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They were all exceptional – Mikel Arteta loved seeing Arsenal run riot in LisbonBy Melina Etches , Cook Islands News Breastfeeding is a vital component of infant health and development, providing essential nutrients that are crucial during the first months of life. The Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI), a World Health Organisation (WHO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) initiative to ensure all maternity facilities around the world promote, protect and support breastfeeding, is being applied in Rarotonga with a policy developed specifically for the Cook Islands. On Tuesday, the island's health ministry (Te Marae Ora) launched the Rarotonga Breastfeeding Hospital Policy, Bachelor of Nursing Internship, Postgraduate Midwifery Internship, and Sleep Apnoea programme. Minister for Health Vainetutai Rose Toki-Brown said, "I'm proud, this is a great achievement for us, not only for Te Marae Ora, but for our nation the Cook Islands." "We need to have strong policies in place especially the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative. This is an important part of our children, our future - the first 1000 days of their lives is so important." Toki-Brown acknowledged that these postnatal services in the homes were once around. "We are bringing back these services since we have found that this is one of the gaps - and one of the reasons why we are having so many health issues," she said. "We can't do this alone, there is education, social services and welfare as well." Secretary of Te Marae Ora Bob Williams said: "Every child who is born is special to us, and our focus is to ensure that they are well looked after from the time that they are born, especially the first 1000 days of their lives." Williams said they are also working with the Minister and the Ministry of Internal Affairs to extend the duration of maternity leave. "To have the amendments done to the Employments Relations Act to increase the number of weeks for maternity leave which currently sits at six weeks, to be increased to 12 weeks minimum," he said. The Breastfeeding Hospital Policy is developed specifically for the Cook Islands to ensure that safe breastfeeding practices are advocated and implemented across the nation to promote healthier lives for newborn children. Dr Karen Hammad, the nursing adviser for the Pacific Community (SPC), has been working in Rarotonga for several months on leave to roll out and develop the BFHI programme and to develop the policy. She said one of the biggest successes has been the introduction of a community-based postnatal service, which ensures that all mothers and infants receive expert midwifery follow-ups in their homes for the first four to six weeks after birth. "This service has been operational for three months now and is already showing great results," said Dr Hammad. She is confident that this policy will significantly improve outcomes for Cook Islands babies during their first 1000 days. Meanwhile Minister Toki-Brown is also "proud" of the achievements of the new cohort of nurses who graduated on Friday. "They are a great investment for us." She acknowledged the Secretary of Te Marae Ora and all the management team, "they are the ones doing the work and must be acknowledged".

Jimmy Carter had the longest post-presidency of anyone to hold the office, and one of the most active. Here is a look back at his life. 1924 — Jimmy Carter was born on Oct. 1 to Earl and Lillian Carter in the small town of Plains, Georgia. 1928 — Earl Carter bought a 350-acre farm 3 miles from Plains in the tiny community of Archery. The Carter family lived in a house on the farm without running water or electricity. 1941 — He graduated from Plains High School and enrolled at Georgia Southwestern College in Americus. 1942 — He transferred to Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. 1943 — Carter’s boyhood dream of being in the Navy becomes a reality as he is appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. 1946 — He received his naval commission and on July 7 married Rosalynn Smith of Plains. They moved to Norfolk, Virginia. 1946-1952 — Carter’s three sons are born, Jack in 1947, Chip in 1950 and Jeff in 1952. 1962-66 — Carter is elected to the Georgia State Senate and serves two terms. 1953 — Carter’s father died and he cut his naval career short to save the family farm. Due to a limited income, Jimmy, Rosalynn and their three sons moved into Public Housing Apartment 9A in Plains. 1966 — He ran for governor, but lost. 1967 — Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter’s fourth child, Amy, is born. 1971 — He ran for governor again and won the election, becoming Georgia’s 76th governor on Jan. 12. 1974 — Carter announced his candidacy for president. 1976 — Carter was elected 39th president on Nov. 2, narrowly defeating incumbent Gerald Ford. Democratic presidential candidate Jimmy Carter embraces his wife Rosalynn after receiving the final news of his victory in the national general election, November 2, 1976. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) New-elected President Jimmy Carter gives a press conference after being elected 39th President of the United States, on November 05, 1976 in Plains, Georgia. (Photo by GENE FORTE / CONSOLIDATED NEWS PICTURES / AFP) (Photo by GENE FORTE/CONSOLIDATED NEWS PICTURES/AFP via Getty Images) Supporters of Democratic presidential candidate Jimmy Carter hold up signs during a rally on may 15, 1976 in New York. – Carter was elected on December 21, 1976 39th President of the United States, 51% voice against 48% for incumbent Republican president Gerald Ford. (Photo by CONSOLIDATED NEWS / AFP) (Photo by -/CONSOLIDATED NEWS/AFP via Getty Images) Chief Justice Warren Burger administers the oath of office to Jimmy Carter (R), flanked by his wife Rosalynn, as the 39th President of the United Sates on January 20, 1977. (Photo by CONSOLIDATED NEWS / AFP) (Photo by -/CONSOLIDATED NEWS/AFP via Getty Images) Democratic presidential candidate Jimmy Carter embraces his wife Rosalynn after receiving the final news of his victory in the national general election, November 2, 1976. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) 1978 — U.S. and the Peoples’ Republic of China establish full diplomatic relations. President Carter negotiates and mediates an accord between Egypt and Israel at Camp David. 1979 — The Department of Education is formed. Iranian radicals overrun the U.S. Embassy and seize American hostages. The Strategic Arms Limitations Treaty is signed. 1980 — On March 21, Carter announces that the U.S. will boycott the Olympic Games scheduled in Moscow. A rescue attempt to get American hostages out of Iran is unsuccessful. Carter was defeated in his bid for a second term as president by Ronald Reagan in November. 1981 — President Carter continues to negotiate the release of the American hostages in Iran. Minutes before his term as president is over, the hostages are released. 1982 — Carter became a distinguished professor at Emory University in Atlanta, and founded The Carter Center. The nonpartisan and nonprofit center addresses national and international issues of public policy. 1984 — Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter volunteer one week a year for Habitat for Humanity, a nonprofit organization that helps needy people in the United States and in other countries renovate and build homes, until 2020. He also taught Sunday school in the Maranatha Baptist Church of Plains from the mid-’80s until 2020. 2002 — Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. 2015 — Carter announced in August he had been diagnosed with melanoma that spread to his brain. 2016 — He said in March that he no longer needed cancer treatment. 2024 — Carter dies at 100 years old. Sources: Cartercenter.org, Plains Historical Preservation Trust, The Associated Press; The Brookings Institution; U.S. Navy; WhiteHouse.gov, GallupYou’ve perhaps heard of GOG.com’s game preservation efforts. And that . And then there are the modernization projects for games like and , including side efforts like . And . But there’s more: Two recent open source projects highlight yet another major game reservation push, in this case to help classic games run well on modern PCs. This isn’t about piracy: In both cases, you have to own the original game. Both are quite interesting. Sign up for our new free newsletter to get three time-saving tips each Friday — get free copies of Paul Thurrott's Windows 11 and Windows 10 Field Guides (normally $9.99) as a special welcome gift! The first is called . This is an “open re-implementation of including the Spearhead and Breakthrough expansions with modern features and bugfixes [and] with cross-platform support.” This project just hit a major (beta) milestone which its developers say make the game fully implemented on modern PCs. This includes the single-player campaigns provided by the core game and its two expansions, and even the multiplayer experience. And it’s not just for Windows. It works on Mac and Linux too. And on Windows 11 on Arm (!). To use openmohaa, you have to own , and as the developers note, (and maybe elsewhere). . There’s also TRX, which is described as an open source implementation of the original two games. As with openmohaa, there’s a GitHub page for the project, and as with that project, you need the original games, which you can find on ($9.99 for both) and ($6.99 each). works now on Windows, Mac, and Linux, but is currently Windows-only. Interesting stuff. I assume there are more projects like this, so let me know if you’re aware of any. And there will be almost certainly others coming in the future as well. Paul Thurrott is an award-winning technology journalist and blogger with 30 years of industry experience and the author of 30 books. He is the owner of and the host of three tech podcasts: with Leo Laporte and Richard Campbell, , and with Brad Sams. He was formerly the senior technology analyst at Windows IT Pro and the creator of the SuperSite for Windows from 1999 to 2014 and the Major Domo of Thurrott.com while at BWW Media Group from 2015 to 2023. You can reach Paul via , or . Join the crowd where the love of tech is real - become a Thurrott Premium Member today! Sign up for our new free newsletter to get three time-saving tips each Friday

Olivia Lloyd | (TNS) The Charlotte Observer CHARLOTTE, N.C.— A pet food company based in North Carolina is recalling puppy mix sold in seven states after a batch tested positive for salmonella, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said. The contamination came to light when a litter of puppies got sick after consuming Blue Ridge Beef’s Puppy Mix, and the customer reported it to the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, according to the FDA. The FDA said it notified the company that the food tested positive for salmonella on Nov. 27, and Blue Ridge Beef issued a voluntary recall on its 2-pound plastic-wrapped logs sold in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York. The recall affects puppy mix sold from Aug. 6 to Aug. 23 with logs labeled with lot numbers 08/06/N25 and 08/16/N25, with UPC 854298001696. It’s not the company’s only recall in the past year. In January, Blue Ridge Beef expanded a December 2023 recall of its puppy mix, as well as some of its kitten food, due to possible salmonella and listeria contamination, FDA records show. “Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting,” according to the FDA. “Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever, and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans.” Related Articles National News | White House says at least 8 US telecom firms, dozens of nations impacted by China hacking campaign National News | Powell: Fed’s independence from politics is vital to its interest rate decisions National News | United Healthcare CEO kept a low public profile. Then he was shot to death in New York National News | Lehigh Valley billionaire-astronaut Jared Isaacman is Trump’s pick to lead NASA National News | US senators grill officials from 5 airlines over fees for seats and checked bags Pet owners who notice these symptoms should notify their veterinarian. Humans are also at risk of contracting the food-borne illness if they don’t wash their hands or sanitize surfaces the product has touched. The FDA said customers who believe they purchased the recalled mix should return the product to the place they bought it or destroy the food in a way that ensures no humans or animals will be contaminated. The company declined to comment on the recall to McClatchy News on Dec. 3. Blue Ridge Beef is located in Statesville in Iredell County, about a 40-mile drive north from Charlotte. ©2024 The Charlotte Observer. Visit charlotteobserver.