— BIRTH NAME: James Earl Carter, Jr. — BORN: Oct. 1, 1924, at the Wise Clinic in Plains, Georgia, the first U.S. president born in a hospital. He would become the first president to live for an entire century . — EDUCATION: Plains High School, Plains, Georgia, 1939-1941; Georgia Southwestern College, Americus, Georgia, 1941-1942; Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, 1942-1943; U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, 1943-1946 (class of 1947); Union College, Schenectady, New York, 1952-1953. — PRESIDENCY: Sworn-in as 39th president of the United States at the age of 52 years, 3 months and 20 days on Jan. 20, 1977, after defeating President Gerald R. Ford in the 1976 general election. Left office on Jan. 20, 1981, following 1980 general election loss to Ronald Reagan. — POST-PRESIDENCY: Launched The Carter Center in 1982. Began volunteering at Habitat for Humanity in 1984. Awarded Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. Taught for 37 years at Emory University, where he was granted tenure in 2019, at age 94. — OTHER ELECTED OFFICES: Georgia state senator, 1963-1967; Georgia governor, 1971-1975. — OTHER OCCUPATIONS: Served in U.S. Navy, achieved rank of lieutenant, 1946-53; Farmer, warehouseman, Plains, Georgia, 1953-77. — FAMILY: Wife, Rosalynn Smith Carter , married July 7, 1946 until her death Nov. 19, 2023. They had three sons, John William (Jack), James Earl III (Chip), Donnel Jeffrey (Jeff); a daughter, Amy Lynn; and 11 living grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Source: Jimmy Carter Library & MuseumSaquon Barkley on Eagles Winning NFC East: Didn't Know Shirt & Hat Games Were a Thing
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WASHINGTON, DC — President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to buy Greenland would be the US’s largest territorial addition in history — topping even the 1803 Louisiana Purchase, which nearly doubled America’s size at the time. Trump, 78, on Sunday added steam to his push to acquire the Arctic island when he announced PayPal cofounder Ken Howery as his pick to be the US ambassador to Denmark, which has controlled the mammoth territory for more than 300 years. “For purposes of National Security and Freedom throughout the World, the United States of America feels that the ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity,” Trump wrote . Greenland’s 836,330 square miles slightly exceed the 827,987 square miles that America gained with the Louisiana Purchase, a deal struck between then-President Thomas Jefferson and France. Trump’s acquisition also would be more than double the size of President James Polk’s 1845 annexation of the Republic of Texas, which included disputed regions that now are part of neighboring states. The proposed Trump administration move would top President Andrew Johnson’s 1867 Alaska purchase’s 591,000 square miles, too. Most of sparsely populated Greenland’s 56,000 residents are Inuit — related to other indigenous groups along the northernmost fringe of Canada and Alaska — and in principle have been given permission by Copenhagen under a 2009 law to sever ties should they so choose. In 2019, then-President Trump floated his interest in buying Greenland, which abuts North Atlantic shipping lanes and hosts important radar and weather installations, but the idea was swiftly shot down by Danish and Greenlandic officials. A year later, during the final year of Trump’s first term, aides within the White House and Treasury Department took a closer look at how to make a purchase happen — even identifying financial resources that could be used for the early phase of the project and crafting a blueprint for a diplomatic charm offensive, sources have told The Post. “We were moving quickly on these things up until the final days,” former Treasury Department official Thomas Dans said. “Our hope was the Biden administration would pick up on this. We were poised to do something.” Trump’s aides who previously worked on the plan determined that the people of Greenland held the key and would need to be persuaded that joining the US was in their best interests. Currently, the relatively poor residents depend heavily on an annual block grant from Denmark’s government. The roughly half-billion-dollar grant contributes about 20% of Greenland’s GDP and half of the public budget, according to the International Trade Administration. “It’s almost like an indenture of old, where the Greenlanders remain reliant on an economic subsidy that Denmark sends them and essentially have to bootstrap their way to a new future,” Dans said. “They’re asset-rich and cash-poor — kind of frozen in place.” Dans, whose grandfather was deployed to Greenland during World War II, has played a continuing role in helping win over residents — including by bringing one of the island’s top social media influencers, Jørgen Boassen, to the president-elect’s Election Day watch party in West Palm Beach, Fla., on Nov. 5. In theory, Greenlanders would be presented with a Trump administration plan to improve their economic standing and also ensure their continued self-government, followed by a vote on whether to accept that plan, which would then be ratified by Copenhagen’s parliament ahead of a handover. But the 47th president will face an uphill climb, with Greenland Prime Minister Mute Egede writing this week that “Greenland is ours. “We are not for sale and will never be for sale. We must not lose our long struggle for freedom,” the PM said. Dans said it’s most likely that Greenland would have to be acquired through a compact of free association — similar to what the United States already has with the nominally independent Pacific islands of Palau, the Marshall Islands and Micronesia, which each have United Nations seats but rely heavily upon the US. It’s unclear if Greenland would be considered independent — as is the case with those three Pacific countries — or if the special set-up would denote a closer integration. Other sparsely populated