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By Ross Cristantiello Elon Musk, the world’s richest man and a top advisor to President-elect Donald Trump , used his social media platform this week to attack Massachusetts officials over immigration policy. As Trump and his allies ramp up preparations for what they say will be mass deportations of immigrants without legal status, Massachusetts leaders like Gov. Maura Healey and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu reaffirmed their commitments to existing laws that dictate how local law enforcement can cooperate with federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Musk inserted himself into the local debate by responding to recent news releases from ICE’s Boston office regarding the arrests of three foreign nationals who had been accused of raping children. He said that so-called “sanctuary cities” were “protecting child rapists,” and called for any politician doing so to be “recalled immediately.” Why are “sanctuary” cities protecting child rapists? Unconscionable. Any politician who does so should be recalled immediately. https://t.co/GGhVB4sfm5 Musk recently defended former Rep. Matt Gaetz, Trump’s first pick for attorney general , who had previously been investigated on suspicion of sex trafficking an underage girl. Gaetz denied those allegations. Massachusetts officials like Healey have been clear that they are not against deporting undocumented immigrants connected to serious crimes like rape and murder. In the wake of Trump’s victory, Healey said that State Police would not help federal agents carry out mass deportations. “Violent criminals should be deported, and they are,” Healey recently told The Boston Globe . “I do not, however, support efforts to round up millions of families who’ve lived here a long time, people who are gainfully employed, and many who have kids here. I don’t think it’s humane or smart economically, and it will crater some of our major industries across the country.” Trump recently said he would use the military to carry out mass deportations. A spokesperson for the Massachusetts State Police also told the Globe that enforcing federal immigration law is “not a mission” of the agency, and that troopers are actually prevented from enforcement operations that only rely on federal immigration detainers . These detainers are requests from ICE that ask law enforcement agencies to notify the agency as early as possible before removable noncitizens are released. Detainers also ask law enforcement to hold the noncitizen for up to an additional 48 hours. But ICE detainers are not mandatory, and local law enforcement has to choose whether or not to cooperate. Most ICE detainers are not supported by probable cause, according to ACLU Massachusetts . In 2017, a federal court of appeals actually ruled that the Fourth Amendment requires detainers be supported by probable cause. Law enforcement agencies that hold people on unconstitutional detainers can be found liable. One of the reports Musk was responding to concerned Guatemalan national Mynor Stiven De Paz-Munoz, who was charged with child rape in Great Barrington. De Paz-Munoz, who entered the U.S. in 2020, was released by U.S. Border Patrol with a notice to appear before a judge, according to ICE . He was arrested by Great Barrington police for the alleged rape of a child and other related charges in February of this year, and ICE lodged an immigration detainer with the Great Barrington Police Department. According to ICE, that detainer was “ignored” and De Paz-Munoz was released on bail before federal agents could detain him. He was eventually arrested by ICE in Great Barrington earlier this month. The charges are pending against him in Berkshire County Superior Court, and he remains in ICE custody. In another recent release, ICE announced the arrest of Billy Erney Buitrago-Bustos. Buitrago-Bustos is a Colombian national who was admitted to the U.S. in 2016 and failed to depart on the terms of his visa, authorities said. Great Barrington police arrested him on charges of child rape in October 2023, and ICE lodged a detainer. He was arraigned and ordered held without bail. The Berkshire County Jail and House of Correction in Pittsfield honored the immigration detainer and released Buitrago-Bustos into ICE custody earlier this month, the agency said. The third report Musk was responding to concerned Alexandre Romao De Oliveira, a Brazilian national who had been convicted of child rape in his home country in 2022 and sentenced to 14 years in prison. But Romao De Oliveira fled to the U.S. later that year and was released from Department of Homeland Security custody with a notice to appear before a judge. He was arrested earlier this week by ICE agents in Methuen. When Trump takes office, more clashes between his administration and Massachusetts leaders appear likely. Already, Wu and Trump’s incoming “border czar” Tom Homan have traded barbs. When asked about Trump’s plans, Wu said that Boston’s resources and personnel, including local police, are not expected to cooperate with federal agents attempting to detain migrants that have not “been part of serious criminal activity.” She cited an existing ordinance that bars local police from holding immigrants for deportation unless there has been a criminal warrant issued for their arrest. Homan said Wu was “ not very smart ” and warned her not to cross a “clear line.” In a response, Wu