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.Donald Trump is returning to the world stage. So is his trolling

Wasabi Market to Grow by USD 466.1 Million (2024-2028), Driven by Rising Health Awareness and AI-Powered Insights - TechnavioSupporting the Next Generation of Engineers and Clean Energy Leaders DIAMOND BAR, Calif. , Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On December 6th , the South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) Governing Board approved a $150,000 sponsorship to California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) in partnership with Cerritos College to support their efforts in the Battery Workforce Challenge (BWC)—a national program to train future electric vehicle (EV) battery engineers and technicians. Both colleges are the only competitors selected from the South Coast Air Basin. Presented by the U.S. Department of Energy and Stellantis and managed by Argonne National Laboratory, the BWC is a three-year collegiate competition where teams design, build, test, and integrate advanced EV battery pack for a Stellantis Ram ProMaster electric vehicle. Students gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge battery technology, preparing them for careers in the clean energy sector. Teams must also follow industry milestones focused on battery design, simulation, control development, testing, vehicle integration, and demonstration. "This program is more than a competition, it's a launchpad for future engineers and innovators," said Wayne Nastri , South Coast AQMD's Executive Officer. "This program aligns perfectly with our vision of a cleaner, more sustainable future." The design and development of advanced batteries form a key component to electrify the transportation sector. The deployment of EVs within the South Coast region will create a demand for a domestic EV battery workforce. Engineering a battery pack is challenging and takes years and requires variety of skill sets. Students participating in this competition will be educated and trained to become skilled engineers advancing battery technology. Cal State LA is one of 12 universities from North America selected for the challenge that has assembled the Charging Eagles , a team of 66 engineering students. During the first year, the team designed an 62-kWh battery pack to meet rigorous performance and safety standards. In years two and three, they'll test and integrate the battery pack into the Ram ProMaster and compete against other schools on key performance measures. "This generous award from South Coast AQMD is a transformative opportunity for our team, allowing us to hire additional student researchers, purchase critical components for the competition, and cover travel expenses so more students can participate," said Isabel Builes , Cal State LA Student Project Manager. "With this support, we can dedicate more time to advancing our project and enhancing students' hands-on experience in sustainable battery technology." "We are confident that our mission to train the next generation of vehicle electrification engineers aligns perfectly with the South Coast AQMD's goal of enabling clean transportation projects with a qualified workforce," said Dr. David Blekhman , Cal State LA's Technical Director of the Hydrogen Research and Fueling Facility and the Charging Eagles team's co-advisor. "This effort builds on the support previously extended to the EcoCAR3 project from 2014-2018, which was also honored by the South Coast AQMD with the 30th Annual Clean Air Awards." South Coast AQMD's sponsorship will fund critical hardware, software, and travel expenses, helping the team excel in this competition. It also supports Cal State LA's efforts to develop a diverse, skilled workforce ready to meet the growing demand for clean energy solutions. South Coast AQMD's sponsorship establishes a public-private partnership to help support the workforce demand for a domestic electric vehicle battery design and development. The team at Cal State LA has secured over $500,000 in funding from competition sponsors, including the Sikand Center for Sustainable and Intelligent Infrastructure (Sikand SITI Center) and its faculty in the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology (ECST). South Coast AQMD is the regulatory agency responsible for improving air quality for large areas of Los Angeles , Orange , Riverside and San Bernardino counties, including the Coachella Valley. For news, air quality alerts, event updates and more, please visit us at www.aqmd.gov , download our award-winning app, or follow us on Facebook , X (formerly known as Twitter) and Instagram . SOURCE South Coast Air Quality Management District

