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BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — In the wee hours Sunday at the United Nations climate talks, countries from around the world reached an agreement on how rich countries can cough up the funds to support poor countries in the face of climate change. It's a far-from-perfect arrangement, with many parties still unsatisfied but some hopeful that the deal will be a step in the right direction. World Resources Institute president and CEO Ani Dasgupta called it “an important down payment toward a safer, more equitable future,” but added that the poorest and most vulnerable nations are “rightfully disappointed that wealthier countries didn’t put more money on the table when billions of people’s lives are at stake.” The summit was supposed to end on Friday evening but negotiations spiraled on through early Sunday. With countries on opposite ends of a massive chasm, tensions ran high as delegations tried to close the gap in expectations. Here's how they got there: What was the finance deal agreed at climate talks? Rich countries have agreed to pool together at least $300 billion a year by 2035. It’s not near the full amount of $1.3 trillion that developing countries were asking for, and that experts said was needed. But some delegations said this deal is headed in the right direction, with hopes that more money flows in the future. The text included a call for all parties to work together using “all public and private sources” to get closer to the $1.3 trillion per year goal by 2035. That means also pushing for international mega-banks, funded by taxpayer dollars, to help foot the bill. And it means, hopefully, that companies and private investors will follow suit on channeling cash toward climate action. The agreement is also a critical step toward helping countries on the receiving end create more ambitious targets to limit or cut emissions of heat-trapping gases that are due early next year. It’s part of the plan to keep cutting pollution with new targets every five years, which the world agreed to at the U.N. talks in Paris in 2015. The Paris agreement set the system of regular ratcheting up climate fighting ambition as away to keep warming under 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) above pre-industrial levels. The world is already at 1.3 degrees Celsius (2.3 degrees Fahrenheit) and carbon emissions keep rising. What will the money be spent on? The deal decided in Baku replaces a previous agreement from 15 years ago that charged rich nations $100 billion a year to help the developing world with climate finance. The new number has similar aims: it will go toward the developing world's long laundry list of to-dos to prepare for a warming world and keep it from getting hotter. That includes paying for the transition to clean energy and away from fossil fuels. Countries need funds to build up the infrastructure needed to deploy technologies like wind and solar power on a large scale. Communities hard-hit by extreme weather also want money to adapt and prepare for events like floods, typhoons and fires. Funds could go toward improving farming practices to make them more resilient to weather extremes, to building houses differently with storms in mind, to helping people move from the hardest-hit areas and to help leaders improve emergency plans and aid in the wake of disasters. The Philippines, for example, has been hammered by six major storms in less than a month , bringing to millions of people howling wind, massive storm surges and catastrophic damage to residences, infrastructure and farmland. “Family farmers need to be financed," said Esther Penunia of the Asian Farmers Association. She described how many have already had to deal with millions of dollars of storm damage, some of which includes trees that won't again bear fruit for months or years, or animals that die, wiping out a main source of income. “If you think of a rice farmer who depends on his or her one hectare farm, rice land, ducks, chickens, vegetables, and it was inundated, there was nothing to harvest,” she said. Why was it so hard to get a deal? Election results around the world that herald a change in climate leadership, a few key players with motive to stall the talks and a disorganized host country all led to a final crunch that left few happy with a flawed compromise. The ending of COP29 is "reflective of the harder geopolitical terrain the world finds itself in,” said Li Shuo of the Asia Society. He cited Trump's recent victory in the US — with his promises to pull the country out of the Paris Agreement — as one reason why the relationship between China and the EU will be more consequential for global climate politics moving forward. Developing nations also faced some difficulties agreeing in the final hours, with one Latin American delegation member saying that their group didn't feel properly consulted when small island states had last-minute meetings to try to break through to a deal. Negotiators from across the developing world took different tacks on the deal until they finally agreed to compromise. Meanwhile, activists ramped up the pressure: many urged negotiators to stay strong and asserted that no deal would be better than a bad deal. But ultimately the desire for a deal won out. Some also pointed to the host country as a reason for the struggle. Mohamed Adow, director of climate and energy think tank Power Shift