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88 milyon Emanuel Wallace, 27, from east London, is better known as Big Manny by his 1.9 million followers on TikTok, where he shares videos explaining various science experiments from his back garden while using Jamaican Patois phrases and London slang. In early December, Mr Wallace won the Education Creator of the Year award at the TikTok Awards ceremony, which he said is a “symbol that anything that you put your mind to you can achieve”. The content creator began making videos during the coronavirus pandemic when schools turned to online learning but has since expanded his teaching from videos to paper after releasing his debut book Science Is Lit in August. He believes his “unconventional” teaching methods help to make his content relatable for younger audiences by using slang deriving from his Jamaican and British heritage. “The language that I use, it’s a combination between Jamaican Patois and London slang because I have Jamaican heritage,” the TikToker, who holds a bachelors and masters degree in biomedical science, told the PA news agency. “That’s why in my videos sometimes I might say things like ‘Wagwan’ or ‘you dun know’. I just want to connect with the young people more, so I speak in the same way that they speak. “The words that I use, the way that I deliver the lesson as well, I would say that my method of teaching is quite unconventional. I speak in a way that is quite conversational.” Examples of his videos include lithium batteries catching fire after being sandwiched inside a raw chicken breast, as well as mixing gold with gallium to create blue gold, earning millions of views. Mr Wallace hopes his content will help make the science industry more diverse, saying “the scientists that I was taught about, none of them look like me”. “Now me being a scientist is showing young people that they can become one as well, regardless of the background that they come from, the upbringing that they’ve had,” he said. “I just want to make it seem more attainable and possible for them because if I can do it, and I come from the same place as you, there’s no reason why you can’t do it as well.” The TikToker has seen a shift in more young people turning to the app as a learning resource and feels short-form videos will soon become a part of the national curriculum in schools. “I’m seeing (young people) using that a lot more – social media as a resource for education – and I feel like in the future, it’s going to become more and more popular as well,” he said. “I get a lot of comments from students saying that my teacher showed my video in the classroom as a resource, so I feel like these short form videos are going to be integrated within the national curriculum at some point in the near future.” He also uses his platform to raise awareness of different social issues, which he said is “extremely important”. One of his videos highlighted an anti-knife campaign backed by actor Idris Elba, which earned more than 39 million views, while his clip about the banning of disposable vapes was viewed more than 4.6 million times. He said there is some pressure being a teacher with a large following online but hopes he can be a role model for young people. “I’m aware that I am in the public eye and there’s a lot of young people watching me,” he said. “Young people can be impressionable, so I make sure that I conduct myself appropriately, so that I can be a role model. “I always have the same message for young people, specifically. I tell them to stay curious. Always ask questions and look a little bit deeper into things.” His plans for 2025 include publishing a second Science Is Lit book and expanding his teaching to television where he soon hopes to create his own science show.Producer Richard Perry Was the Very Sound of PopJimmy Carter: A Remembrance -- Livingston resident Bill Grover, a former Carter Presidential scholar who teaches at Montana State, reflects on the 39th U.S. President upon his death on Sunday, Dec. 29

-- Shares Facebook Twitter Reddit Email Bill Maher has heard enough crowing about cutting off family members who voted for Donald Trump . The "Real Time" host used his "new rule" segment on Friday to push back against the idea that you should excise Republicans from your life in the wake of the election. Maher sees the holiday season as the starting point of any national reconciliation, figuring that we can't possibly unify the country until we unify our dining room tables. "For the Democrats, this was a brutal loss , but the plan to deal with it has to be better than 'stay in a snit,'" he said. "Family isn't like gender. You can't fix it by cutting off members." Maher railed against Yale psychiatrist Dr. Amanda Calhoun, who told MSNBC's Joy-Ann Reid that it's "okay to cut off family members if they voted for Trump." Maher compared the act of refusing to spend holidays with Trump voters to "not letting certain people sit with you on the bus" as a photo of Rosa Parks flashed on the screen, drawing groans from the audience. Related "Look in the mirror": Maher sends message to Democrat "losers" "[Calhoun] also said that it shouldn’t be automatic that family members think they’re entitled to your time. She said that’s just a societal norm," Maher