Two of Japan's biggest automakers, Honda and Nissan, have reportedly begun merger talks, according to a report in Japan's financial Nikkei Asia newspaper. The two Japanese-headquartered automakers are looking to join forces as a way to contend in an ever-challenging industry increasingly focused on electric vehicles, the newspaper reported . Both companies responded to a question about the report from USA TODAY with identical statements, which did not deny merger talks were underway. "The content of the report is not something that has been announced by either companies," the statements read. "As announced in March of this year, Honda and Nissan are exploring various possibilities for future collaboration, leveraging each other's strengths. If there are any updates, we will inform our stakeholders at the appropriate time." Honda and Nissan have recently increased ties to persist in an EV marketplace fueled by competition from Tesla and Chinese automakers – and stalling demand in the U.S. and Europe. Holiday deals: Shop this season’s top products and sales curated by our editors. The companies announced in August they were "deepening the framework of the strategic partnership" agreed on in March 2024 to collaborate on research and development – and investments – in new EVs and the software used by next-generation vehicles. "Going forward, Nissan and Honda will continue to study ways to create further synergies between the two companies and work toward the speedy implementation of specific measures," the companies said . Seat belt warnings: They will soon be required for rear seats: Here's what to know Honda and Nissan merger: 'Positioning' for the future The merger makes sense, according to Jessica Caldwell, head of insights for auto research and news company Edmunds. “A merger would be a long-term strategy, not a solution to any short-term challenges either company is facing. Both Nissan and Honda are positioning themselves for the future, which will be defined by electrification and autonomous technology – developments that are extremely costly," Caldwell told USA TODAY. With the future turning to EVs and self-driving vehicles, "it’s logical that smaller automakers may need to collaborate to keep pace with larger players, including rising competition from Chinese manufacturers that have entered the market aggressively," Caldwell said. The two companies may operate under a holding company, Nikkei reported, and are expected to sign a memorandum of understanding soon. A merged company could also eventually include Mitsubishi Motors, of which Nissan owns a 24% stake. Mitsubishi joined the Honda-Nissan initiative on EV and next-gen vehicle development in August. Collectively, the company would have combined sales of about 8 million annually, making it the third-largest automaking company in the world, Nikkei reported. The merger would put the combined automaker in a better competitive position, according to Bloomberg . Honda, Nissan and Mitsubishi combined sold about 4 million vehicles worldwide in the first six months of 2024, behind the global leader, Toyota, which sold 5.2 million, Bloomberg said. The number two global automaker, Volkswagen , sold 4.35 million. Electric vehicles: Is now a good time to switch to an EV? The capital-intensive EV business requires billions of dollars in investment for new factories and battery development, said K. Venkatesh Prasad, chief innovation officer at the Center for Automotive Research in Ann Arbor, Michigan. For legacy automakers such as Honda and Nissan, "it only makes sense to consolidate while you still can to create the volumes you need for cost to be kept low and to be able to design and build premium content capabilities." Securing a profitable business in traditional vehicles using internal combustion engines "is a necessary condition to make way for the money needed to build an EV business with a mid-to-long-term business sustainability plan," Prasad said. Honda-Nissan merger could face Trump roadblocks Other hurdles include the potential rollback of EV-friendly policies by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and merger scrutiny from the Trump Administration. The incoming president has vowed to take a hard line on imported vehicles, including 25% tariffs on vehicles shipped from Canada and Mexico . Both companies currently have plants in Mexico and Honda has a plant in Canada. Trump could seek concessions from Honda and Nissan to approve any deal, auto industry officials said. During his first term, Trump threatened tariffs on Japanese vehicles. Honda and Nissan also manufacture vehicles in the U.S. Honda has 12 manufacturing plants in the U.S., where it makes automobiles, power equipment and aircraft engines. Nissan, which has three plants in the U.S., announced 9,000 global layoffs last month and a 20% production cut. Contributing: Hadley Hitson, USA TODAY Network, and Reuters. Follow Mike Snider on X and Threads: @mikesnider & mikegsnider . What's everyone talking about? Sign up for our trending newsletter to get the latest news of the dayHONG KONG: Saudi Arabia’s unprecedented attempt to diversify from an oil economy to something more sustainable seems to be churning along nicely. The female labour participation rate has nearly doubled to 36 per cent from 2016, the year Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman laid out his Vision 2030. Unemployment is at a record low. Last year, the number of domestic and foreign tourists exceeded 100 million for the first time. Headline statistics aside, what’s Saudi Arabia really like? Curious, I did some sightseeing myself in early November, taking advantage of a new route between Hong Kong and Riyadh. The two financial centres have been strengthening economic ties, cross-investing and offering exchange-traded funds on each other’s bourses. Cathay Pacific started a direct flight late last month. Before the trip, my friend and I were fussing over our outfits, worrying that we might get stopped on the street for not dressing conservatively enough. We were also a bit nervous about our road trip – after all, women were forbidden from driving until mid-2018. VISITORS WELCOME What we saw was an open, friendly nation that welcomed visitors. We blended in as well as any foreigners would in Abu Dhabi or Dubai, and we didn’t spot the much-feared religious police. In Medina, we accidentally roamed into the courtyard of the Prophet’s Mosque, not knowing that it was for Muslims