Africa, said Friday that “this COP presidency is one of the worst in recent memory,” calling it “one of the most poorly led and chaotic COP meetings ever.” The presidency said in a statement, “Every hour of the day, we have pulled people together. Every inch of the way, we have pushed for the highest common denominator. We have faced geopolitical headwinds and made every effort to be an honest broker for all sides.” Shuo retains hope that the opportunities offered by a green economy “make inaction self-defeating” for countries around the world, regardless of their stance on the decision. But it remains to be seen whether the UN talks can deliver more ambition next year. In the meantime, “this COP process needs to recover from Baku,” Shuo said. ___ Associated Press reporters Seth Borenstein and Sibi Arasu contributed to this report. ___ The Associated Press’ climate and environmental coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations. AP is solely responsible for all content. Find AP’s standards for working with philanthropies, a list of supporters and funded coverage areas at AP.org . Melina Walling, The Associated Press
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John Keeler, Chairman and CEO of Blue Star Foods, commented, “this by no means has any reflection on our operations, nothing has changed and we have returned to revenue growth and our current cash position is in a very good place.” Keeler, continued, “in deciding to not appeal the Nasdaq delisting notice, we realized some positives by listing in OTC Markets: Lowers our public company costs No immediate plans for reverse split as no longer needed to comply with Nasdaq listing standards We intend to apply to list our securities on the OTCQB as soon as practicable. About Blue Star Foods Corp. (NASDAQ: BSFC ) Blue Star Foods Corp. an integrated Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) sustainable seafood company with a focus on Recirculatory Aquaculture Systems (RAS) that processes, packages and sells high-value seafood products. The Company believes it utilizes best-in-class technology, in both resource sustainability management and traceability, and ecological packaging. 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A CHRISTMAS party for Buckingham Palace staff spiralled “out of control” with cops called to a nearby bar after glasses were hurled and punches thrown. Trouble flared when up to 50 servants arrived for a pre-arranged All Bar One bash after Palace drinks. A woman believed to be a housemaid aimed a punch at the manager, smashed glasses and was arrested. 4 A Buckingham Palace maid has been arrested for assault after a staff Xmas party descended into a boozy brawl Credit: Getty 4 The incident took place in an All Bar One in Victoria Street, London Credit: Simon Jones 4 Police raced to the bar after 9pm on Tuesday and the woman, 24, was arrested for common assault, criminal damage and being drunk and disorderly (stock image) Credit: Alamy Security tried to calm her down but she continued to throw glasses, it is claimed. A witness to the chaotic scenes said: “I’ve never seen one person get that crazy during a night out. She was on another level.” Police raced to the bar after 9pm on Tuesday and the woman, 24, was arrested for common assault, criminal damage and being drunk and disorderly. She was thrown in a cell for the night and was released almost 24 hours later with a fine. READ MORE ROYAL NEWS EYE SAY Charlotte shares Di's hobby - after fans say she also inherited the ‘Spencer stare’ SMILES BETTER Wills places supportive hand on Kate's shoulder as she greets Qatar's royals A source admitted to The Sun it had been a “tough night” for everyone involved. Another said: “Someone kicked off outside, was smashing glasses, and then got arrested.” Details of the drama emerged as offices across the country hold Christmas parties with warnings they can spiral out of control ahead of Black Eye Friday, or Mad Friday, next week. Royal staff had enjoyed drinks at the Palace at 4pm, with the event passing without incident. Most read in Royals FAIR CARNAGE Horror as Birmingham fairground ride 'collapses' with several people injured STAYING POSITIVE Max George to undergo major heart surgery after terrifying health scare ALL CHANGE Another Rangers executive quits club just a week after key role at club's AGM NEWBORN JOY Huge Scots DJ becomes dad as he reveals baby boy in emotional social media post A group of around 50 including the woman later arrived for a pre-arranged party at the All Bar One — a nine-minute walk away in Victoria Street. One insider told The Sun: “The group walked in and this one girl just got hysterical. Moment raging driver BODYSLAMS man to the floor ‘like something out of a WWE bout’ in horrific CCTV “She started smashing glasses and abusing our staff members, so we had to call the police. “I’ve never seen one person get that crazy during a night out. She was on another level.” Another added: “It had been a crazy night, we were incredibly busy and we had to deal with so many bookings. She started smashing glasses and abusing our staff members, so we had to call the police A witness “We were fully booked and then we had to deal with a party of 50 people on top of that.” The pub has security and is a popular destination for Christmas parties. 