pointed to Boston’s recent track record of improving public safety . “They can say whatever they want about me, but our public safety record speaks for itself: Boston is the safest major city in America. Our homicide rates are among the lowest of any city nationally, and gun violence has been at an all-time historic low over the last two years here in Boston,” Wu said in a statement. “This is no coincidence—it’s a reflection of the trust between our residents and our public safety officials, and a result of our daily focus on community policing and coordinating city services,” the mayor continued. “We will continue to focus on that work and have no intention of rolling out the welcome mat for them.” Ross Cristantiello Ross Cristantiello, a general assignment news reporter for Boston.com since 2022, covers local politics, crime, the environment, and more. 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Netflix will have one of its biggest days Wednesday since the site launched in 1998 when it airs two NFL games for the first time. "NFL Christmas Gameday on Netflix" begins with a two-hour pregame show at 11 a.m., before Pittsburgh hosts Kansas City. Baltimore faces Houston in the second game. The streaming giant agreed to a three-year contract in May to carry Christmas Day games. Netflix's 282.3 million subscribers in over 190 countries will be able to stream the games, marking the first time one outlet has distributed an NFL game globally. Netflix will have the games available in five languages — English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and German. The games will also air on CBS affiliates in Kansas City, Pittsburgh, Baltimore and Houston. NFL policy dictates that games on cable or being exclusively streamed must also be on an over-the-air station in the competing teams' markets. It will also be available on mobile devices in the U.S. for those who have NFL+. The biggest reason is money. The league is getting $150 million from Netflix for the two games this season. It also continues the NFL's moves into streaming — Thursday night games are in their third season on Amazon Prime Video and the "Sunday Ticket" package moved to YouTube TV last year. But Christmas is on a Wednesday when games usually aren't played. That's true, but the league wasn't about to give up Christmas after seeing the ratings. Last year's three games averaged 28.68 million viewers. The early afternoon contest between the Las Vegas Raiders and Chiefs led the way, averaging 29.48 million. The Chiefs, Steelers, Ravens and Texans played on Saturday, giving them the same turnaround they would have if they played on Sunday and then Thursday. All four have clinched playoff spots in the AFC, but seeding remains up for grabs. Kansas City (14-1) can clinch the top seed — which would mean a first-round bye and home field throughout the playoffs — with a win over the Steelers. Pittsburgh and Baltimore are tied atop the AFC North at 10-5, with the Steelers holding the tiebreaker due to a better conference record. Houston (9-6) has wrapped up the AFC South and holds the fourth seed. Netflix hopes so. Brandon Riegg, Netflix's vice president of nonfiction series and sports, said the system was stress tested, and then some, during the Nov. 14 bout, along with internet service providers reporting they were also overwhelmed by the surge that occurred before and during the fight. The bout peaked at 65 million concurrent streams, including 38 million concurrent streams in the United States. According to the website Down Detector, nearly 85,000 viewers logged problems with outages or streaming leading up to and during the fight. Possible? Yes. Likely? No. The largest audience for a streamed-exclusive NFL game was 23 million on Peacock for last season's AFC wild-card game between the Miami Dolphins and Chiefs. Nielsen will measure the ratings for the Christmas Day games, with early numbers expected late afternoon on Thursday. It will probably be at kickoff for both games, but especially around 5:45 p.m. EST. That would be near halftime of the Ravens-Texans game, and when Beyoncé will be performing. Mariah Carey will kick off the day with a taped performance of "All I Want for Christmas is You." There is no word if Taylor Swift will make the trip to Pittsburgh to watch her boyfriend, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. Swift has been spending time in Kansas City since she wrapped up her Eras Tour two weeks ago. How many Christmas games will Netflix carry in the next two seasons? The NFL will have at least two games on Dec. 25 in 2025 and '26, with Netflix slated to have at least one each year. Amazon Prime Video will have a night game with Christmas on a Thursday next year. Netflix's worldwide partnership with World Wrestling Entertainment will begin on Jan. 6 when "Monday Night Raw" moves to the streaming service. On Friday, Netflix secured the U.S. rights for the 2027 and 2031 FIFA Women's World Cup. Get local news delivered to your inbox!A chorus of support is growing behind actress Blake Lively after she filed a complaint alleging sexual harassment and a smear campaign against "It Ends With Us" co-star Justin Baldoni. Actress Amber Heard on Monday became the latest celebrity to speak out on behalf of the "Gossip Girl" alum over what she says was a coordinated social media effort to tarnish her name. Over the weekend, Lively filed a complaint claiming that Baldoni and a lead