey Roads is throwing a country-themed NYE party with music from Unwound and DJ Gregg, along with a champagne toast and a midnight snack. When: 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 Where: Whiskey Roads, 2290 W. Ina Road Cost: $15 Visit the event page for more information. Surly Wench Pub is hosting an '80s prom for New Year's Eve. Wear your best '80s prom dress or suit and dance the night away with the help of two DJs. When: 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 Where: Surly Wench Pub, 424 N. Fourth Ave. Cost: $10. This event is for ages 21 and up. Visit the event page for more information. IBT's will ring in the New Year with a drag show, balloon drop and champagne toast. Black and white attire is encouraged! When: 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 Where: IBT's, 616 N. Fourth Ave. Cost: $10 cover, $20 seat reservations Visit the event page for more information. This Latin dance party at The Rialto will feature Tucson’s own Orkesta Mendoza, Ruta Verbena and Salvador Duran. Masks and 1940s attire are encouraged. When: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 Where: Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress St. Cost: $29.50 and up Visit the event page for more information. Agua de Coco will lead a salsa and cumbia party at The Rialto's R Bar. When: 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 Where: R Bar, 350 E. Congress St. Cost: Free to attend, this event is for ages 21 and up Visit the event page for more information. DJ Jahmar will be joined by a special guest DJ during Mr. Heads' New Year's Eve party. It's suggested to get there early! When: 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 Where: Mr. Heads, 513 N. Fourth Ave. Cost: Free to attend. This event is for ages 21 and up. Visit the event page for more information. The Loft Cinema is ringing in the New Year with a screening of "The Princess Bride," featuring a costume contest, a champagne toast and props to use during the movie. When: 10:25 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 Where: The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway Cost: $15 for adults, $12 for kids ages 12 and under Visit the event page for more information. This is for those folks who just can’t make up their minds. Instead of hitting one party or one bar, your NYE Bar Crawl pass takes you to 10 including Playground, Sky Bar, Bawker Bawker, O’Malley’s, Playground and HighWire. Your pass gets you special prices on specialty drinks and food beginning with the pre-party at Corbett’s at 8 p.m. When: 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 Where: Corbett's, 340 N. Sixth Ave. Cost: $29 and up. This event is for ages 21 and up. Visit the event page for more information. Country bar The Maverick is hosting its annual New Year's Eve bash with music, a special menu, party favors and a champagne toast. When: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 Where: The Maverick, 6622 E. Tanque Verde Road Cost: $20 Visit the event page for more information. Celebrate New Year's Eve with wine and music, courtesy Arizona Wine Collective. Expect a live performance from Desert Music Project alongside a tasting of four sparkling wines. When: 7-10 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 Where: Arizona Wine Collective, 4280 N. Campbell Ave. Cost: $50 Visit the event page for more information. Head to Westbound for a NYE celebration featuring live instrumental music by Golden Boots and a complimentary toast at 6 p.m. When: 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 Where: Westbound, 267 S. Avenida del Convento Cost: Free to attend, bring money for drinks Visit the event page for more information. DJ Carl Hanni will be at Tap & Bottle's downtown location for an event that will close with a champagne toast at midnight. When: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 Where: Tap & Bottle, 403 N. Sixth Ave. Cost: Free to attend, bring money for drinks Visit the event page for more information. Elliott's is celebrating New Year's Eve with happy hour specials until closing time. Expect a DJ starting at 9 p.m., along with a champagne toast at midnight. When: 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 Where: Elliott's, 135 E. Congress St. Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food and drinks Visit the event page for more information. R&B and soul band Soul Essential will perform at Union Public House in St. Philip's Plaza on New Year's Eve. When: 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 Where: Union Public House, 4340 N. Campbell Ave. Cost: $7-$14 Visit the event page for more information. Bella Sanders, 8, pets a stingray inside the stingray exhibit at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, 2021 N. Kinney Road, on March 30, 2022. Visit the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum to watch a giant dinosaur egg drop into 2025 during this Noon Year's Eve party. Activities include face painting, a live show in the Warden Oasis Theater, crafts and games. When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 Where: Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, 2021 N. Kinney Road Cost: Included with admission, which is $29.95 for ages 13 and up. Kids ages 3-12 get in for $19.95. Visit the event page for