'Drunk and disorderly' It is understood Met Police officers also seized its CCTV. A force spokesperson said: “At 21.21hrs on Tuesday, December 10 officers were called to a bar in Victoria Street, SW1, following reports that a customer had smashed glasses and attempted to assault a member of staff. “Officers attended and arrested a 24-year-old woman on suspicion of common assault, criminal damage and being drunk and disorderly. “She was taken into custody and released the following evening having been given a penalty notice for disorder.” A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said: “We are aware of an incident outside the workplace involving a number of Household staff who had previously attended an early evening reception at the Palace. Read more on the Scottish Sun WARMING UP Scots set for 21C swing as temperature rise to bring an end to sub zero freeze HOT BUY Shoppers race to Primark for fleecy £14 hoodie will keep you cosy on frosty days “While this was an informal social gathering, not an official Palace Christmas party, the facts will be fully investigated, with a robust disciplinary process followed in relation to individual staff and appropriate action taken.” Additional reporting by Emily-Jane Heap and Sam Creed 4 The housemaid aimed a punch at a bar manager and smashed glasses Credit: GettyPublished 3:33 pm Saturday, December 28, 2024 By Data Skrive The injury report for the Minnesota Timberwolves (16-14) heading into their matchup with the San Antonio Spurs (16-15) currently has two players. The Spurs have zero injured players listed on the report. The matchup is slated for 8:00 PM ET on Sunday, December 29. Watch the NBA, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? 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As recently as November, it was the No. 1. Now the No. 1 and No. 2 spot belong to Apple and Microsoft, respectively. While Nvidia stock climbed 2.5% in pre-market trading today, it is still not to its super high levels. While analysts see Nvidia shares in correction mode, there are arrange of factors responsible for this. And of these, one is reported to be a comment of Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella . Nadella recently said that the company has ample chip supply, potentially impacting demand for Nvidia's AI chips. In an interview, Nadella stated, "Power yes...I am not chip supply constrained." This suggests that Microsoft, a major Nvidia customer, may have overinvested in AI chips during the initial ChatGPT boom. "We bought all over the place," Nadella said, acknowledging the aggressive approach taken to meet the surge in demand for AI services. He emphasized that this was a temporary measure and that the situation is now stabilizing. Nvidia's stock price has declined recently, falling 11.34% from its 52-week high. While the company experienced a similar correction earlier this year and subsequently rebounded, concerns remain. The red flags in AI chips demand Hedge fund manager Doug Kass, who reportedly has a short position on Nvidia, highlighted the potential negative impact of Microsoft's chip surplus. According to a report in Marketwatch, he noted that the initial frenzy of AI chip purchases may have led to overinvestment, and that ongoing demand for these chips may not justify continued rapid growth in the supply chain. “Apparently, they all got caught off guard in the beginning; nobody wanted to be left behind; they had the money and piled in with zero caution with no regard to how much they spent, and what they spent it on. These were also big projects that are now largely completed,” said Kass, adding that the additional power Microsoft needs won’t be cheap either. Kass also expressed concerns about the commercial viability of projects like Microsoft's Copilot, questioning whether the anticipated revenue will materialize. He emphasized that even if end-user demand for AI services is strong, the initial surge in chip purchases will likely be followed by a period of more moderate demand. “Even if there were significant end demand for what these projects were selling, chip demand would have to taper just due to the math of getting the lump sum of projects first and then just followed by what underlying demand allows for. Without booming end demand for the final product, I am not sure how the supply chain can keep growing to the moon. Especially from the levels it is,” said Kass.
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Miles Johns was just boarding his flight to Las Vegas for a fight against Cody Garbrandt when he got a call from his manager. He knew there was no chance it was good news. “Jason [House] called me and if he calls me on fight week like that I already know something’s not good,” Johns told MMA Fighting. “He lets me know Cody is out but just stay the course, we’re going to look for a new replacement, we’re going to look for a new opponent. I’m staying on the diet and everything. I really thought that they were going to find somebody.” The fight cancellation was understandably frustrating considering Johns was already cutting weight and jumping on a plane bound for Las Vegas when he got word. The matchup was scrapped after a previous delay pushed the fight back from October to November. This time around, Johns found out Garbrandt was actually dropping out of the fight but he wasn’t upset about the cancellation as much as he was the lack of response he heard from his opponent. “I’ve had to pull out of a fight on the Wednesday before a fight because during my training session, I freaking dislocated my