continued. "Family. Who do they think they are? Family?" Maher thought it was ridiculous that a mental health professional would encourage people to isolate during the holidays, wondering if she also recommended drinking too much and putting on weight. Ultimately. Maher pushed for a tone of reconciliation during the holidays. "If we ever want this nation to heal, this is what we have to do," he said. "Force ourselves to reach out and find out why someone feels the way they do and make the choices they make without prejudging them a monster." Maher also asked liberals to consider the fact that Trump is getting through the holidays just fine and that he "couldn't ask for a better gift" than knowing his opponents were sulking. "I'm sure Mar-a-Lago already has bells ringing and stockings hung like Arnold Palmer ," he said. Watch the whole segment below: Read more about Bill Maher “If she said 'Vote for Trump,' he’d win”: Maher says "cult leader" Swift can sway election Bill Maher casually predicts Trump win during chat with Chris Wallace No one cares anymore about cancel culture, but it is a heckuva marketing tool for some comics MORE FROM Alex Galbraith Advertisement:

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Confusion was the order of the day after Boxing Commission of Fiji (BCF) chairman, Adi Narayan said during a press conference on friday that promoter Fred Chand has been interviewed by the Commission of Inquiry. When contacted the South Pacific Boxing Promotion promoter said his interview did not take place on Thursday due to a request from his lawyer. “My lawyer has talked to the Commission of Inquiry offering a date to conduct the interview,” Chand said from Sydney, Australia, on friday: “My lawyer will be with me when I’m going to be interviewed. That is my legal right but as of now everything will come from my lawyer.” Chand also added that he and SPBP director Mohammed Shameem are ready to face the Commission of Inquiry and tell it as it is. The investigation is on the death of featherweight boxer Ubayd Haider who collapsed in the ring after his IBO Asia Pacific title fight in Nadi on October 26. The programme was promoted by SPBP. The BCF headed by Narayan and board member Eroni Loganimoce called for a press conference to clear issues surrounding the investigations and the suspension of the SPBP license on November 29. However, Loganimoce revealed that the reinstatement of the SPBP license would depend on the outcome of the investigation by the Commission of Inquiry: The Suva lawyer alleged Chand had breached the promoter’s agreement. “We see that after asking the promoter to refrain or abstain from speaking on social media, he continued to do that,” he said. “The other (alleged) attempt of creating hatred between the board, he did initiate that when we asked him to provide evidence, he prefer not to talk to us on that. “The future of him (Chand) being granted another one (license) will depend on the finding from the Commission of Inquiry,” Loganimoce added. He said the promoter’s license is renewed every year and Chand should have let the board know of his grievances rather than airing it on social media platforms. The consequences of the October fight enforced BCF to be strict on the conditions of future boxing programmes. “We want to keep boxing alive and clean. It has been our effort and this is a big challenge that we faced. And it will really make us do a review.” Narayan said the investigation is not fully completed and they have extended their time and hope that the findings are finalised before the end of the month. “We also give credit to SPBP, they’ve done well, they’ve given us some good programmes, no questions about that. But the point is, you got to respect the equation – it’s a respectable body, work with us.” Narayan indicated that Blue Water Promotions will kick-off next year’s programme in February: He added that two individuals have showed interest to apply for their promoter’s license. Feedback: sereana.salalo@fijisun.com.fjY-mAbs Presents SADA Platform Preclinical Data and Trial in Progress Posters at the 2024 American Society Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting

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Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Acting President of University of Jeddah Dr. Adnan Al-Humaidan signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Shenzhen Institute of Information Technology in China in the fields of education and scientific research. This comes as part of the university's efforts to enhance partnership and international cooperation. The MoU aims to exchange educational experiences and develop academic programs, which contributes to achieving common goals and benefits students and society. Through these partnerships, the university seeks to enhance its scientific and research position at the international level. This cooperation opens new horizons and promising opportunities for students and faculty members at University of Jeddah and Shenzhen Institute, which enhances the quality of education and develops innovation and scientific research in various technical fields. < Previous Page Next Page >Trump gave Interior nominee one directive for a half-billion acres of US land: ‘Drill.’