territories, such as the Pacific territories of Niue and the Cook Islands, are associated with New Zealand and aren’t internationally considered to be independent. “All of these compacts of free association are custom-crafted,” Dans said. Trump has floated other possible US acquisitions, too — saying over the weekend that the US may try to retake the Panama Canal Zone, which was given to Panama in 1979 by President Jimmy Carter. Trump said he is incensed over the Central American country’s high fees on US shipping in the region and worried about the waterway if its neutrality is threatened by China. Panama’s president has already publicly voiced his fierce opposition to the notion. The United States hasn’t added substantial amounts of territory in nearly a century. President Woodrow Wilson presided over the purchase of the 136-square-mile US Virgin Islands from Denmark in 1917 for $25 million and the United States assumed trusteeship over four Pacific territories formerly ruled by Japan at the end of World War II, with only the Northern Mariana Islands remaining a US territory. Trump aides and allies say he is not kidding about adding Greenland and potentially retaking the Panama Canal. “The president is 100% serious,” a source close to Trump said. Another source close to the camp said, “Trump is of the belief that empires that don’t grow start to fail. He is a student of history, and this is one of the schools of thought. “He really favors past presidents who were expansionist on the continent. He knows it’s a legacy item that cannot be distorted or taken away by political opposition.”
By Chinenye Anuforo Amaka Okoye, a seasoned journalist with a passion for truth and justice, has carved a niche for herself in the world of journalism. With a strong background in both Journalism and Maritime Administration and Management, Okoye has a unique perspective on the complexities of human experience. Currently a journalist at Deutsche Welle (DW), she has covered a wide range of topics, from women’s rights and justice to illegal migration and human trafficking. Her fearless reporting has taken her to the heart of Nigeria’s most dangerous regions, where she has documented the stories of those affected by conflict and crisis. This interview with Daily Sun delves into her experiences covering mass abductions in Nigeria, the emotional and professional toll it takes, and the ethical dilemma she faces. What drew you to conflict reporting particularly focusing on violence and insecurity? Quite frankly, conflict reporting chose me and I fell wholeheartedly for it. In fact, I owe it to my former Boss Mr Akintemi who recommended that I be sent to Katsina when the first mass abductions of school children happened there. His idea was majorly because I speak Hausa and it will be easy to get proper coverage of that abduction. I was supposed to go there for at most 3 nights with my cameraman but I ended up spending 13 nights covering back to back that harrowing experience- for both the students abducted, their parents and loved ones and for me as well at different levels- including being “hidden” in the government house because we had reported that the boys have been seen and would be released based on a verified information we got from a government official in the state. But as soon as we reported that, it became a question of “jeopardising the effort of the rescue mission”. And my face was plastered over social media for a false reporting. What Nigerians did not know was that the information came from the state but of course they denied knowledge of it when the Presidency reacted. And everyone wanted my head to know where we got that “intel” from including same government officials. It was an experience I will never forget. Thankfully, the boys were released just as reported. But the social media had roasted me off already. That coverage led to so many coverages of abductions and banditry for me. While very aware of how dangerous those assignments were, I think why I stayed true to those coverage was because of the people. Their story needed to be told correctly and in the right context while representing the reality of people in these conflict and crisis areas. Most importantly, so not to reduce this growing human suffering to just number and statistics. There was and still is the need to put a face to this suffering. That was my driving force and I am grateful for those stories, those people from Kankara to Kagara to Jangebe, to Birnin Kebbi, to Afaka, to Chibok and all those areas I went to, the motive was the same. How have these experiences covering mass abductions personally affected you, both emotionally and professionally? I have grown more in empathy and conviction to tell the stories of those affected with a lot of sensitivity and always check that you represent their stories correctly and factually. I have built a lot of mental resilient and physical stamina to cope with the regular stress of covering such beats and being physically present- I have not done much of that this year because I took some time off for more of up scaling and capacity building. I miss the adrenaline rush no doubt but still very much following and doing more of research work in collaboration with institutes interested in peace and conflict resolution and private security organization. Emotionally, I have learnt to take a break when I need to and to pay attentions to the whirlwinds of emotions- sometimes it is fear, sometimes anxiety, sometimes it is all round exhaustion and sometimes it is shock and helplessness, sometimes it is hope, it is joy in little and big wins of the stories of people who have triumphed from very scary situations to become shinning light. One thing I do is I pay attention to how I feel and what I feel and act rightly. As you know, I am big on therapy and that has been a great help and being surrounded by the right community of friends and colleagues and support tribe. What are the most significant challenges you’ve faced as a journalist