shoulder, tore my labrum, tore my chest,” Johns explained. “I know how that happens. But immediately after it happened, I put up something on social media [saying] so sorry to my opponent Raoni Barcelos , I feel bad for him, I feel bad for everyone who is expected it, things happen but it’s the way you go about it. “The thing about Cody, he supposedly had vertigo and he was getting dizzy at the [UFC Performance Institute]. I mean this dude has had vertigo since 2012. He’s been going to therapy for it this whole time. I feel like he’s been dealing with this. He decided he was going to take the fight. He pushed the fight back and then decided ‘oh yeah, I’m going to do this’ and then I don’t know if he felt my energy fight week or if he was watching my stuff and thought ‘this young dude is going to come in here and knock my ass out and I’m looking to go out on my last fight with somebody with a bigger name.’ I don’t know what it was. Then he pulls out and just goes radio silent, doesn’t say anything.” As much as he wishes Garbrandt at least messaged him privately to apologize or explain what happened, Johns isn’t holding a grudge but he also had no desire to revisit that matchup again. “I’m still giving him the benefit of the doubt,” Johns said about Garbrandt. “I still like the dude. When I was watching him growing up before I was in the UFC, I always looked up to him, I always had a lot of respect and I don’t want to lose that respect. “I don’t really know what he’s going through. At the end of the day, I just hope he’s happy with his decisions. Because it seems like he just wants to ride off into the sunset on a motorcycle and that’s all fine and good but before you do that, you better walk through the fire or your soul is not going to be free. I’m moved on past it. Forget that dude and we’ve got bigger things ahead of us.” Johns actually had every intention of fighting anybody the UFC could throw at him that week in Las Vegas but when the promotion couldn’t secure a new opponent, he had to shift gears to a later date. Now he’s scheduled to face Felipe Lima at featherweight at UFC Tampa on Saturday with Johns revealing that it was his idea to put the fight at 145 pounds because he was only six pounds over the bantamweight limit when he got the word that he wouldn’t be competing in November. Going through another grueling weight cut just a few weeks later wasn’t going to be good for his body so Johns was happy to move up a division, if only for one night. While the change in opponents isn’t ideal, Johns still sees benefit in his new fight against Lima versus the matchup he was supposed to face with Garbrandt. “I feel like this fight reaps more benefits,” Johns said. “I feel like if I would have knocked Cody out, everybody’s just going to say he’s on his way out, he’s on his last leg anyway. But for some reason people are counting me out of this fight. They do this to me every single time. I’m like I’m finally going to shut you guys up. I’m going to go out and put this kid away and I think this one will give me some respect on my name.” If all goes well on Saturday, Johns already has an idea about his next fight and that might actually be a matchup that he could potentially take away from Garbrandt if he plays his cards right. “I’m done with [Cody] but him and [Dominick] Cruz had a long rivalry,” Johns said. “I go out there and I have a really good performance this time, I saw that Dominick Cruz was saying that he’s looking for one last dance. Looking to put a show on and if I have a good performance, why not throw me in that fight? “I have a lot of respect for him. He’s always giving me advice as a commentator. I’d be honored to give him his last fight.”Latinx Files: 4 media trends that stood out to me in 2024
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Coal and gas-fired power plants will stay open for longer under the coalition's $330 billion nuclear transition plan. Login or signup to continue reading Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has pledged to build seven publicly-owned nuclear power plants across the country, with predictions the first will come online from the mid-to-late 2030s - a timeline rubbished by some experts. Renewables would make up just over half of Australia's energy grid by 2050, with nuclear accounting for just under 40 per cent and the rest a combination of storage and gas, snippets of the plan dropped ahead of its release contend. Labor's plan is to have the grid firmed by just over 80 per cent renewable energy by 2030. This will increase to more than 90 per cent by 2050 with the rest made up of storage and gas. Nuclear energy would provide the "always-on" power to back up renewables and lead to cheaper power bills in the long run, Mr Dutton claimed. But nuclear energy does not offer a good deal for Australia, a report released just ahead of Mr Dutton unveiling his costings found, while postponing coal power station closures would heighten Australia's carbon emissions in the medium term. For the seventh straight year, the GenCost 2024-25 Report found renewable energy sources are the lowest-cost of any new-build electricity-generating technology. Nuclear energy generation would be 1.5 to two times more expensive than large-scale solar, according to the analysis by the national science agency CSIRO and the Australian Energy Market Operator. Energy market operators would also need to establish new connection points to safely supply