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Letters Dec. 26: One lane each way; watch the road, not the phone The Times Colonist Dec 26, 2024 11:00 AM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Douglas Street at Crystal Garden and the bus depot. TIMES COLONIST Listen to this article 00:09:56 Traffic nightmare a taste of the future This is the perfect time for a drive downtown on Blanshard Street to get a glimpse of the future for Victoria drivers. You will experience what one lane going each way feels like once the city has completed its insane plan to close two northbound lanes on Douglas Street by the current bus depot, re-routing that traffic to Blanshard which will be reduced to one lane each way in order to make room for bike lanes on both sides and trees in the middle of the street. Think Fort Street except probably worse. Even on light traffic days during the current construction, the snarled congestion on Blanshard is beyond the pale and when you add in the high volumes of ferry traffic every hour throughout the sumner, it will be a sheer delight. The logic behind closing/restricting the only two roads in and out of the city is a mystery but is certainly in keeping with the city’s irrational war on cars. I cannot help but wonder if there is an award for the city that creates the most pollution from vehicles idling as a result of poor road design. R.G. Persson Victoria Eyes on the road, please, not on your phone In addition to removing earbuds, whether jay walking or actually using the crossing lights, I would add that “phone folks” need to put their phones away — completely — while they are walking. Too many are running into other people and way too many, while on their phones, cross streets expecting vehicles to screech to a stop — and when they do, just in time — the “phone folks” do not even look up to acknowledge that they just missed getting run over. Most of us see this trend many times daily. It needs to stop, just like drivers stop in awe of the apparent invincibility of “phone folks.” Paul Crober North Saanich Making life tougher for those who drive Did the folks at Victoria City Hall get elected on a mandate to remove cars from downtown by making every car owner in the area go raving mad? I don’t remember such a mandate. The evidence: Major traffic routes narrowed for bike lanes instead of designating secondary roads for cyclists where possible. Curved corners at intersections removed to form strictly square corners, so an entire lane of traffic has to wait for one car turning right from that lane. Traffic lights co-ordinated to stop traffic at every intersection – stopping the efficient flow of traffic. Parking spots diminished dramatically due to bike lanes on major shopping streets, discouraging downtown shopping, and resulting in business heading to malls. Condo towers going up everywhere one looks. Each of those towers represents another 80 to 100 or more cars coming to our already plugged roads. Effective through streets like Vancouver and Richardson blocked off for bicycles. I’m sure there is more. Victoria used to be a lovely gentle city, easy to get around to the interesting downtown shopping area. It is no longer. So many of us avoid it whenever possible. Congratulations ideologues at City Hall. You should leave so someone with a brain and a heart can fix the mess you have made of our beautiful city. Theresa Moylan Victoria End complacency behind the wheel It seems to me that a substantial percentage of drivers these days are guilty of DWI — driving while indifferent, that is. Stop signs and centre lines are mere suggestions, especially if there are no vehicles coming. Traffic lights that have the audacity to turn amber are not anticipated and are often ignored. It’s not uncommon to see three or more vehicles (drivers) choosing to accelerate through a single intersection rather than safely brake. (Always think “stale green,” unless you see it’s a “fresh green.”) Far too many vehicles’ headlights and taillights are only used in the dark of night, though they are your vehicle’s cheapest and most effective safety feature. Day or night, they not only help you see, but to be seen. They also allow other drivers to better judge both your speed and distance. Turn signals have apparently become optional, or are used only when the light turns green. (I love a surprise!) And speeding through school zones has become rampant, with vehicles hundreds of metres behind ending up in my rear-view mirror if I’m doing the limit. I’m sure many of these speeding drivers have children and would be devastated if their child was hit by a vehicle while at school. It’s disturbing to witness these driving behaviours on a daily basis. A proper