producer had behaved unacceptably during the filming of box office hit "It Ends With Us." The allegations included that Baldoni -- who also directed the film -- had spoken inappropriately about his sex life, and had sought to alter the film to include sex scenes that were not in the script and had not been agreed to. They also detailed how lead producer Jamey Heath had watched Lively while she was topless, despite having been asked to turn away. But the complaint goes into great detail -- including with texts and emails -- on a PR campaign to wreck her reputation and to divert attention from any public comments she might make about the men's alleged misbehavior. This was "a carefully crafted, coordinated, and resourced retaliatory scheme to silence her, and others from speaking out about the hostile environment that Mr Baldoni and Mr Heath created," the complaint says. It includes allegations that the two men hired a crisis PR team that amplified or planted negative stories about Lively on social media platforms. "You know we can bury anyone," Melissa Nathan, a member of the team, is alleged to have said, according to messages contained in the complaint. Heard's ex-husband Johnny Depp hired the same PR team during the high-profile defamation trial between the couple in 2022, in which a jury unanimously found that Heard defamed Depp over allegations he abused her. "Social media is the absolute personification of the classic saying 'A lie travels halfway around the world before truth can get its boots on,'" Heard said in a statement carried by NBC News. "I saw this firsthand and up close. It's as horrifying as it is destructive." Heard's support came on the heels of a joint statement by America Ferrera, Amber Tamblyn and Alexis Bledel, who starred with Lively in "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants." "As Blake's friends and sisters for over 20 years, we stand with her in solidarity as she fights back against the reported campaign waged to destroy her reputation," they wrote on Instagram. "Throughout the filming of 'It Ends with Us', we saw her summon the courage to ask for a safe workplace for herself and colleagues on set, and we are appalled to read the evidence of a premeditated and vindictive effort that ensued to discredit her voice." A lawyer for Wayfarer, the studio behind the film, said in a statement released to the New York Times that neither the studio, its executives, nor its PR team did anything to retaliate against Lively. "These claims are completely false, outrageous and intentionally salacious with an intent to publicly hurt and rehash a narrative in the media," lawyer Bryan Freedman wrote. The complaint was lodged with the California Civil Rights Department, and is a precursor to a lawsuit. Major Hollywood talent agency WME -- which represents Lively -- has reportedly dropped Baldoni as a client. hg/aha

The Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) said Friday it is ramping up initiatives to equip local businesses with the tools and strategies needed to thrive in the digital age, with a strong emphasis on artificial intelligence and innovation. BCCI President, James Clarke, noted the chamber’s role in advocating for government policies and incentives to encourage businesses to invest in technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance competitiveness. “The BCCI has a role in assisting the business sector in building a culture of innovation,” Clarke told Barbados TODAY. “The BCCI also has a role in lobbying the government on policies and incentives designed to encourage businesses to invest in, and leverage digital technologies to enhance business efficiency, productivity, and competitiveness.” Clarke also referred to the Chamber of Commerce’s focus on fostering collaboration among industry leaders through platforms like the CEOs Digital Roundtable. The event, hosted recently by the chamber, provided C-suite executives with insights into achieving sustainable enterprises and enhancing the value of goods and services through digital transformation. “A key strategy of the BCCI is to facilitate platforms for engagement among CEOs, directors and other decision-makers on digital transformation and how they can achieve sustainable business enterprises and enhance the value proposition of their goods and services by integrating AI and other digital technologies,” Clarke said. You Might Be Interested In Business owners disappointed NEW YEAR’S MESSAGE – CHTA -Caribbean Tourism: Adapting to Change NEW YEAR’S MESSAGE – BCCUL – Credit Unions ready to play greater role “It is anticipated that the chamber will host more of these sessions in 2025 to assist businesses with the tools and practical guidance to navigate this new digital environment in which we operate.” His comments further align with findings from a recent KPMG survey, which revealed that 64 per cent of global CEOs identified AI as their top investment priority for 2024. Despite economic uncertainty, the survey of over 1 300 business leaders worldwide found that 92 per cent plan to boost employee headcount over the next three years, reflecting optimism about growth. In a recent release, KPMG in CARICOM Country Leader Raymond Campbell commented on the survey’s relevance to the Caribbean, noting: “Over the last ten years, CEOs have sought to create confidence in a number of ways, notably increasing investment in innovation and tech, placing people at the heart of growth