the national electricity grid, experts have said. The coalition's plan was modelled by Frontier Economics, which cost Labor's transition around $600 billion. Energy Minister Chris Bowen has rubbished this number, saying the government's plan would cost $122 billion, citing a forecast made by the national energy grid operator. "They're making it up as they go along," Mr Bowen told ABC TV of the coalition's costings on Friday. Mr Bowen said preliminary reports of the coalition's plan ahead of Friday's full announcement that nuclear would need fewer transmission lines - therefore bringing down the estimated cost - was incorrect. "I'm not sure how they'll get the nuclear power into the grid, maybe by carrier pigeon if they're going to assert if somehow you'll need less transmission," he said. "They have had to make some very heroic assumptions here and they have had to really stretch the truth to try to get some very dodgy figures." Keeping coal-fired power plants open beyond their lifespan was a threat to energy reliability, with outages and breakdowns happening on a daily basis, Mr Bowen said. "It's a recipe for blackouts to keep ageing coal-fired power stations in the grid for longer," he said. The coalition is pushing for an end to Australia's nuclear ban but has faced opposition from states. Nuclear power doesn't stack up for Australian families or businesses, Fortescue chairman Andrew Forrest said on Friday. "As our national science agency has shown, 'firmed' solar and wind are the cheapest new electricity options for all Australians," he said in a statement. "The cost of electricity generated on a grid dominated by firmed renewable energy in 2030 will be half what you would have to pay if it came from nuclear, CSIRO found." Mr Forrest, who is a big player in the non-fossil fuels energy market, said that without continued action on "low-cost, high-efficiency renewable energy" Australians will be left with "pricier power and crumbling coal stations". "We must never forget - Australia has the best renewable resources in the world," he added. 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Trump Media & Technology Group Corp DJT is drawing attention as its technical setup hints at a potential Golden Cross — a bullish signal that could spark investor excitement. Yet, the road ahead for DJT stock isn't without twists, much like the unconventional journey of its parent company. Golden Cross In Sight For DJT Stock? Chart created using Benzinga Pro DJT stock's 200-day simple moving average (SMA) sits at $33.49, while its 50-day SMA has climbed to $33.26. With DJT trading at $36.25, the 50-day SMA could soon overtake the 200-day SMA—a textbook golden cross. Historically, this signal often heralds a strong upward trend. But not so fast—short-term indicators tell a more complex story. The stock's eight-day SMA of $36.41 almost coincides with the current price, implying near-term caution, while its moving average convergence/divergence (MACD) of 1.53 and relative strength index (RSI) of 55.87 suggest moderate bullish momentum. Add in selling pressure, and you have a stock with mixed signals that might leave investors scratching their heads. Read Also: Truth Social CEO Nunes to Head Trump’s Intelligence Advisory Board Truth+ And The Trump Factor Behind DJT's market intrigue lies its parent company, Trump Media & Technology Group, blend of media and politics. The company's streaming platform, Truth+, has expanded to include 18 channels offering conservative talk shows, live news, and weather programming. With former political staffers turned hosts and a market cap of $7.6 billion, TMTG occupies a unique space where business meets politics. President-elect Donald Trump , the majority shareholder, maintains no formal role at TMTG but benefits significantly from its success. Balancing Opportunity And Risk Investors eyeing DJT for its potential golden cross may also want to weigh the risks. The stock's recent 18.28% surge over the past month highlights strong momentum, but selling pressure could curb further gains. In the end, DJT embodies the unpredictability of its namesake: bold, headline-grabbing, and anything but boring. Whether the golden cross materializes or fizzles, one thing's for sure—DJT stock is a story to watch. Read Next: Trump’s DJT Connection Drives This Lesser-Known Crypto Stock’s Nearly 3X Surge In A Month Image: Shutterstock © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.What you need to know about Korean dramas (K-Drama) is a bit of Korean culture. After all, they are more than just entertainment: more a window to South Korea’s heritage. K-Drama’s ability to seamlessly integrate Korean cultural elements into compelling plots has made them something more, from gripping drama to a heartwarming slice of life. If you’re after thrilling doses of adrenaline, action/thriller K-dramas will have you in your feelings. My Name takes you into a revenge-crazed world where the protagonist is a high school student Ji-woo, whose father is killed. She looks for justice as she makes her way into a criminal underworld. Gyeongseong Creature combines brutal, thrilling action scenes with horror to present a dark experience about the worm-like monster Najin. Of the world's most internationally recognised, Squid Game is a survival thriller K-drama that makes viewers ask how far 456 contestants in debt would go to survive children’s games to win 45.6 billion won. Hitting quite high