stop takes only a second longer than lurching around a corner or past a stop sign or bar. Running an amber or red or crossing the centre line can and does have deadly consequences. End this complacency behind the wheel and to be more respectful of the rules of the road, and more considerate of other road users. Dave Kirk Nanaimo There is an ideal speed for urban streets Re: “ Lower speed limits don’t make any sense ,” letter, Dec. 12. I would respectfully suggest that it is the letter that doesn’t make any sense. It begins by saying “most vehicles barely move at 30 km/h.” If that were the case, it logically follows that, after the lowering, nothing will change from the way it is now. So what is the problem? It follows with his second point “... most people will not follow this.” This is a direct contradiction to the first point. The letter then asks: “... how totally stupid are the people who decide this?” Well, while I generally agree that politicians often make decisions based on their own political agenda, in this particular case, we should applaud them for deciding based on provable scientific fact. I would encourage readers to search online for “The power model of the relationship between speed and road safety. Update and new analyses,” by Rune Elvik. Elvik is a highly respected expert in the field of traffic safety. His paper explains in great detail why 30 km/h is the ideal speed for urban streets. I am astounded why so many people don’t get the facts before passing judgment. Bob Etheridge Brentwood Bay Canada as a state, and Donald Trump Two suggestions here... 1. We should really encourage the 13 per cent of us who would like Canada to be the 51st state to pack up and move south. The vacant homes that would be left behind could just be the thing to solve our housing affordability crises. Sounds like a win-win scenario to me! 2. Since Donald Trump thinks it’s hilarious to call our prime minister “the Governor of the great state of Canada,” we should start calling him “the vice president (elect) of the USA — as we all know the person really calling all the shots down there is “President (unelected)” Elon Musk. Phil Smith View Royal What will replace the energy revenue One minor technical difficulty is always ignored in discussions about climate change: The effect on the economy, and nation overall, if no one comes up with a replacement for the $150 billion, or so, in net energy exports that enable us to maintain our standard of living. If we lose those exports, we also lose the ability to pay for the imports that we need. So, what is the substitution plan? No one seems to have thought about it. Roger Love Saanich Knowledge of economics needed in tariff talk Donald Trump claims that the United States is subsidizing Canada to the tune of one billion dollars, or $100 million, depending on which of his tweets you want to take notice of. His claim is based on the size of the trade deficit, the difference between the value of our exports and imports with the U.S. Trump likes simple headline-grabbing solutions, so why don’t we let him know that we can eliminate this imbalance overnight by imposing an appropriate level of tariff on exports from here to the U.S.? Makes as much sense as the U.S. trying to harm its trading partners by imposing import tariffs which anyone with a little knowledge of economics knows will impact consumers in the U.S. the most. When duties on Chinese goods were introduced, it was made to sound as if the U.S. would receive big bags of cash from China to pay the tariffs. In reality it is the consumer in the U.S. who has ended up paying! Paul Laraman Mill Bay SEND US YOUR LETTERS • Email: [email protected] • Mail: Letters to the editor, Times Colonist, 201-655 Tyee Rd., Victoria, B.C. V9A 6X5 • Submissions should be no more than 250 words; subject to editing for length and clarity. Provide your contact information; it will not be published. Avoid sending your letter as an email attachment. See a typo/mistake? Have a story/tip? 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National Beverage Corp. ( NASDAQ:FIZZ – Get Free Report )’s share price hit a new 52-week low during trading on Friday . The stock traded as low as $42.81 and last traded at $42.92, with a volume of 134692 shares trading hands. The stock had previously closed at $43.83. Analysts Set New Price Targets Separately, UBS Group decreased their price objective on National Beverage from $46.00 to $45.00 and set a “sell” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, September 10th. Read Our Latest Report on FIZZ National Beverage Trading Down 2.1 % Insider Buying and Selling at National Beverage In other National Beverage news, Director Cecil D. Conlee sold 2,736 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, December 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $47.01, for a total value of $128,619.36. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now directly owns 53,744 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,526,505.44. The trade was a 4.84 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website . Insiders own 74.80% of the company’s stock. Hedge Funds Weigh In On National Beverage Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Canada Pension Plan Investment Board acquired a new stake in National Beverage during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $31,000. Quarry LP increased its position in shares of National Beverage by 584.9% during the second quarter. Quarry LP now owns 637 shares of the company’s stock worth $33,000 after acquiring an additional 544 shares in the last quarter. Blue Trust Inc. raised its holdings in shares of National Beverage by 323.0% during the third quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 643 shares of the company’s stock worth $33,000 after acquiring an additional 491 shares during the period. Quest Partners LLC bought a new stake in National Beverage in the 2nd quarter valued at $34,000. Finally, Headlands Technologies LLC boosted its stake in National Beverage by 760.2% in the 2nd quarter. Headlands Technologies LLC now owns 843 shares of the company’s stock worth $43,000 after purchasing an additional 745 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 23.95% of the company’s stock. National Beverage Company Profile ( Get Free Report ) National Beverage Corp., through its subsidiaries, develops, produces, markets, and sells a portfolio of sparkling waters, juices, energy drinks, and carbonated soft drinks primarily in the United States and Canada. The company's Power+ brand portfolio offers sparkling water products under the LaCroix, LaCroix Cúrate, and LaCroix NiCola; non-carbonated flavored water under the Clear Fruit; energy drink and shots under the Rip It; juice and juice-based products under Everfresh, Everfresh Premier Varietals, and Mr. Further Reading Receive News & Ratings for National Beverage Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for National Beverage and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .

The Miss World Myanmar 2025 pageant is planned to take place this coming January, according to National Director Ent Aung Lwin of Miss World Myanmar 2025. Organized by Radiance Event Production & Model Agency, the pageant will see collaboration from Miss Grand Myanmar 2024, Thae Su Nyein, and former beauty queen Mee Mee, who will assist National Director Htoo Ent Lwin in the competition. Make-Up SORA will handle makeup, while designer Kham Philip will oversee the dressing for the event. “The Miss World Myanmar titleholder should bring honour to the nation. She must systematically execute the projects set by our organization. Upon returning after representing the country, if she wishes to pursue acting, she can do so. However, I will only select a candidate who demonstrates dedication to the nation, commits to impactful projects, and can effectively carry out philanthropic work. It’s important to note that becoming Miss World Myanmar is no easy feat,” said National Director Htoo Ent Lwin. The Miss World Myanmar 2025 winner will take on Beauty with A Purpose social welfare responsibility and represent Myanmar at the 72nd Miss World pageant. In addition, she will have opportunities to pursue a career in acting. — ASH/TKO

Lions' Jameson Williams fined for actions against BearsThis week we’re handing over the newsletter to Paul Durica , director of exhibitions at the Chicago History Museum. In his own words, he reflects on his past year of research: “Over the last year, I have started my day by reading the Chicago Tribune, that is, the corresponding edition from 100 years ago. “The decision to read each day’s newspaper from 1924 came from a realization that two events that have meant a lot to my work occurred in the same calendar year. Those events are the kidnapping and murder of 14-year-old Robert Franks by Nathan Leopold Jr. and Richard Loeb, considered the crime of the century at the time, and the passage by the United States Congress of the nation’s most restrictive piece of immigration legislation. “I wondered what else happened in 1924 and what would I learn by letting the year unfold day by day, in real time. Much from that year is still remembered, while many events, meaningful in their moment, have faded from memory. “I discovered a year that continues to shape Chicago. In many ways, we are all living in the city that came into existence in 1924. We engage with