more information. Children's Museum Tucson is celebrating NYE with a Noon Year party. Expect crafts, a countdown with confetti and a juice toast at noon. When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 Where: Children's Museum Tucson, 200 S. Sixth Ave. Cost: Included with admission, which is $12 per person Visit the event page for more information. Ring in the New Year and bring the family to this event for live country music, crafts, photo ops, unlimited rides on the Ferris wheel and train, and a balloon drop and apple cider toast when the clock hits noon. When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 Where: Trail Dust Town, 6541 E. Tanque Verde Road Cost: $16 for ages 2 and up, $5 for kids under 2, in advance. $20 at the door if there are any leftover tickets. Visit the event page for more information. Tap & Bottle's north location is hosting a family-friendly Noon Year's Eve party with music from Mr. Nature and a balloon drop. Adults will get a complimentary champagne toast. When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 Where: Tap & Bottle, 7254 N. Oracle Road Cost: Free to attend Visit the event page for more information. Park Place is hosting a Noon Year’s Countdown for the whole family, complete with a fashion show and family photos, a family dance party, dozens of interactive events including games and activities for younger kids and a sparkling cider toast at noon, when the mall counts down to its balloon drop in center court. When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 Where: Park Place Mall, 5870 E. Broadway Cost: Free to attend Visit the event page for more information. Bring the family to Tucson Improv Movement for a kid-friendly comedy show on New Year's Eve. When: 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Dec. 31 Where: Tucson Improv Movement, 414 E. Ninth St. Cost: $7; or $21 for a family of four Visit the event page for more information. The Coronet is offering a special NYE menu. Dine at The Coronet for a NYE menu that includes mushroom cannelloni, stuffed quail, potato scaled sea bass or lamb roulade. When: 5-10 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 Where: The Coronet, 198 W. Cushing St. Cost: $140 with a bubbly toast, $200 with wine pairings Visit the event page for more information. Maynards is ringing in 2025 with a prix fixe menu that includes choices of sea bass, wagyu filet mignon, truffle risotto or duck breast. When: 5-9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 Where: Maynards, 400 N. Toole Ave. Cost: $145 Visit the event page for more information. Head to Flora's Market Run for access to a raw bar, charcuterie, a pizza bar and a dessert station, along with a glass of champagne. When: 7-10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 Where: Flora's Market Run, 2513 E. Sixth St. Cost: $75, this event is for ages 21 and up Visit the event page for more information. Hacienda del Sol is ringing in the New Year with a night of dinner and dancing. Dinner is four courses with options that include beef tenderloin, monkfish, New York strip and duck breast. When: 5 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 Where: Hacienda del Sol, 5501 N. Hacienda del Sol Road Cost: $150 for dinner and dancing; $50 for dancing only. This event is for ages 21 and up. Visit the event page for more information. The NYE dinner at Westward Look includes beef Wellington bites, pistachio soup, crab-stuffed dover sole and Osso Buco. After dinner, the resort is hosting a party with live music, a dessert station and champagne. When: 6 p.m. to midnight Tuesday, Dec. 31 Where: Westward Look, 245 E. Ina Road Cost: $175 for dinner, $35 for the party Visit the event page for more information. Loews Ventana Canyon Resort has three New Year's Eve options for you: a special dinner menu alongside live music at their Flying V restaurant; light bites, cocktails, a midnight toast and live music at Cascade Lounge; or a dinner buffet at The Canyon Club. When: Tuesday, Dec. 31. 5-10 p.m. at Flying V; 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Cascade Lounge (music is 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.); 5-10 p.m. at The Canyon Club. Where: Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, 7000 N. Resort Dr. Cost: Prices vary based on menu items ordered; buffet is $68 for adults, $34 for kids ages 6-12 Visit the event page for more information. Omni's prix fixe menu this New Year's Eve includes prime rib, crab legs, salad and dark chocolate fig pan cotta. When: 5-10 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 Where: Omni Tucson National Resort, 2727 W. Club Dr. Cost: $140 per person, $200 per couple Visit the event page for more information. Dine at Forty Niner Country Club this New Year's Eve with a menu that includes entrees like filet of beef, sea bass or pappardelle pasta. When: 5-9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 Where: Forty Niner Country Club, 12000 E. Tanque Verde Road Cost: $70; additional $20 with wine pairings Visit the event page for more information. 