notes, these don’t just tackle pulse-pumping action but delve deeper into the subjects of morality and identity, too. In Hellbound , we see questions of judgment and explore how the monstrous angels and death prophecies of humans play out, and Narcos Saints revolves around characters who are surrounded by pure crime and the drug trade to face moral dilemmas. Life and death shine through the fantasy in these thriller/actions K-dramas while exploring a pulsing mix of emotional depth and action-driven story plots. Romantic comedies are the best, if you are not into action! Welcome to Samdalri and Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha meld love and humour in the lovely heights of a beautiful small village and how life works with cozy scenery, warm food, and overcoming past mistakes. Once these K-dramas are not on your binge-watching list, you’ve got to ask yourself: what are the joys of romance, and why are community and personal connections important? Beginner’s Guide To Writing About Old Buildings While Business Proposal and Love Next Door are more to the urban side with a relatable workplace for everyday life, for example, It’s Okay Not to Be Okay hits a little bit deeper, tackling the important issue of looking after the disabled and showcasing the struggles of having an antisocial personality disorder. These K-dramas are not only light-hearted but also thought-provoking, so sometimes you can even see the iconic locations, such as Wolmido Culture Street and Pizza Alvolo, where you can also taste iconic Korean food during the storytelling itself. K-dramas are certainly more diverse in terms of the genres they offer than Pakistani dramas, where viewers focus on social issues, the Pakistani family structure, and traditional themes In the fantasy and supernatural realm, K-dramas have great imaginative plots that go hand-in-hand with heartfelt things about love and destiny. Goblin offers an immersive, timeless tale of fate and immortality, which takes blends love, sacrifice, and breathtaking shots that bring epicness to the story. Another visual spectacle is Hotel Del Luna , a mystical hotel for spirits who have unresolved business. In similar dramas, such as King: The Eternal Monarch and Extraordinary: You , toggle between different worlds so finely that the storylines are intertwined perfectly between the blends of time and parallel reality. Not only are they stunning visually, but they also offer some of the most fascinating insights into traditional folklore and modern Korean life. If you are into stories that are beauty-filled, cool, and relatable, K-Drama in the slice-of-life genre is best for you as they give you every tale of love, friendship and growth. Daily Dose of Sunshine has us walking inside a hospital to hear emotional struggles and the need for healing, while Hi Bye, Mama! is a heartwarming story about loss, family, and second chances. Drama In Top Court As Justice Munib Akhtar Misses Hearing Of Article 63-A Review Case That is why K-dramas like Daily Dose of Sunshine and Hi Bye, Mama! touched my heart: their plots involve themes of getting emotional healing and handling the uncertain thing that is life. Mental health is still a sensitive topic that many try to avoid, but Daily Dose of Sunshine nicely avoids that trap, and seeing Jung Da-eun grow from a psychiatric nurse is very uplifting. The realism of the character and a patient’s difficulties is seen and felt, which is why this drama is easy to relate to and comforting. The focus on physical as well as mental rehabilitation is quite realistic and heartening; it is comforting to see that recovery is a process. Hi Bye, Mama! is about Cha Yu-Ri being allowed to live again after death. As humans, the sense of unsaid things and the desire to be able to stay and reconcile with dear ones feels so incredibly personal. Seeing Yu-Ri trying to make up for her daughter, the message that has touched me most is realising how short life is and how much people should value their loved ones. This series provides an emotional yet cheerful take on grief and will make hearts heavy with sadness and full of joy with touching messages. Both dramas comfort me, not only do melodramas have deep feelings, but also the viewer feels real-life empathy. Such Korean offerings now occupy a special niche in international cinematography, differing in the plot and the ‘flavouring’ of Korean culture and food. K-dramas are certainly more diverse in terms of the genres they offer than Pakistani dramas, where viewers focus on social issues, the Pakistani family structure, and traditional themes. Some weaknesses commonly associated with Pakistani dramas are the lack of representative, realistic and intensely emotional scripts portraying social issues and values, and presenting a moral question. There is also a lack of variation concerning the surroundings of the series and slow plots. Her Earth Advocates: 10 Filmmakers Complete 'Patakha' Film Mentorship Programme K-dramas are far more diverse; they can be just about any genre and blend of genres, with action, romance, supernatural elements and dramas about life itself. This variation has been made significantly to make them appeal to the international community. Due to this, the talents have been able to appeal to the hearts of diverse people. Furthermore, K-dramas are relatively more concise, and one series in general runs for 16-20 episodes, giving the viewers constant energy to