only. When a policeman asked us to leave, his tone was apologetic. In just a few years, entertainment options have ballooned in a nation where the median age is only 30. Perhaps because of the desert heat, nightlife there is booming. From Riyadh’s Boulevard City – a sprawling commercial development that includes an amusement park, outdoor cinemas and retail stores – to Jeddah’s Red Sea waterfront, people crowded into the streets, singing, dancing and hanging out in cafes and hookah lounges well into the night. Female drivers are now commonplace. And while most Saudi women are still wearing long, flowing abayas as well as face coverings, fashionistas have tossed off their hijab and are wearing their abaya like a cloak. No one judges or casts disapproving glances. What about men? We took plenty of Uber rides and talked to Saudi drivers. One laughingly quipped that traffic in Riyadh got a lot worse since women began driving. A 69-year-old in Jeddah said he was okay that two of his five adult children were unmarried. One 22-year-old said he was a huge fan of American rapper Eminem, who will perform in Riyadh next month. And people just assumed we were in the Kingdom for business, as if career women were a fact of life. CHANGING LIFESTYLES Anecdotes aside, there’s also statistical evidence that cultural and social reforms are profoundly changing families and how they live and consume. The share of spending on restaurants, hotels, recreation and culture has increased from about 12 per cent in 2017 to nearly 20 per cent this year, according to Capital Economics. Home ownership among Saudi citizens has increased to 64 per cent of households from 47 per cent in 2016, when the government slashed payments for mortgages and taxed land owners who left plots undeveloped. Mortgage lending now accounts for nearly a quarter of banks’ total outstanding credit. As testament to the buzzing economy, rents are growing at a brisk 11 per cent, amid inflows of expatriate workers and large redevelopment plans in Riyadh and Jeddah. As part of Vision 2030, Riyadh aims to lower the country’s unemployment rate and increase small businesses’ contribution to the economy. It’s making progress on both fronts, while a cultural opening is giving young Saudis incentives to work. FALLING SHORT ON SOME METRICS The prince is falling short on some of his metrics, and the nation’s human rights record remains a serious concern. Women who posted online about gender inequality can suffer decades-long jail sentences. The 2022 Personal Status Law requires women to obtain a male guardian’s permission to marry. This perhaps explains why Saudi Arabia is not getting as much foreign capital as Riyadh desires. In 2023, Norway’s largest pension fund KLP blacklisted some of Saudi’s telecom and real estate companies, citing “human rights abuses”. Last year, net foreign direct investment accounted for only 1.2 per cent of gross domestic product, well below Vision 2030’s 5.7 per cent target. In addition, foreigners are still mostly visiting for the pilgrimages of hajj and umrah, even though the country is building ambitious ski slopes in the desert and lavish resorts by the Red Sea that cater to non-religious tourists. The government is aiming for the sector to account for 10 per cent of non-oil GDP. Foreign fund managers have likened Saudi Arabia’s 2016 opening to China’s. I don’t think that’s quite fair, because Saudi is already a developed country in terms of infrastructure. Its roads are well-built and its malls are full of American chain stores – nothing like the 1980s China I knew. But if we look at the speed of cultural changes, the parallel is eerily accurate.The Gunners delivered the statement Champions League victory their manager had demanded to bounce back from a narrow defeat at Inter Milan last time out. Goals from Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Magalhaes, Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard got their continental campaign back on track, lifting them to seventh place with 10 points in the new-look 36-team table. It was Arsenal’s biggest away win in the Champions League since beating Inter by the same scoreline in 2003. “For sure, especially against opposition we played at their home who have not lost a game in 18 months – they have been in top form here – so to play with the level, the determination, the purpose and the fluidity we showed today, I am very pleased,” said Arteta. “The team played with so much courage, because they are so good. When I’m watching them live they are so good! They were all exceptional today. It was a big performance, a big win and we are really happy. “The performance was there a few times when we have played big teams. That’s the level that we have to be able to cope and you have to make it happen, and that creates belief.” A memorable victory also ended Sporting’s unbeaten start to the season, a streak of 17 wins and one draw, the vast majority of which prompted Manchester United to prise away head coach Ruben Amorim. The Gunners took the lead after only seven minutes when Martinelli tucked in Jurrien Timber’s cross, and Saka teed up Havertz for a tap-in to double the advantage. Arsenal added a third on the stroke of half-time, Gabriel charging in to head Declan Rice’s corner into the back of the net. To rub salt in the wound, the Brazilian defender mimicked Viktor Gyokeres’ hands-over-his-face goal celebration. That may have wound Sporting up as they came out after the interval meaning business, and they pulled one back after David Raya tipped Hidemasa Morita’s shot behind, with Goncalo Inacio netting at the near post from the corner. But when Martin Odegaard’s darting run into the area was halted by Ousmane Diomande’s foul, Saka tucked away the penalty. Substitute Trossard added the fifth with eight minutes remaining, heading in the rebound after Mikel Merino’s shot was saved. A miserable night for prolific Sporting striker Gyokeres was summed up when his late shot crashed back off the post.