strategies, and renewing their commitment to ESG [environmental, social and governance] and sustainability as a source of value creation.” He added: “AI is poised to revolutionise island communities by addressing their unique challenges and unlocking new opportunities. AI-powered predictive analytics can help island businesses optimise their operations, such as supply chain management and inventory control. Additionally, AI-driven personalisation can enhance customer experiences, leading to increased satisfaction and loyalty.” The survey also highlighted challenges to AI adoption, with 61 per cent of CEOs sharing ethical concerns as the most difficult to address. A lack of regulation (50 per cent) and technical skill shortages (48 per cent) were also flagged as key obstacles. Furthermore, while 76 per cent of CEOs believed AI would not fundamentally impact the number of jobs, 58 per cent admitted that generative AI has made them rethink the skills required for entry-level roles. The survey revealed that CEOs are renewing their commitment to ESG goals, with some 24 per cent acknowledging that failing to meet ESG expectations could give competitors an edge. Head of ESG at KPMG Islands Group, Arnaud van Dijk said: “In our islands, we have recently seen firsthand the encouraging shift of many CEOs prioritising sustainability, with most planning to formalise their ESG strategies within the next two years.” He noted the challenges in reporting ESG efforts: “Reporting in a meaningful way to stakeholders is taking up significant resources.” “The exciting opportunity now is unlocking the full potential of ESG, turning these strategies into real value that drives both meaningful impact and long-term business success,” Van Dijk said. In response to the report, the BCCI president reaffirmed the chamber’s commitment to helping businesses remain competitive, noting that its efforts to host more engagement sessions and advocate for policies supporting digital transformation would equip businesses with the tools needed to thrive in the digital age. (SM)Claim that 320,000 migrant children went missing during the Biden administration is misleadingPresident-elect Donald Trump responded Monday to special counsel Jack Smith's move to dismiss the two felony cases against him. "These cases, like all of the other cases I have been forced to go through, are empty and lawless, and should never have been brought," he wrote on his social media platform. "It was a political hijacking, and a low point in the History of our Country that such a thing could have happened, and yet, I persevered, against all odds, and WON. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!" Trump added. MORE: Special counsel Jack Smith moves to drop Trump election, documents cases citing 'categorical' DOJ policy Vice President-elect JD Vance said Trump could have "spent the rest of his life in prison" had the outcome of the 2024 race been different. "If Donald J. Trump had lost an election, he may very well have spent the rest of his life in prison," Vance wrote on X. "These prosecutions were always political. Now it's time to ensure what happened to President Trump never happens in this country again." Smith, in back-to-back court filings, cited the Justice Department's "categorical" policy that he said bars the prosecution of a sitting president as the reason for his request to drop the federal election interference case and the classified documents case. Trump pleaded not guilty to four charges, including conspiracy to defraud the United States, brought by Smith in connection with Trump’s alleged attempts to overturn his 2020 election loss to President Joe Biden. The case was plagued with delays and developments, including a Supreme Court decision that a president is entitled to some immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts during their time in office. Trump also pleaded not guilty to the 40 criminal counts related to his handling of classified material after leaving the White House. The case was dismissed by a federal judge in Florida in July, though Smith had been appealing the decision. During his presidential campaign, Trump told supporters he was their "retribution" and that he was "being indicted for you." MORE: Trump's trials: Prosecutors wind down federal cases as state cases could be placed on hold Steven Cheung, the incoming White House communications director, called Smith's decision a "major victory for the rule of law" and said Americans want Trump to end "weaponization of our justice system." Some of Trump's allies on Capitol Hill also celebrated the development. "Huge win for America, President Trump, and the fight against the weaponization of the justice system," House Speaker Mike Johnson wrote on X. "This was ALWAYS about politics and not the law." California Democratic Sen.-elect Adam Schiff, however, said the Justice Department and the courts "failed to uphold the principle that no one is above the law." Schiff was a member of the House Jan. 6 Committee that spent more than a year investigating the Capitol attack. The panel, which voted to recommend charges against Trump, identified Trump and his actions after the 2020 election as the "central cause" of what transpired on Jan. 6, 2021. "DOJ by neglecting to promptly investigate the events of Jan 6, and the courts by willfully delaying progress of the case and providing immunity," Schiff wrote on X. "The public deserved better."