binge-watch the series back-to-back without getting bored – which is not the case for longer-running Pakistani series. Korean food is an endearing element of K-dramas. Food in K-drama is as diverse a topic as the differences between shared meals and lonely moments of reflection, putting together pieces with memories through food. In steaming bowls of noodle-y ramen, on smoky grilled barbecue, or the way kimchi dances into tteokbokki – the presence of food adds vibrancy and depth. It is this element of comfort food that makes K-dramas so easily binge-able. The cozy, inviting setting of the intimate dining scenes gives viewers a feeling like they are at home watching TV with their family or friends on screen. Satiating that emotional hunger is what keeps viewers hooked, not just for the impending murder mystery plot twist of an episode in a series, but more importantly, those food scene feelings! In contrast, although a traditional meal is undoubtedly mentioned in Pakistani dramas, the food does not figure prominently in the narrative structure of shows. Food has universal appeal, and K-dramas play on that, creating an environment where the audience instantly feels at home. This interpersonal relation in Korean dramas encourages the competency of the dramas. 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Drones for commercial and recreational use have grown rapidly in popularity, despite restrictions on who can operate them and where they can be flown. No-fly zones are enforced around airports, military installations, nuclear plants, certain landmarks including the Statue of Liberty, and sports stadiums during games. Not everybody follows the rules. Sightings at airports have shut down flights in a few instances. Reported sightings of what appear to be drones flying over New Jersey at night in recent weeks have created anxiety among some residents, in part because it is not clear who is operating them or why. Some state and local officials have called for stricter rules to govern drones. After receiving reports of drone activity last month near Morris County, New Jersey, the Federal Aviation Administration issued temporary bans on drone flights over a golf course in Bedminster , New Jersey, that is owned by President-elect Donald Trump, and over Picatinny Arsenal Military Base . The FAA says the bans are in response to requests from “federal security partners.” The FAA is responsible for the regulations governing their use , and Congress has written some requirements into law. With a 2018 law, the Preventing Emerging Threats Act, Congress gave certain agencies in the Homeland Security and Justice departments authority to counter threats from unmanned aircraft to protect the safety of certain facilities. New drones must be outfitted with equipment allowing law enforcement to identify the operator, and Congress gave the agencies the power to detect and take down unmanned aircraft that they consider dangerous. The law spells out where the counter-drone measures can be used, including “national special security events” such as presidential inaugurations and other large gatherings of people. To get a “remote pilot certificate,” you must be at least 16 years old, be proficient in English, pass an aeronautics exam, and not suffer from a ”mental condition that would interfere with the safe operation of a small unmanned aircraft system.” Yes, but the FAA imposes restrictions on nighttime operations. Most drones are not allowed to fly at night unless they are equipped with anti-collision lights that are visible for at least 3 miles (4.8 kilometers). Over the past decade, pilots have reported hundreds of close calls between drones and airplanes including airline jets. In some cases, airplane pilots have had to take evasive action to avoid collisions. Drones buzzing over a runway caused flights to be stopped at London’s Gatwick Airport during the Christmas travel rush in 2018 and again in May 2023 . Police dismissed the idea of shooting down the drones, fearing that stray bullets could kill someone. Advances in drone technology have made it harder for law enforcement to find rogue drone operators — bigger drones in particular have more range and power. Some state and local officials in New Jersey are calling for stronger restrictions because of the recent sightings, and that has the drone industry worried. Scott Shtofman, director of government affairs at the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International, said putting more limits on drones could have a “chilling effect” on “a growing economic engine for the United States.” “We would definitely oppose anything that is blindly pushing for new regulation of what are right now legal drone operations,” he said. AirSight, a company that sells software against “drone threats,” says more than 20 states have enacted laws against privacy invasion by drones, including Peeping Toms. Will Austin, president of Warren County Community College in New Jersey, and founder of its drone program, says it's up to users to reduce public concern about the machines. He said operators must explain why they are flying when confronted by people worried about privacy or safety. “It's a brand new technology that's not really understood real well, so it will raise fear and anxiety in a lot of people,” Austin said. “We want to be good professional aviators and alleviate that.” Associated Press reporter Rebecca Santana in Washington, D.C., contributed.