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I’m A Celebrity fans question ITV’s ‘duty of care’ after Ant and Dec make shocking revelationTimeline: Jimmy Carter, 1924-2024The International Criminal Court's issuance of arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has been repudiated by Republican lawmakers in the , who have threatened to sanction the court and invoke US law to shield Israeli officials from prosecution. Within hours of the ICC's announcement, Congressman Mike Waltz, President-elect Donald Trump's choice to be the next national security advisor, the court has "no credibility" and that it can "expect a strong response" when the Trump administration comes into office in January 2025. In response to the ICC, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham the court "a rogue and politically motivated organization that is trampling on the very concept of the rule of law". "I am confident that President Trump understands that the Court’s actions against Israel sets the foundation for the ICC to come after the United States one day. We must respond forcefully to the Court for our own good," he said. Graham previously welcomed the ICC arrest warrant issued in March 2023 against Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling it "a step in the right direction for the international community". The calls for sanctioning the ICC also came in quickly from Republican members of Congress. Jim Risch, the ranking member of the powerful Senate Foreign Relations Committee, used the social media account of the Foreign Relations Committee to advocate sanctions against the ICC. "The ICC’s issuance of arrest warrants for Netanyahu & Gallant is a complete disgrace," Risch said. "The US must move forward with sanctions against this corrupt organization." I cannot emphasize enough my strong objection to what the ICC has done to the State of Israel. The ICC is a rogue and politically motivated organization that is trampling on the very concept of the rule of law. I made it abundantly clear that I believe this entire process is an... On Thursday morning, the ICC issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant, six months after chief prosecutor Karim Khan requested them. This is the first time in the court's 22-year history that it has issued arrest warrants for western-allied senior officials. The Hague-based court also issued a warrant for Mohammed Diab Ibrahim al-Masri, the Hamas military chief better known as Mohammed al-Deif, despite Israeli claims that he was killed in Gaza. All individuals have been accused of a range of war crimes and crimes against humanity after 7 October 2023, when a Hamas-led attack on southern Israel led to a full-fledged Israeli war on Gaza that has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians while recently expanding into an Israeli invasion of Lebanon. Senator Bill Hagerty, who has been reported to be a candidate for the role of treasury secretary under the Trump administration, accused the court of antisemitism and issued a cryptic threat against the ICC. "This sham of a body masquerading as a 'court' has no jurisdiction over Israel or the US. The consequences of this shameful act will be felt soon," he . Tim Scott, a US senator who sits on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said the ICC ruling showed the court is "nothing more than an anti-Israel propaganda machine and a useful pawn for Iranian-backed terrorists". As much as Republicans were furious at the ICC's arrest warrants, Democrats largely remained quiet in the hours following the decision. At the time of publication, many Democrats had yet to publicly comment on the Thursday ruling by the international court. Rashida Tlaib, the sole Palestinian-American member of the US Congress, issued a statement welcoming the ICC ruling, describing it as "long overdue". "Today’s historic arrest warrants cannot bring back the dead and displaced, but they are a major step towards holding war criminals accountable. Netanyahu and Gallant must be arrested and brought before the ICC," Tlaib said in her statement, which was shared with Middle East Eye. "Those American officials facilitating this genocide can no longer deny that their Israeli counterparts have used starvation as a weapon of war against a captive civilian population." Other Democrats, meanwhile, joined in the chorus of Republican anger at the ICC. "No standing, relevance, or path. Fuck that," Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman on X, finishing his post with an emoji of the Israeli flag. Congressman Brad Sherman, a Democrat from California, echoed the call for imposing sanctions against the ICC. "Given this outrageous perversion of justice and abetting of Hamas's tactics by the ICC, I believe the US must act swiftly to sanction the ICC," Sherman said in a statement. "We cannot allow the politicized distortion of international law and institutions go without consequence."