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Published 5:46 pm Monday, November 25, 2024 By Data Skrive The Arizona State Sun Devils versus the Kentucky Wildcats is one of four games on the college basketball schedule on Tuesday that has a ranked team in play. Watch women’s college basketball, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link to sign up for a free trial. Catch tons of live women’s college basketball , plus original programming, with ESPN+ or the Disney Bundle.As a smooth-talking media and political pundit, Colman Domingo ’s Muncie Daniels is used to commenting on politics and the news — not becoming the news — in The Madness . However, his fate will quickly change for the worse when we meet him in the new series. When the CNN personality discovers the dead body of a white supremacist in the woods near where he’s staying in the Poconos, he winds up in the crosshairs of law enforcement and possibly framed for murder — and even his lawyer friend Kwesi (Deon Cole) warns the silver-tongued Muncie, “You’re not going to be able to talk your way out of this.... They are going to pin all this on you.” In this paranoia-inducing Netflix thriller, Daniels finds himself in the middle of a sprawling conspiracy that delves into the darkest corners of society and explores the intersections between the wealthy and powerful, the alt-right, and other fringe movements. “[The series] is examining the climate we’re in right now,” Domingo teased to TV Insider. “Who sows those seeds of disinformation? Who’s puppeteering all of this?” To clear his name, Muncie must figure out whether to trust FBI agent Franco Quiñones (John Ortiz) and reconnect with his working-class, activist roots in Philadelphia while reuniting with his family, which includes teenage son Demetrius (Thaddeus J. Mixson), estranged wife Elena (Marsha Stephanie Blake), and daughter Kallie (Gabrielle Graham) from a previous relationship. “He’s trying to solve a crime,” creator Stephen Belber previews, “but at the same time he’s trying to solve something inside of himself.” To find out what else we should know about the new thrill ride, we spoke to The Color Purple and Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom star Colman Domingo — who played Victor Strand on Fear the Walking Dead for eight seasons, won an Emmy for Euphoria , and was nominated for a 2024 Oscar for the civil rights drama Rustin — about the bind in which Muncie finds himself in The Madness , the similarities he shares with the character, and the resonance of a story that speaks to our age of online disinformation and conspiracy theories. Why were you drawn to this series and this character? What about it made you say yes to it? Colman Domingo: There’s so much about it that is raising questions about who are we in America right now. What do you believe in? And what are you believing? What’s being fed to you? These are questions that I have deep in my heart, and the series is bringing out those thoughts I have in the back of my head. Like who is manipulating all of us? I do believe there’s people feeding the public misinformation, but it benefits people with money, power, and position. Are there similarities you share with Muncie? Wildly enough, he’s from my neighborhood, from West Philly. He’s a college professor. So am I. There’s a lot of similarities. He’s a public-facing person. Even some of his ideology, where he believes that if you just get people at the table to sit and have a civil conversation, things will get better. I do believe that. I actively do that in my life. And I thought, “Oh, I understand Muncie. I understand what he’s trying to do.” But then the series takes him on another journey to actually go more full-throttle and understand all the dynamics he’s been espousing but not really having to get in the mud with. Is Muncie’s journey in the series a metaphor for how we’re all trying to make sense of this firehose of facts and information, along with disinformation, conspiracy-mongering, and lies that are coming at us 24/7? Yeah. It’s your modern-day North By Northwest, your modern-day Three Days of the Condor. He’s an everyman who has to go on this journey that he’s not ready to go on. He didn’t even know he’s been preparing for it. He was just living his best life, has a great position at CNN, and has been studying jujitsu for his own health. But he didn’t know that he’d need all that to go down the rabbit hole for real. What’s Muncie’s relationship like with his estranged wife, son Demetrius, and his older daughter Kallie from another relationship? All of it is precarious. What’s going on between he and his wife, we made it a gray area. Maybe they both started out as young activists, and the other one moved into celebrity, and the other one is a college professor, and they’re just not meeting [each other] where they used to be. It was more about having a crisis of faith in each other. Then with his daughter [Kallie], he made choices when he was younger, in a relationship he was in before he went to an Ivy League school. So he’s sort of been a deadbeat dad in that way. Then with his younger son, he’s sort of an absentee father. He believes he’s doing the best that he can by providing financially and showing up when he can. But I think he’s been a bit selfish. So this whole crisis is helping him examine not only who he is, but who has he been—and not been—to his family. Now he’s got to do some relationship repair; at the same time, he’s trying to advocate and save his own life and protect his family. Has he lost himself a bit over