that year on the streets we walk, the buildings we enter, and the festivals and events we attend. “Despite many successes and advances, the year serves as a warning. In Chicago, crime is out of control. In Washington, corruption is rampant. And in Europe, authoritarianism is on the rise. We know what became of the people who lived through that year. What will become of those who lived through 2024 is the task of a future historian.” — Paul Durica Reader Daniel Knopfloch asked: What songs describe the city “in the best way?” Great question, Daniel. What’s your favorite song about Chicago and why? Email us. We might use your answer in an upcoming edition of the newsletter. Dec. 26, 1908: Jack Johnson became the first Black heavyweight boxing champ, in Sydney, Australia. He defeated Tommy Burns of Canada after the fight was stopped in the 14th round. Dec. 26, 2018: Retiring Chicago Ald. Daniel Solis signed a secret agreement with federal prosecutors in which he admitted to taking bribes from real estate developers in exchange for his help on zoning issues. The terms of the unprecedented deferred-prosecution agreement that Solis signed with the U.S. attorney’s office that day weren’t made public until April 2022. He became a government mole by wearing an undercover wire to help federal investigators build cases against former 14th Ward Ald. Edward Burke and ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan . On Jan. 24, 1924, The Chicago Daily Tribune announced plans for the John G. Shedd Aquarium to be built at Grant Park by Graham, Anderson, Probst and White. (Chicago Tribune) Local: Kate Buckingham and John G. Shedd made gifts to the South Park Commission that will change the city. National: Teapot Dome scandal began to emerge in Washington. International: V.I. Lenin died in Russia. Elsie Stoneman, played by Lillian Gish, and her brother attend Ford’s Theater on the night of Lincoln’s assassination in the 1915 motion picture “Birth of a Nation.” (D. W. Griffith) Local: Police shut down screening of “The Birth of a Nation” at the Auditorium Theatre. National: Former President Woodrow Wilson died. International: Adolf Hitler went on trial in Munich for having helped lead a failed coup there in 1923. Archbishop George Mundelein leaves Chicago on March 6, 1924, from the Baltimore and Ohio station headed to New York where he will sail for Rome to become a cardinal in 1924. (Chicago Tribune historical photo) Local: Archbishop George Mundelein was elevated to cardinal — the city’s first — in Rome. National: Harry K. Thaw received the right to a new trial for the 1906 murder of architect Stanford White. International: The Tribune interviewed Mahatma Gandhi not long after his release from prison. Beulah Annan gave her confession at the Hyde Park police station after shooting her lover, Harry Kalstedt, earlier that day, on April 3, 1924. (Chicago Tribune historical photo) Local: Beulah Annan , the inspiration for Roxie Hart in “Chicago,” killed her lover Harry Kalstedt. National: The U.S. Senate passed a restrictive immigration bill . International: Fascists won big in Italian parliamentary elections. Eight of Robert “Bobby” Franks’ friends from the Harvard private school he attended act as pallbearers at the 14-year-old’s funeral on May 25, 1924. Franks, the youngest son of millionaire Jacob Franks, was killed by Richard Loeb, 18, and Nathan Leopold, Jr., 19, on May 21, 1924. The funeral service was held at the Franks home at 5052 Ellis Ave. (Chicago Tribune historical photo) Local: Nathan Leopold Jr. and Richard Loeb kidnapped and murdered 14-year-old Robert Franks. National: Black Gold , owned by Osage woman Rosa M. Hoots , won the 50th running of the Kentucky Derby. International: Several nations vied for the “death ray” technology purportedly developed by British inventor Harry Grindell Matthews. Belva Gaertner and her attorneys Thomas Nash, to her left, and Michael Ahern, to her right, were all smiles after the jury’s verdict that found her guiltless on June 6, 1924, in the murder of auto salesman Walter Law on March 12, 1924. (Chicago Tribune historical photo) Local: Belva Gaertner went on trial for killing her lover. National: Republicans nominated Calvin Coolidge for president and Evanston resident Charles Gates Dawes for vice president. International: George Mallory and A.C. Irvine were reported dead after attempting to summit Mount Everest. Sybil Bauer, the swimming champ who won the gold medal in the 100-meter backstroke at the 1924 Summer Olympics, circa 1920s. (Chicago Tribune historical photo) Local: Oak Park native Ernest Hemingway was reported to have been gored by a bull in Pamplona, Spain; largest fleet to date set off from Belmont Harbor on