Croatia’s incumbent president wins most votes at polls but still faces runoffNEWARK, Del, Dec. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global market for herbal beauty products is poised for robust growth over the next decade, with a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. According to a recent market analysis, the sector is expected to increase in value from USD 75,098.55 million in 2024 to USD 135,897.65 million by 2034. This growth is attributed to several key drivers, including increasing consumer awareness of the harmful effects of synthetic chemicals, the rise of influencer marketing, and growing consumer demand for safe, non-toxic skincare alternatives. Factors Impacting Sales of Herbal Beauty Products Availability of a Wide Range Driving Cruelty-Free Cosmetics Products Sales Increasing usage of beauty products with naturally derived herbal ingredients like lavender, chamomile, rosemary, jojoba oil, Aloe Vera, etc., to treat skin, acne, and hair problems are expected to drive the demand for herbal beauty products through 2031. The surging availability of a wide variety of herbal beauty products in retail stores is anticipated to remain a chief growth driver. With competition soaring, major players in herbal beauty products are more inclined to product launches and make them available at competitive pricing. To gain an edge over rivals, beauty brands are adopting novel tactics. Some of the premium brands are launching budget-friendly products, while more humble names in the industry are paving their way into the premium products category with the launch of novel beauty products derived from exotic herbal ingredients. For instance, in 2021, with an expansion of the business portfolio, the Indian natural beauty company Lotus Botanicals launched a new premium clean beauty brand. The motive of the player is to provide a clean and natural beauty product to the customers. Consumers are more aware of the ingredients that are good for their skin and are looking for safer and clean herbal beauty products. The new brand of the Lotus would imbibe all such qualities. Key Market Drivers Regional Insights into the Herbal Beauty Products Market In East Asia, the market in China is expected to represent a relatively high-value share over the forecast period. Many women in the region use a potent orange root called turmeric as a herbal ingredient. A beauty product that contains turmeric helps the consumer to reduce wrinkles and even skin tone The USA holds the largest regional market share of herbal beauty products. Consumers in the USA are more inclined towards activities like green development and environmental safety. They are actively participating in protests against companies harming nature and the environment. Key Takeaways from the Herbal Beauty Products Market “Technological advancements in research and development are crucial, with continuous innovations in herbal formulations that not only expand the product range but also address an increasing array of skin concerns, from acne to aging, thereby broadening the market's customer base.” - says Sudip Saha Managing Director and Co-Founder at Future Market Insights. Prominent Drivers of the Herbal Beauty Products Market How is anticipated to Changing Consumer Perception Affect Herbal Beauty Products Sales? The preference of consumers for herbal beauty products is increasing due to the rise in awareness regarding the benefits of herbal ingredients. People are increasingly inclined towards herbal beauty owing to the presence of toxic ingredients and chemicals in synthetic cosmetics and skincare products, which are known to cause various skin problems and adverse effects. Furthermore, nowadays, people are more aware of the benefits of using herbal beauty products through advertisements and various promotional activities conducted across social media sites like Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube. These campaigns often stress on effect of herbal beauty products on improving skin tone, texture, and appearance. Herbal extracts are primarily added to beauty products because they are often rich in antimicrobial and antioxidant properties and offer pigmentation inhibition. Moreover, herbal ingredients like vitamins, witch hazel, willow herb, Green tea extract, and botanical extracts protect skin from UV radiation and pollution. All these are factors impacting sales of herbal beauty products. Competitive Landscape of the Herbal Beauty Products Market The global market for herbal beauty products is experiencing robust growth, as leading companies and manufacturers focus on expanding their product lines and investing in research and development to create innovative new formulations. Key industry players are also forming strategic partnerships to strengthen their market position, extending their distribution networks to reach a broader consumer base across various regions. At the same time, they are ramping up marketing efforts to educate consumers on the benefits of herbal beauty supplements, while also distinguishing their products from synthetic alternatives. To meet shifting consumer preferences, these companies are integrating sustainability initiatives into their production processes and packaging, in response to the rising demand for environmentally conscious products. By tapping into the growing interest in natural and organic beauty products, they aim to drive further growth in the herbal beauty market worldwide. Expensive Product Line and Presence of Pseudo Products Affecting Herbal Beauty Products Market Growth Herbal beauty products are comparatively more expensive and premium-priced than synthetic beauty products. This factor is acting as herbal beauty products market constraint. Some key factors that affect the price of herbal beauty products include high and volatile prices of key raw materials, labor-intensive production processes, and cost-intensive product certification processes. The high price of raw materials leads to a decline in gross margins for the major players in herbal beauty products. The cost-intensive product certification process also involves a high level of initial investments. Along with this, major players in herbal beauty products involve a high expenditure on labor. This entire factor acts as herbal beauty products market constraint. Other challenges faced by major players in herbal beauty products include the availability of pseudo-beauty products. Many customers are unable to distinguish