the years in pursuit of success and ambition? I think so. But I think if you asked Muncie, he wouldn’t say that. I think he believed, no, it’s okay to change. It’s OK to have access and agency. But I think at some point he didn’t realize even in the position that he had, he was just all talk. He was just a talking head. He wasn’t actually doing anything but adding to the noise of the media circuit business. In the crisis that he goes through, how does his family help him to survive? I think he didn’t realize how much he needed them. When we meet him, he’s in a place of stasis. He’s been trying to write this book for years. So he decided to go to the Pocono mountains to try and start writing something. Then he goes on this journey. I think it’s a beautiful hero’s journey. He didn’t know he needed all these things. He didn’t know he needed a heart. He didn’t know he needed a brain...It is ‘no place like home.’ But he realized that his home was attached to other things like celebrity, clothing, and having access. But all of that became more superficial than he even imagined. Amanda Matlovich / Netflix Muncie was a housing activist in his youth, and he reconnects with his West Philly roots and the people in his life from that time. How does he change during the course of the series? I think it’s about helping him to bridge the two parts of himself. It’s one of the first arguments that my character has with the fantastic Eisa Davis, who plays Renee, while hosting a show on CNN. And it’s at the core of the problem. For me, it’s a question of, “What’s the best way?” He’s like, “I am Black and I don’t have to actually be out on the streets anymore. I have more access here on television where I can affect a lot of more people.” And so for me, it’s raising the question of, “Is that right or is that wrong? Or is there a balance of both?” How do race and systemic racism factor into the story of a Black man who gets blamed for the death of a white supremacist? How do you think that will be eye-opening for some viewers? Race plays into it a great deal. Muncie is someone who is probably very adept at code-switching [adjusting one’s style of speech, appearance, and expression to conform to a given community and reduce the potential for discrimination]. When you have celebrity and access, you live more in a bubble where you’re probably not perceived in certain ways. But when all of that goes away, once Muncie has to let go of his Range Rover, his Tom Ford suits, and his position at CNN, he’s perceived as just another ordinary Black man on the street. So even when he goes into that New York shop and changes into a T-shirt, baseball cap, and hoodie [to disguise himself], he’s trying to normalize. Before, he believed was a bit more elevated in some way. I love the question that [his estranged wife] Elena asked him: “What were you doing going over to this white man’s house out in the woods? You felt like you had the privilege to do that? You have to always be careful. You don’t know what’s on the other side. You’re a Black man in America.” He forgot for a moment. What does the title, The Madness , refer to? I think it’s about the madness that we’re all living in when it comes to the 24-hour news cycle and trying to download and sift through information. It’s maddening! And also, I think the madness is also internal, that internal struggle of like, “Who are you, and what do you believe in? Who is real, and who is not?” I think that’s the madness. The Madness , Series Premiere, Thursday, November 28, Netflix More Headlines:

BARRY McGuigan broke down in tears over his father's death and family trauma on tonight's I'm A Celebrity: Unpacked. Former boxer Barry , 63, became visibly emotional after being shown a video of his late father Patrick performing at the 1968 Eurovision Song Contest. Advertisement 6 Barry McGuigan broke down over his father's death on tonight's I'm A Celebrity: Unpacked Credit: ITV 6 He was comforted by Kemi Rodgers and Maura Higgins Credit: ITV 6 Joel praised Barry for his openness about grief, calling him an "inspiration" Credit: ITV Under the stage name Pat McGeegan, Patrick placed fourth in the competition with the song Chance of a Lifetime. Hosts Joel Dommett, Sam Thompson , and Kemi Rodgers surprised the recently eliminated campmate with the heartfelt footage, leaving Barry deeply moved. Struggling to contain his emotions, he shared: "He died at 52, the poor fella, cancer." Joel praised Barry for his openness about grief, calling him an "inspiration". Advertisement read more on BARRY McGuigan DEVASTATING GMB accused of 'setting a trap' for Barry McGuigan as I'm A Celeb star in tears jungle tears I’m A Celeb fans sob as Danny says Barry replaced dad who doesn't speak to him Earlier in the series, Barry had candidly shared with his fellow campmates the devastating loss of his daughter Danika , along with other family hardships. Speaking on tonight’s show, Barry reflected on the painful experiences. He said: "Losing my dad, then my brother to suicide, and then my girl... it just destroyed me. "I only had one daughter, so it’s hard to bounce back from that. My brother was 34, my dad was 52. Advertisement Most read in Reality STRICTLY HINT EastEnders star drops biggest hint yet that she’s signed up for Strictly 2025 jo no! I’m A Celeb star Danny