covering such sensitive and traumatic events? I think is coming very close to near death experiences in places like Jangebe or Kagara and also when I receive threats that are very palpable. I also feel like the pain and helplessness you feel when you can’t provide answers or the frustrations of not seeing results despite all of the efforts to take some of these risks. Yes, sometimes, you never get any results, not at all. That can be tough. How do you ensure your safety while reporting on dangerous situations, particularly in conflict zones? I must admit that there are things I would do differently that I didn’t do in the past. That will include not undermining any situation and bearing in mind those things can escalate very fast. So, I keep basic tips in mind from how I dress to where I stay to what I post on social media and the timing to even the choice of transportation, sometimes it is safer to also disguise and mingle with locals, but again, this is with great understanding of where you are, who or those you are dealing with in terms of the reports and what you are up against. What ethical dilemmas have you encountered while reporting on these incidents, and how have you navigated them? I remember very vividly when the abductions were happening like every other month and for each of it, I was on ground and covering back to back. And I also remember there was a statement at the time from the government sort of implying that such coverage is amplifying the activities of these abductors or enemy of the state if you like. And it was a dillemma- should we cover the plights of the people or not because we don’t want to be seen as amplifying the voices of the enemy and leave out the sufferings of their victims? It was a tough call but in the end, we still have to do our work and bring these people’s plight to the world and not pretend these things are not happening. Another would be sometimes you hear very chilling accounts and after getting consent, the people will say “No, I don’t want that story told again”. What do you do? It is challenging sometimes to be honest. What do you think is the government’s role in addressing the issue of mass abductions? You know one of the things that baffle me is that we are still having this conversation. My one response is that the government of Nigeria is well aware of these issues, the concerns and demands of these state actors. The Nigerian government can root out these criminal elements. Yes, they can. They just do not have the political will or haven’t been able to demonstrate any political will at all. That is worth is more frustrating. How can the international community better support Nigeria in combating these issues? Nigeria first and foremost has the solutions to its problems. It should look inwards and employ all its resources before seeking collaborations from the so called international community. And what has it done so far with the support we always hear Nigeria soliciting from the international community? Your guess is right as mine What do you foresee for the future of security and safety in Nigeria, particularly regarding school abductions? Not been a prophecy of doom but I think that Nigeria will have more challenges if it refuses to strongly demonstrate political will that will lead to the end of these abductions. Sadly, there’s even more economic dimensions to these abductions. Nigeria has all the resources and intel from very brilliant and hardworking security agencies. Again it boils down to does it want to end it at all? How has the transition from Nigerian media to an international platform like DW impacted your reporting style and approach? Reporting on international platform like DW just gives you an opportunity to seek for stories with global relevance as well as tell the local story with the right nuances. My approach is using this opportunity to present our stories right. To tell them correctly and not promoting narratives that have been incorrectly pushed for a very long time. I also now have the opportunity to delve into global news and regions I would ordinarily not focus on and grow interest in different topics and find ways to present them accurately. How does your experience covering the Nigerian crisis inform your understanding of global issues related to violence and insecurity? I have realised that the problems in the world are pretty much the same- there is pain, corruption, darkness, injustice, name it all every where in the world. The difference is what each nation of the world choose to focus on, how does it media present the overall image of its nation in relation to these issues and how government and state actors tackle their issues. That is the difference. How do you balance the need to inform the public with the responsibility of not sensationalizing or exploiting the suffering of victims? This is a very important question. The first approach is understanding the situation, the context, the subject matter then apply a lot of sensitivity knowing that the people are what matters and you must treat them and their story with a lot of respect, dignity and truth. You can actually tell about their sufferings without dehumanising them more or exploiting their realities. I think also that journalists must learn where to stop or draw the curtain and understand to let the people be when they ask for that. Sometimes our approach are awfully intrusive. The fact of this business is that you are not entitled to anybody’s story and that is why we must honour the people in their stories and represent them rightly whether through images, words or our framing. This is the crux of it all.Lara Trump stepping down as RNC co-chair and addressing speculation about Florida Senate seat