between natural beauty products and false marketing claims. This results in a considerable number of customers opting for pseudo-products, which is a factor that is hampering the uptake of herbal beauty products posing as herbal beauty products market constraints. Recent Developments in the Market Key Market Players Access the Full Report Herbal Beauty Products Market Trends and Projections Now! Market Segmentation By Product Type: By Consumer Orientation: By Sales Channel: By Region: German Language Der globale Markt für pflanzliche Schönheitsprodukte ist bereit für ein robustes Wachstum in den nächsten zehn Jahren mit einer prognostizierten durchschnittlichen jährlichen Wachstumsrate (CAGR) von 6,1 %. Laut einer aktuellen Marktanalyse wird erwartet, dass der Wert des Sektors von 75.098,55 Mio. USD im Jahr 2024 auf 135.897,65 Mio. USD im Jahr 2034 steigen wird. Dieses Wachstum ist auf mehrere wichtige Faktoren zurückzuführen, darunter das zunehmende Bewusstsein der Verbraucher für die schädlichen Auswirkungen synthetischer Chemikalien, der Aufstieg des Influencer-Marketings und die wachsende Nachfrage der Verbraucher nach sicheren, ungiftigen Hautpflegealternativen. Wichtige Markttreiber Regionale Einblicke in den Markt für pflanzliche Schönheitsprodukte Wichtige Erkenntnisse aus dem Markt für pflanzliche Schönheitsprodukte "Technologische Fortschritte in Forschung und Entwicklung sind von entscheidender Bedeutung, mit kontinuierlichen Innovationen bei pflanzlichen Formulierungen, die nicht nur die Produktpalette erweitern, sondern auch ein zunehmendes Spektrum von Hautproblemen, von Akne bis zum Altern, ansprechen und so den Kundenstamm des Marktes erweitern", sagt Sudip Saha , Geschäftsführer und Mitbegründer von Future Market Insights. Prominente Treiber des Marktes für pflanzliche Schönheitsprodukte Herausforderungen auf dem Markt für pflanzliche Schönheitsprodukte Wettbewerbslandschaft des Marktes für pflanzliche Schönheitsprodukte Der globale Markt für pflanzliche Schönheitsprodukte verzeichnet ein robustes Wachstum, da sich führende Unternehmen und Hersteller auf die Erweiterung ihrer Produktlinien konzentrieren und in Forschung und Entwicklung investieren, um innovative neue Formulierungen zu entwickeln. Wichtige Akteure der Branche schließen auch strategische Partnerschaften, um ihre Marktposition zu stärken, und erweitern ihre Vertriebsnetze, um eine breitere Verbraucherbasis in verschiedenen Regionen zu erreichen. Gleichzeitig verstärken sie ihre Marketingbemühungen, um die Verbraucher über die Vorteile pflanzlicher Schönheitsergänzungsmittel aufzuklären und gleichzeitig ihre Produkte von synthetischen Alternativen zu unterscheiden. Um den sich ändernden Verbraucherpräferenzen gerecht zu werden, integrieren diese Unternehmen Nachhaltigkeitsinitiativen in ihre Produktionsprozesse und Verpackungen und reagieren damit auf die steigende Nachfrage nach umweltbewussten Produkten. Durch die Nutzung des wachsenden Interesses an natürlichen und biologischen Schönheitsprodukten wollen sie das weitere Wachstum auf dem pflanzlichen Schönheitsmarkt weltweit vorantreiben. Jüngste Entwicklungen auf dem Markt Wichtige Marktteilnehmer Marktaufteilung Nach Produkttyp: Nach Verbraucherorientierung: Nach Vertriebskanälen: Nach Region: Author by Sudip Saha is the managing director and co-founder at Future Market Insights, an award-winning market research and consulting firm. Sudip is committed to shaping the market research industry with credible solutions and constantly makes a buzz in the media with his thought leadership. His vast experience in market research and project management a consumer electronics will likely remain the leading end-use sector cross verticals in APAC, EMEA, and the Americas reflects his growth-oriented approach to clients. He is a strong believer and proponent of innovation-based solutions, emphasizing customized solutions to meet one client's requirements at a time. His foresightedness and visionary approach recently got him recognized as the 'Global Icon in Business Consulting' at the ET Inspiring Leaders Awards 2022. Have a Look at the Related Reports of the Consumer Product Domain: Explore the latest published news on Exploring the World of Korean Cosmetics : Trends, Consumer Demographics, and Growth Opportunities The beauty and personal care market size is valued at USD 545.3 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 995.1 billion by 2034, growing at a 6.20% CAGR. The demand for beauty and wellness market is valued at USD 1,695.7 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 3,694.8 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 8.1%. The global beauty subscription market size is valued at USD 964.1 million in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 10.2 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 26.7%. The ASEAN organic cosmetics market size is projected to hit USD 9,484.4 million by 2033, growing at a 5.4% CAGR from USD 5,605.4 million in 2023. Sales of organic cosmetics are valued at USD 21,558.3 million in 2024 and is expected to grow to USD 35,452.08 million by 2034, with a CAGR of 5.10%. The demand for organic personal care is valued at USD 22,487.9 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 55,562.5 million by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 9.50%. The organic vegan face cream market value is estimated at USD 3.0 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 6.9 billion by 2034, with a CAGR of 8.6%. The natural cosmetics market size is valued at USD 48.4 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 79.6 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 5.1%. Sales of natural cosmetics in Europe are estimated at USD 9.7 billion in 2023 and are projected to reach USD 20.2 billion by 2033, with a CAGR of 7.6%. The natural cosmetic color market value is expected to reach USD 47,928.0 million in 2024, growing at a CAGR of 5.2% to reach USD 79,569.5 million by 2034. About Future Market Insights (FMI) Future Market Insights, Inc. (ESOMAR certified, recipient of the Stevie Award, and a member of the Greater New York Chamber of Commerce) offers profound insights into the driving factors that are boosting demand in the market. FMI stands as the leading global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, consulting, and events for the Packaging, Food and Beverage, Consumer Technology, Healthcare, Industrial, and Chemicals markets. 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