Jones’ wife reveals health issue ahead of Celeb Cyclone Exclusive wowie Towie chaos as star is kicked off set midway through Christmas special filming Exclusive COOKING CONTINUES MasterChef will ‘be on the air for 4 more years’ despite Gregg scandal "But losing your child... her whole career was ahead of her. She was a fantastic young actress. Her film Wildfire was winning awards all over the world, and she was just about to break through. "Then she was given five weeks to live." I’m A Celeb’s Barry McGuigan breaks down in tears as he opens up about daughter’s heartbreaking death live on GMB Barry admitted he sometimes feels judged for expressing his grief, claiming, "People say, 'Why doesn’t he stop weeping?'" But the hosts - along with newly-departed Maura Higgins and last year's winner Jill Scott - were quick to offer comfort, reminding him of the strength in sharing his story. 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One wrote on X, formerly Twitter: "You set Barry up there." "Poor Barry," another chimed in. Read more on the Scottish Sun DARR-ARGH! Weather maps reveal exact date Storm Darragh to hit Scots with rain, wind & SNOW 'SICK BEYOND BELIEF' Cops probe footage 'showing Scots woman having sex with XL Bully dog' A third tweeted: "Oh Barry sending love to you and your wife and family, losing a child is the worst thing anyone can go through." Advertisement I'm A Celebrity 2024 i'm A Celebrity is back for its 24th series, with a batch of famous faces living in the Aussie jungle. The Sun's Jake Penkethman takes a look at the stars on the show this year.. Coleen Rooney - Arguably the most famous name in the camp, the leading WAG, known for her marriage to Wayne Rooney , has made a grand return to TV as she looks to put the Wagatha Christie scandal behind her. The Sun revealed the mum-of-four had bagged an eye-watering deal worth over £1.5million to be on the show this year making her the highest-paid contestant ever. Tulisa - The popstar and former X Factor judge has made her triumphant TV comeback by signing up to this year's I'm A Celeb after shunning TV shows for many years. Known for being a member of the trio, N-Dubz, Tulisa became a household name back in 2011 when she signed on to replace Cheryl on ITV show The X Factor in a multi-million pound deal. Alan Halsall - The actor, known for playing the long-running role of Tyrone Dobbs on ITV soap opera Coronation Street, was originally signed up to head Down Under last year but an operation threw his scheduled appearance off-course. Now he has become the latest Corrie star to win over both the viewers and his fellow celebrities. Melvin Odoom - The Radio DJ has become a regular face on TV screens after rising to fame with presenting roles on Kiss FM, BBC Radio 1 and 4Music. Melvin has already been for a spin on the Strictly dancefloor and co-hosted The Xtra Factor with Rochelle Humes in 2015 but now he is facing up to his biggest challenge yet - the Aussie jungle . GK Barry - The UK's biggest social media personality, GK, whose real name is Grace Keeling, has transformed her TikTok stardom into a lucrative career. Aside from her popular social media channels, she hosts the weekly podcast, Saving Grace, and regularly appears on ITV talk show, Loose Women. She has even gone on to endorse popular brands such as PrettyLittleThing, KFC and Ann Summers. Dean McCullough - A rising star amongst this year's bunch of celebs , Dean first achieved notability through his radio appearances on Gaydio and BBC Radio 1. He was chosen to join the BBC station permanently in 2021 and has featured prominently ever since. He has enjoyed a crossover to ITV over the past year thanks to his guest slots on Big Brother spin-off show, Late & Live. Oti Mabuse - The pro dancer has signed up to her latest TV show after making her way through the biggest programmes on the box. She originally found fame on Strictly Come Dancing but has since branched out into the world of TV judging with appearances on former BBC show The Greatest Dancer as well as her current role on ITV's Dancing On Ice . Danny Jones - The McFly star was drafted into the programme last minute as a replacement for Tommy Fury. Danny is the second member of McFly to enter the jungle , after Dougie Poynter won the show in 2011. He is also considered a rising star on ITV as he's now one of the mentors on their Saturday night talent show, The Voice , along with bandmate Tom Fletcher. Jane Moore - The Loose Women star and The Sun columnist is braving the creepy crawlies this year. The star is ready for a new challenge - having recently split from her husband . It will be Jane's first foray into reality TV with the telly favourite having always said no to reality shows in the past. Barry McGuigan - Former pro boxer Barry is the latest fighting champ to head Down Under following in the footsteps of Tony Bellew and Amir Khan. It comes after a tough few years for Irish star Barry, who lost his daughter Danika to bowel cancer . He told The Late Late Show in 2021: "She was such an intrinsic part of the family that every day we ache." Maura Higgins - The Irish TV beauty first found fame on Love Island where she found a brief connection with dancer Curtis Pritchard . Since then, she has competed on Dancing On Ice as well as hosting the Irish version of the beauty contest, Glow Up. Since last year, she has been working on building up her career in the US by being the social media correspondent and host of Aftersun to accompany Love Island USA. She even guest hosted an episode of the spin-off, Love Island Games, in place of Maya Jama last year. Rev. Richard Coles - Former BBC radio host the Rev Richard Coles is a late arrival on I’m A Celebrity , and he's ready to spill the beans on his former employer. The former Communards and Strictly star , said the BBC did not know its a**e from its elbow last year. An insider said: "Rev Coles will have a variety of tales to tell from his wild days as a pop star in the Eighties, through to performing on Strictly and his later life as a man of the cloth." 