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Louise Redknapp , 50, showed off her style credentials as she stepped out in a power suit for Christmas carols. The Eternals singer looked striking in a deep mahogany Victoria Beckham suit consisting of an oversized blazer that retails for £830 and the matching £495 flared trousers. Amping up the glamour, Louise accentuated her waist with a black belt and layered a sheer black bodysuit from WARDROBE.NYC underneath her blazer. Stella McCartney pointed-toe heels and a chunky gold necklace completed her head-turning ensemble. Beauty-wise, Louise made her eyes pop with vampy eyeliner along her lashline and bronzer highlighting her sculpted cheekbones. Louise Redknapp, 50, parties the night away in Peacocks sexy lace mini dress - & it looks so expensive Louise Redknapp parties with boyfriend in fishnet stockings Sian Welby's sequin trousers are top of my NYE outfit list - and they're half price Holly Willoughby has never looked better in 'unbelievable' figure-sculpting dress "Join me tonight as I host Christmas Carols on ITV. I’ll be joined by some very special guests as well as performing one of my all-time favourite Christmas songs," she wrote on Instagram. "Sending you all lots of love and have an amazing Christmas." Louise's designer wardrobe This was not the first time Louise has turned to the former Spice Girls star's eponymous label for her outfits. In November, the mother-of-two – who shares sons Charley and Beau with her ex-husband Jamie Redknapp – looked cool and casual as she joined close friend Denise van Outen for a girls' dinner in London. She teamed her chic black jumper from COS with a vintage faux fur coat and low-rise denim jeans from Victoria Beckham . Channeling Posh Spice, Louise looked phenomenal in a pair of jeans from the luxury denim collection, which range from £390-£690. Royals in VB Louise is not the only star who loves the designer label; it is also a go-to for many royal ladies. The Duchess of Edinburgh looked stylish for a visit to Surrey in January 2024 in a forest green power suit and a black and white abstract print shirt by Victoria Beckham, which she paired with brown heeled leather boots by Prada. Meanwhile, the Duchess of Sussex turned heads during her four-day Colombia visit with her husband Prince Harry. Meghan rocked a pair of smart brown trousers by La Ligne and a dazzling silk brown shirt by David Beckham's wife's brand. LOOK: Tess Daly sparkles as she parties with ultra-glam daughter Phoebe, 20Macau Sees Surge in Bond Listings in Pivot Away From Gambling
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LEGO Star Wars Advent 2024 - A$59.95 $45 LEGO Spider-Man Advent 2024 - A$59.95 $45 LEGO CIty Advent 2024 - A$59.95 $45 Back to topKANSAS CITY, Mo. – Colorado’s march to the Big 12 title game took a hit on Saturday. Red-hot Kansas dominated on offense all day, upsetting the 16th-ranked Buffaloes, 37-21, at Arrowhead Stadium. CU (8-3, 6-2 Big 12) came into the day tied for first in the conference and controlling its own path to the Big 12 title game. The Buffs can still get there, but will need a bit of help. Kansas (5-6, 4-5) became the first team in FBS history with a losing record to beat three consecutive top 25 teams. The Jayhawks upset Iowa State and BYU in previous weeks before having their way with the Buffs. The Buffs’ Shedeur Sanders threw three touchdown passes and Travis Hunter caught eight passes for 125 yards and two touchdowns, but it wasn’t nearly enough against the Jayhawks. KU running back Devin Neal rushed for 207 yards and three touchdowns and added 80 yards and a touchdown as a receiver. He helped to spot Kansas a 17-0 lead and it never looked back. KU rushed for over 300 yards and scored on its first seven possessions. The only possession in which the Jayhawks didn’t was its last one, when they drove to the CU 16-yard line and then took a knee to run out the clock. With his three touchdown passes, Sanders set a single-season CU record, with 30. He also threw a TD in his 47th consecutive game, setting an NCAA Division I record. A recap of the Buffs’ loss against the Jayhawks: First quarter: Kansas received the opening kickoff and didn’t waste much time. On the sixth play, Jalon Daniels hit Devin Neal on a short pass and Neal cruised from there for a 51-yard touchdown. The Buffs went three-and-out on their first possession and then KU went to work again. This time, the Jayhawks marched 61 yards in 13 plays to get a 40-yard field goal from Tabor Allen. Score: Kansas 10, Colorado 0. Second quarter: CU closed the first quarter with the start of a solid drive, but that possession stalled when it was stuffed on back-to-back runs, turning the ball over on downs. Kansas took advantage, marching down the field again and scoring on a 9-yard TD by Neal to make it 17-0. CU finally responded on its next possession, as Travis Hunter caught a screen pass from Shedeur Sanders and burst through the defense for a 51-yard touchdown. CU held the Jayhawks to a 23-yard field goal by Allen to make it 20-7, but then scored again. Sanders connected with Drelon Miller for a 19-yard TD to pull the Buffs within a score. KU, however, got another Allen field goal, this one from 25 yards, just before the half. Score: Kansas 23, Colorado 14. Third quarter: The quarter got off to a nice start for the Buffs, as Isaiah Hardge had a 43-yard kickoff return. That was followed by a six-play, 51-yard scoring drive, capped by Sanders hitting Hunter for a 12-yard touchdown pass, pulling the Buffs within 23-21. CU just couldn’t stop the Jayhawks, though, who responded with a 10-play, 80-yard drive, finished off by Neal with a 1-yard touchdown run. CU three-and-out on its next possession and punted the ball back to KU with 4:54 to play in the quarter. The Jayhawks held the ball the rest of the quarter on a possession that continued into the fourth. Score: Kansas 30, Colorado 21. Fourth quarter: KU capped that drive that began in the third with Neal’s fourth touchdown of the day, a 2-yard run. That 8 minute, 7-second possession gave the Jayhawks a 37-21 lead with 11:47 to play. CU drove down to the Kansas 14-yard line, but stalled and turned the ball over on downs with 6:22 to go. KU ran out the clock from there. Final score: Kansas 37, Colorado 21.