the race to Mackinac Island. National: Deadlocked Democrats compromised on John W. Davis and Charles W. Bryan for their presidential ticket. International: Olympic games kicked off in Paris, where Chicago swimmers Sybil Bauer and Johnny Weissmuller excelled. George C. Blakeslee, chief photographer at Yerkes Observatory in Williams Bay, Wisconsin, circa 1926. The observatory boasted a collection of over 170,000 photographic plates. (Chicago Herald and Examiner) Local: Cigarette foe Lucy Page Gaston died of throat cancer. National: Conman Charles Ponzi was released from prison but faced state charges. International: Astronomers from around the world — including from Yerkes Observatory in Wisconsin — observed Mars , which was passing the closest it would be to Earth until 2007. “Jumpy conditions,” however, prevented local experts from a clear view. The plane Chicago lands at a small airstrip just outside of west suburban Maywood on Sept. 15, 1924, during the first aerial circumnavigation of the globe by the U.S. Army World Fliers. The Chicago was flown by Lts. Lowell Smith and Leslie Arnold. (Chicago Herald and Examiner) Local: The trial of Leopold and Loeb ended with a verdict of life in prison with no possibility of parole. National: Miss Philadelphia Ruth Malcomson won what became the Miss America contest in Atlantic City. Miss Chicago Margaret Leigh placed second. International: A trio of American flyers — who stopped in Chicago — successfully circumnavigated the globe by plane. Prince Edward, the Prince of Wales, third from left, visits Chicago in October 1924. (Chicago Tribune historical photo) Local: The Prince of Wales visited Chicago. National: The Washington Senators beat the New York Giants in a seven-game World Series. International: Conservatives toppled the Labor government in a snap election in England. A crowd gathers outside gangster Dean O’Banion’s flower shop, Schofield Co. at 738 N. State St., after he was shot and killed on Nov. 10, 1924. Three assassins entered the flower shop, talked with O’Banion and then opened fire at only a few feet’s distance. (Chicago Tribune historical photo) Local: North side gang leader Dean O’Banion was assassinated in his flower shop. National: Calvin Coolidge and the GOP won big in federal elections. International: Composer Giacomo Puccini died. President Calvin Coolidge and first lady Grace Coolidge posed for a Tribune photographer after they arrived in Chicago to attend a stock show in 1924. (Chicago Tribune historical photo) Local: President Coolidge visited Chicago; John J. Glessner donated his house to the American Institute of Architects; and the Field Museum purchased the lions of Tsavo . National: Labor leader Samuel Gompers died; tobacco magnate James B. Duke established a trust that led to Trinity College becoming Duke University. International: Sun Yat-Sen arrived in modern-day Bejing and set out to become China’s president early in 1925. Become a Tribune subscriber: It’s just $1 for a 1-year digital subscription Follow us on Instagram: @vintagetribune Thanks for reading! Join our Chicagoland history Facebook group and follow us on Instagram for more from Chicago’s past. Have an idea for Vintage Chicago Tribune? Share it with Kori Rumore and Marianne Mather at krumore@chicagotribune.com and mmather@chicagotribune.com

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Doha: The registration for the 16th edition of Qatar International Falcons and Hunting Festival (Marmi 2025) came to a close today, December 26. Under the patronage of HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, the festival will take place from January 1 to February 1, 2025, at Marmi area in Sealine. The final day of registration was held at Qatari Al Gannas Association headquarters in Katara Cultural Village, with strong participation from falconers across Qatar and GCC countries. Chairman of the Marmi Festival, Muteb Al Qahtani, explained in a statement that the number of participants in each competition will be determined individually, followed by a draw, and results will be published and shared with participants. He also mentioned that the date for Young Falconer Championship would be announced later, but registration will take place on-site. Al Qahtani revealed that generous prizes have been allocated for the festivals winners, supported by the Social & Sport Contribution Fund (DAAM). The winner of Al-Muzayen competition in "Al-Hor Ashqar" category will receive QR 700,000, the second-place winner will receive QR 500,000, and third-place winner will receive QR 300,000. For "Al-Hor Adham and Black" category, the first-place winner will receive QR 400,000, the second-place winner will receive QR 300,000, and the third-place