6 Barry was shown a video of his late father Patrick performing at the 1968 Eurovision Song Contest Credit: ITV 6 Just today, GMB viewers accused the show of ‘setting a trap’ for Barry as he broke down in tears over Danika's death Credit: ITV 6 Barry with his late daughter Danika Credit: PA:Press Association Advertisement

The South Carolina women's basketball team has been defeated for the first time since March 31, 2023. The No. 1 Gamecocks fell Sunday in Los Angeles as Lauren Betts posted a double-double effort to lead No. 5 UCLA to a 77-62 triumph. The Gamecocks (5-1) suffered their first defeat after 43 consecutive victories, dating back to the loss to Iowa 77-73 in the NCAA Tournament semifinals. South Carolina defeated Iowa last season for the national championship. Betts finished with 11 points, a game-high 14 rebounds, four assists and four blocks to power the Bruins (5-0) to a historic victory. UCLA also got 15 points from Londynn Jones on 5-of-5 shooting from 3-point range, 13 points from Elina Aarnisalo and 11 each from Kiki Rice and Gabriela Jacquez. It's the first time UCLA has beaten South Carolina since 1981. The Bruins lost twice to the Gamecocks in the 2022-23 season, including in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. Te-Hina Paopao had 18 points for South Carolina on 4-of-4 3-point shooting, while Tessa Johnson had 14 points. UCLA won the rebounding battle 41-34, marking the second time this season the Gamecocks have been outrebounded. South Carolina also got outscored in the paint 26-18. It's rare that a Dawn Staley-coached team -- units that typically revolve around dominant centers from A'ja Wilson to Aaliyah Boston to Kamilla Cardoso -- gets beat in the paint and on the glass, but with 6-foot-7 Betts, UCLA had the recipe to outmuscle the Gamecocks in those areas of the game. South Carolina never led after UCLA began the game with an 18-5 run, capped off by back-to-back 3-pointers from Jones. The Gamecocks cut the deficit to nine points in the second quarter, but the Bruins responded with a 17-5 run and entered halftime ahead by 21 points. Aarnisalo scored seven points during that run. From there, the Gamecocks never got within single digits of the lead in the second half. It's the first time in 21 tries that UCLA has beaten an AP-ranked No. 1 team. And it's the first time South Carolina lost a true road game since 2021, a streak of 33 games. The schedule doesn't get any easier for South Carolina. While UCLA faces UT Martin next on Friday, the Gamecocks play No. 8 Iowa State on Thursday. --Field Level MediaRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina Democratic Party sued on Friday to block the potential removal of tens of thousands of ballots tallied in an extremely close state Supreme Court race, saying state election officials would be violating federal law if they sided with protests initiated by the trailing Republican candidate. The lawsuit filed in Raleigh federal court comes as attorneys for Court of Appeals Judge Jefferson Griffin also went to state courts on Friday to attempt to force the State Board of Elections to act more quickly on accusations contained in the protests. The board tentatively planned to hold a public hearing on the protests next Wednesday, according to a board email provided with Griffin's motion. Griffin wants a final decision from the board earlier. Democratic Associate Justice Allison Riggs leads Griffin by 734 votes following a machine recount of over 5.5 million ballots cast in their Nov. 5 election. A partial hand recount began this week and is nearly complete. People are also reading... But Griffin, joined by three other GOP state legislative candidates, contend that well over 60,000 ballots shouldn't have counted, casting doubt on election results. Among their complaints: voter registration records of some voters casting ballots lack driver’s license or partial Social Security numbers, and overseas voters never living in North Carolina have run afoul of state residency requirements. The Democratic Party's lawsuit said that some of the protests represent “systematic challenges to voter eligibility” that counter a federal law's prohibition of what's essentially removing people from voter registration lists retroactively after an election. The lawsuit wants a judge to declare federal law and the Constitution prevents the votes from being discarded and to order the election board — a majority of its members Democrats — to comply. “No North Carolinian deserves to have their vote thrown out in a callous power grab,” state party Chair Anderson Clayton said in a written statement. According to state law, a board considering an election protest could correct a ballot tally, direct another recount or order a new election. Griffin's attorneys filed requests Friday for judges to demand that the board issue final rulings by late Tuesday afternoon. They were filed in Wake County Superior Court and at the Court of Appeals — the same court where Griffin serves. Usually three members on the 15-judge court — second only to the Supreme Court in state's jurisprudence — hear such motions. “Public trust in our electoral processes depends on both fair and efficient procedures to determine the outcome of our elections. By failing to give a timely decision, the State Board continues to undermine the public interest,” Griffin attorney Troy Shelton wrote. Attorneys for Riggs separately on Friday also responded to Griffin's actual protests before the board, saying they should all be denied. Griffin led Riggs — one of two Democrats on the seven-member court — by about 10,000 votes on election night, but that lead dwindled and flipped to Riggs as tens of thousands of qualifying provisional and absentee ballots were added to the totals through the canvass. Riggs has declared victory. The three Republican legislative candidates joining Griffin's protests all trailed Democratic rivals after the machine recounts. One is GOP Rep. Frank Sossamon, who trails Democratic challenger Bryan Cohn by about 230 votes. Should Cohn win, Republicans would fall one seat short of retaining its current veto-proof majority in both chambers. That would give more leverage to Democratic Gov.-elect Josh Stein in 2025. The Associated Press has not called the Supreme Court race and two of the three legislative races highlighted in the protests. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. Get local news delivered to your inbox!

Home | Columns | Opinion The China Factor In India Nepal Relations Opinion: The China factor in India-Nepal relations While it is reasonable to assume a strong cultural bond between India and Nepal, complacency could be detrimental, especially in the face of tough competition from China By Telangana Today Published Date - 24 December 2024, 10:34 PM File Photo By Dhananjay Tripathi Recently, India-Nepal ties re-emerged in the news headlines due to KP Oli’s decision to visit China. Oli, the present Prime Minister of Nepal, took the oath in July 2024. His visit to China drew the attention of Indian analysts as many believed it was a break of traditions. Oli opted for China over India for his first visit to the neighbourhood. However, Nepal experts allege that New Delhi has delayed the invitation. Also Read India’s new quest for regional identity Opinion: Shifting geopolitics in South Asia Rewind: Rail and regional trade Whatever the reason, he went to China, signed nine agreements, met President Xi Jinping and discussed the revival of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in what is termed a framework for Belt and Road Cooperation. It is to be noted that Nepal was a signatory of the BRI but due to apprehension of being overloaded by debt, it moved cautiously and the projects envisioned under it have not been operationalised according to the plan. Failed BRI — A Case of Pokhara International Airport? Due to the lacklustre progress of the BRI) in Nepal, several projects that received support from China have since been classified under the BRI. A prime example of this is the Pokhara International Airport. This airport was constructed at a cost of over $216 million, with nearly $215 million provided by the Chinese government in the form of a soft loan. Although the airport is classified as an international facility, it currently has no direct international flights. To demonstrate its success, China arranged a chartered flight from Sichuan to Pokhara International Airport in June 2023. However, in practical terms, the number of international flights to this destination remains very limited. Curious Case of Chinese Debt There are several direct flights from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Nevertheless, experts believe that given the current revenue generation, it may be difficult to repay the loan within 20 years after the end of the initial grace period. Estimates indicate that Nepal must repay the loan for the construction of the airport with an interest rate of 2%, although some independent sources report the interest rate could be as high as 5%, in addition to other costs. Interestingly, similar to other projects in South Asia, the contract to build the airport was awarded to a Chinese company. China CAMC Engineering Company Limited was responsible for constructing Pokhara International Airport, resulting in a significant portion of the loan being recycled, as the construction contracts were granted to the Chinese firm. India remains the largest source of FDI in Nepal but China’s overall investment is increasing and trade between them stood at around $1.8 billion in 2023 The repayment amount, including interest, will be substantial for Nepal, especially considering the current flight operations at this airport. A report indicates that the airport requires approximately 100 daily domestic and 50 international flights per week to cover its expenses. Currently, there are no more than 30 domestic flights each day and no international flights operating from this airport. In summary, the airport will need an extraordinary intervention to repay the Chinese loan. There have been reports that both Prachanda and, more recently, Oli have requested concessions from China, but they have yet to receive a positive response from Beijing. Even for those who disagree with the “debt trap theory” in principle, this case provides grounds for examination. India remains the largest source of foreign direct investment ( FDI ) in Nepal; however, China’s overall investment is increasing. In 2023, trade between China and Nepal reached approximately $1.8 billion, which is an increase of more than 7% compared to the previous years. China is significantly investing in infrastructure projects, particularly in the energy sector, with many of these initiatives funded by Chinese capital. As a result, Chinese debt in Nepal is also rising. According to a World Bank report, this debt grew from $0.07 billion in 2016 to $0.26 billion in 2022. While this amount is still much lower than the Chinese debt owed by other South Asian countries, Nepal is concerned about the steady increase in this figure. Strategy of China Upon close observation, it is evident that China employs a two-pronged strategy to expand its influence in South Asia. The first approach involves straining the economies of these countries by flooding the market with its products, offering loans for unnecessary mega-infrastructure projects, and leveraging its economic power to secure investments for Chinese companies. The second focuses on cultivating a pro-China civil society and promoting political parties and leaders that align with its interests. China provides generous scholarships to students, grants and funding for projects to think tanks and NGOs. It also offers travel opportunities for scholars, bureaucrats and journalists. Additionally, the country grants PhD fellowships and sends influential elites, academics and members of the Communist Party to various South Asian nations. According to reports, there has been a significant increase in training programmes organised by China for bureaucrats in Nepal. This strategic initiative creates a favourable intellectual environment for China while sidelining or diminishing the voices of critical and independent thinkers in these countries. For instance, despite the strengthening ties between China and Nepal, some analysts in Nepal are opposed to requesting debt restructuring from China due to concerns about potential backlash from Beijing. Additionally, many in Nepal employ the logic of balancing relations with India and China in the national political discourse. This approach tends to be more rhetorical than substantive. Nevertheless, the idea that Nepal must balance its relationships with both neighbours has become a widely accepted narrative. What about India? The discussion about China’s influence in Nepal cannot take place without addressing India’s role. The relationship between India and Nepal is rooted in history and is deeply connected through culture, extending beyond mere political considerations. It involves the people, their traditions and a sense of unity. Notwithstanding, there are contentious issues between the two nations, and China’s growing presence poses a challenge for New Delhi. Beijing has exploited regional tensions and strategically strengthened its foothold wherever India has encountered obstacles due to political factors. Despite India’s continued investment in the region, it struggles to maintain its strong position, particularly evident in Nepal. At times, India’s foreign policy establishment seems to take certain aspects of this relationship for granted. While it is reasonable to assume a strong cultural bond between India and Nepal, complacency could be detrimental, especially in the face of tough competition from China. India must work on reinforcing cultural ties with Nepal and engage more with civil society and the younger generation. Given Nepal’s developing status, there is an urgent need for attractive fellowships and enhanced exchange programmes. Additionally, Indian companies should consider investing in Nepal’s social sector to further strengthen these connections. Many people view China as being more influential than India in Nepal, which is concerning. A more proactive approach from India, aimed at engaging the young and articulate generation, along with a genuine effort to address political differences, could significantly enhance India’s image in the region. Fortunately, some members of Nepal’s political class, regardless of their party affiliations, remain sceptical about China’s involvement, especially in the economic sector. However, this sentiment may not last indefinitely. (The author is Associate Professor, Department of International Relations, South Asian University, New Delhi) Follow Us : Tags China Chinese debt trap India-Nepal KP Sharma Oli Related News Editorial: Nepal in China’s strategic embrace KTR urges States to learn from each other for collective national growth Opinion: India’s strategic move at BRICS Editorial: Trump’s latest blusterSix sure bets and a battle for seventh seat as Limerick goes to the polls for General Election?

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