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In an era of rapid technological advancement, one would assume that losing a mobile phone could be addressed swiftly and efficiently. However, for a close friend of mine, Anura (not his real name), a senior professional and well-connected individual, the ordeal of tracing his lost iPhone 15 exposed a web of systemic inefficiencies, poor communication, and hidden truths. Anura lost his phone on 15 Dec., 2024, while travelling in a Colombo suburb. What followed was a grueling process that highlighted the bureaucratic labyrinth ordinary citizens must navigate. Acting on the advice of two telecommunications veterans, he embarked on a quest to retrieve his phone only to encounter roadblocks at every turn. Ravi, a retired IT engineer with over four decades of experience, outlined a standard procedure: file a police report, present it to the mobile network provider, and let the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) handle the rest. Siri, a board member of a prominent telecom network, confirmed that bypassing the police was not an option due to legal requirements. Despite their expertise, neither expert was aware of a critical fact: the phone-tracking system had been compromised in 2022. Anura’s initial attempts at the police station were equally disheartening. Officers refused to provide him with a copy of his complaint, citing outdated practices, and he spent hours navigating red tape before finally obtaining a certified copy. With the police report in hand, Anura visited the TRC in Narahenpita. The experience was no less frustrating. Initially directed back to the police by security staff, Anura had to argue his way into the premises. Inside, a polite but unhelpful officer informed him that the system for tracing lost phones had not been operational since 2018. The officer defended the TRC’s actions, stating they had informed the Inspector General of Police of the changes, expecting the information to trickle down to individual stations. Anura, however, was unimpressed. “This top-down communication approach is ineffective,” he argued, highlighting the needless time, effort, and money wasted by citizens due to a lack of public awareness. During his discussions, Anura uncovered an unsettling truth: the phone-tracking system was compromised. “Your problem,” Anura told the TRC officer, “is sending people here and there without telling them the truth. If criminals know the system is down, they might exploit it—but hiding it isn’t the solution.” Frustrated but undeterred, Anura vowed to bring the issue to light. He criticised the TRC for its lack of accountability, calling for a more proactive approach to public communication. “If I were the minister or the PM, I would prioritise making citizens’ lives easier and saving public resources,” he said. On his way out, Anura ensured he had proof of his visit by photographing the TRC’s logbook, documenting yet another step in his relentless pursuit of accountability. Anura’s experience serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of poor communication and systemic inefficiencies. It underscores the urgent need for: Transparent Communication: Regulatory bodies like the TRC must ensure critical updates reach all stakeholders, including the public, in a clear and accessible manner. Streamlined Processes: Citizens should not have to endure unnecessary delays and expenses to resolve simple issues. Accountability: Authorities must take responsibility for addressing systemic failures instead of deflecting blame. As citizens, we must demand better. Until then, stories like Anura’s will remain a stark reminder of the work that still needs to be done. The aforesaid incident highlights the need for transparent communication, streamlined processes, and greater accountability from regulatory bodies. Anura’s ordeal is a wake-up call for systemic reform to save citizens from unnecessary inconvenience and wasted resources. Eng. P. N. D. Abeysuriya ColomboKyverna Therapeutics, Inc. Investors Who Have Lost Money Should Contact Block & Leviton to ...
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