winner will receive QR 200,000. In Haddad Al-Tahaddi competition, the qualifier will win a cash prize of QR 100,000, along with two Lexus cars for the final, and a QR 100,000 prize for the winner of the final. The winner of Al-Talaa competition will take home QR 300,000, the second-place winner will receive QR 200,000, and the third-place winner will earn QR 100,000. In the local Al Daou competition across seven rounds, the first-place winner will receive QR 200,000, the second-place winner will receive QR 100,000, and the third-place winner will receive QR 50,000. For the international Al Daou competition, the first-place winner will receive QR 100,000, the second-place winner will get QR 70,000, and the third-place winner will be awarded QR 50,000. The winner of Elite Race will receive QR 300,000, with the second-place winner taking QR 200,000, and the third-place winner receiving QR 100,000. In Saluki Racing competition, the first-place winner in each category will receive QR 100,000, the second-place winner will take QR 70,000, and the third-place winner will receive QR 50,000. As for Young Falconer Championship, the first-place winner will be awarded QR 25,000, the second-place winner will get QR 20,000, the third-place winner will receive QAR 15,000, the fourth-place winner will take QR 10,000, and the fifth-place winner will earn QR 8,000.Why farmers are fretting across the world

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — When the San Francisco 49ers used a third-round pick to draft Jake Moody last year, the hope was it would settle their kicking position for years to come. A shaky second half to Moody's second season with San Francisco has put that into question headed to the offseason. Moody missed his sixth field goal in the past seven games last week, leading to questions about whether the 49ers will need to replace him or at least bring in competition for next season. Coach Kyle Shanahan expressed confidence in Moody on Thursday, attributing some of the struggles to a high ankle sprain he suffered in his kicking leg earlier in the season. “I still feel the same about him, that I believe he is going to be our guy," Shanahan said. “Everyone has got to perform and do things like that and I think he has had a tough year. ... I thought he was doing really well and then had a high ankle sprain to his kicking foot. Since he’s come back, he hasn’t been as consistent, obviously. But I think a lot of that probably has to do with that, just common-sense wise.” Moody got off to a strong start this season, making all six field goals he attempted in the season opener and going 13 for 14 before injuring his ankle while attempting to make a tackle on a kickoff return in Week 5. He missed three games and has struggled since he returned. He missed three field goals in first first game back at Tampa Bay, two more in the snow at Buffalo in Week 13 and then a 41-yarder last week against the Dolphins. “That’s the great thing about kicking is, you can be as talented as whoever and you can struggle,” Moody said. “I feel like this year, I’ve struggled. It doesn’t really waver my confidence or anything. I feel like, throughout my entire life, I’ve gone through struggles, I’ve gone through high points. The biggest thing is to just stay consistent, not change anything.” Moody had an up-and-down rookie season, making 21 of 25 field goals in the regular season and missing only one extra point. But he missed a potential game-winning kick in a loss at Cleveland and missed field goals in playoff wins against Green Bay and Detroit. Moody then made three field goals in the Super Bowl with two coming from more than 50 yards, including a go-ahead 53-yard kick late in the fourth quarter against Kansas City. But Moody also had an extra point blocked in that game. “I believe we’ve got the right guy and I think that eventually, I think he has shown that at times,” Shanahan said. "I thought he showed that at times his rookie year. I thought he showed that big time being 12 out of 13 to start this year. And I think he’ll show us all that in the future.” NOTES: The Niners placed LT Trent Williams on IR after his ankle injury hasn't healed as quickly as hoped. Shanahan didn't think there were any long-term issues. ... LB Dre Greenlaw (calf) will be shut down for the rest of the season after playing parts of two games in his return from a torn left Achilles tendon. ... OL Spencer Burford (calf) didn't practice but might be able to play this week. ... San Francisco has signed two OL this week, adding Matt Hennessy and Charlie Heck. ... RB Isaac Guerendo (hamstring, foot) was limited but appears on track to play this week. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL