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The future of travel: From slow wanderers to bold risk-takersOur community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Vocal coach Helene Hørlyck has vowed to keep sharing memories of Liam Payne and expressed gratitude to the late singer-songwriter's family following his funeral. Liam, 31, tragically passed away last month after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina . His funeral was held in the UK on Wednesday, 20 November , with guests including his former One Direction bandmates, ex Cheryl and X Factor mogul Simon Cowell attending a service in the Home Counties. Helene, who worked with Liam and One Direction as a vocal coach, posted an emotional tribute on Instagram, explaining how after spending a week in London she'd been left feeling full of "love and sadness". In addition to this, she thanked Liam's parents, Karen and Geoff Payne, and his sisters, Nicola and Ruth Payne, and promised to continue sharing stories about Liam. Alongside photos from her trip to the UK, as well as some snaps with Liam, Helene wrote: "As my week in London comes to an end I am filled with love and sadness. Thank you Karen, Geoff, Ruth and Nicola - I will as promised continue to tell Liam's story and share my memories." In response to the heartwarming post, fans filled the comments section with messages of support for Helene. "He will live forever in our memories and in our stories," wrote one. Another fan offered condolences, saying: "I'm so sorry for your loss Helene," reports the Mirror . "My heart goes out to you his friends his girlfriend and his son," a third added. Others shared heart emojis. Last month, vocal coach Helene penned a heartfelt tribute to Liam following his tragic death. "My heart is heavy writing this. Liam was the loveliest young man who just loved to sing. He was only a teenager when I met him and One Direction was formed," she wrote. She went on to praise his influence on the band, adding that: "His talent and professionalism had a big impact on the band especially in the early days as Liam always strived for the best during all of our sessions. Liam was fun and a joy to spend time with, he even re named some of my vocal exercises as he had such a wonderful sense of humour and upbeat energy." Helene also shared personal memories of the Teardrops singer. "I will always remember Liam as a polite young man who was caring and kind. Whenever my son Cai would join the world tours Liam would invite him along on his tourbus, sit and play video games with him, make sure he was OK, such a person was Liam, warm and friendly," she continued. She concluded with a touching farewell: "Thank you for all the wonderful years dear Liam, you will forever be in my heart and your voice will live on, not only in my memories but also in the incredible songs. Rest in peace sweet darling."
...Cements capital raise with full regulatory approval Sterling Financial Holdings Company PLC has achieved another milestone with the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recognising an additional ₦75 billion in its capital raise. This approval represents the final leg of the capital injection that was achieved through a private placement in September 2024. Building on the private placement’s success, Sterling launched a Rights Issue in October 2024, structured to provide existing shareholders the exclusive opportunity to deepen their stakes in the company and share in its growth story. The Rights Issue received significant interest and participation, highlighting the confidence and trust the company has cultivated among its shareholders over the years. Regulatory approval for the process is currently underway, marking another significant step in the recapitalisation journey. The public is eagerly awaiting Sterling’s Public Offer, which will present an exciting opportunity for individuals to invest in the company. It is anticipated that the recapitalisation process will be completed with a Public Offer early next year, allowing wider participation from the public and further strengthening its commitment to shared value creation. Group Chief Executive, Yemi Odubiyi, in a statement, described the capital injection and the approval as a validation of the company’s strategic direction and operational excellence. “This milestone reflects the confidence of regulators and stakeholders in our vision to redefine financial services in Nigeria and beyond. Our enhanced capital base empowers us to pursue transformative opportunities, deliver sustainable value to all stakeholders and drive impact across critical sectors of the Nigerian economy,” he stated. Odubiyi emphasised the company’s evolution from its origins as a merchant bank to its current status as a diversified financial holdings company. Powered by cutting-edge technology and a flexible operational model, the company has consistently demonstrated its ability to navigate market difficulties and seize growth opportunities. Reflecting on Sterling’s accomplishments, Odubiyi acknowledged the instrumental role of stakeholders, including regulators, investors, and customers. “We are grateful for the unwavering support and trust in our strategy, which has been pivotal to our journey. This recapitalisation strengthens our ability to unlock new opportunities, create value, and drive economic growth,” he added. The capital boost follows a year marked by robust financial performance and significant strategic achievements for Sterling. As at the last week in December 2024, Sterling witnessed a 19% surge in stock price, contributing to a remarkable three-year growth of 287.42%. In the first half of 2024, the company recorded a 51% increase in profit before tax compared to the same period in 2023 and achieved a 20% growth in total assets. These results demonstrate Sterling’s resilience and ability to deliver superior outcomes despite the complexities of Nigeria’s economic landscape, marked by high inflation and currency volatility. As Sterling looks ahead, its focus remains firmly on innovation, sustainability, and value creation. With a fortified capital structure, the company is well-positioned to execute its ambitious growth plans, deepen its impact across critical sectors, and set new benchmarks for excellence in Nigeria’s financial services industry. This latest milestone marks a transformative chapter for Sterling Financial Holdings Company PLC as it continues to redefine the future of financial services in Nigeria and beyond.Late push falls short for Timberwolves in 107-105 loss to CelticsIt’s one thing for a president to pardon his son. It’s another to do it like this. President Joe Biden’s pardon of his son , Hunter Biden, on Monday (AEDT) is exceptional not just because of the pardon’s recipient – the closest family member to receive a pardon in history – but also for its sheer breadth, according to experts on presidential pardons. President Joe Biden accompanied by his son Hunter Biden in Nantucket over the Thanksgiving holiday. Credit: AP Biden didn’t just pardon his son for his convictions on tax and gun charges , but for any “offences against the United States which he has committed or may have committed or taken part in during the period from January 1, 2014, through December 1, 2024”. That’s a nearly 11-year period during which any federal crime Hunter Biden might have committed – and there are none we are aware of beyond what has already been adjudicated – can’t be prosecuted. It notably covers when he was appointed to the board of the Ukrainian energy company Burisma in 2014 all the way through to Sunday, well after the crimes for which he was prosecuted. Hunter Biden hasn’t been charged for his activities regarding Burisma or anything beyond his convictions, and nothing in the public record suggests criminal charges could be around the bend. Congressional Republicans have probed the Burisma matter and Hunter Biden extensively and could seemingly have uncovered chargeable crimes if they existed, but haven’t done so. Hunter Biden after pleading guilty to federal tax charges in September. Credit: AP Even still, the scope of the pardon is remarkable. Experts say there is little to no precedent for a pardon covering such a wide range of activity over such a long period, with the closest being Gerald Ford’s 1974 pardon of Richard Nixon after Nixon resigned post-Watergate. Hunter Biden’s pardon “isn’t tied to any special counsel investigation or charging document,” Sam Morison, who spent 13 years working for the Justice Department’s Office of the Pardon Attorney, said via email. “The only pardon grant that comes close is Ford’s pardon of Nixon for any crimes he may have committed from 1969 to 1974, which on its face would have included crimes (if any) unrelated to Watergate.” Experts pointed to several broad, preemptive and blanket pardons that bear similarities to the one covering Hunter Biden. But they also feature some key differences. The language of the Nixon pardon cited crimes he “has committed or may have committed” between January 20, 1969, and August 9, 1974 – language similar to Hunter Biden’s pardon. Pardoned: Former US president Richard Nixon became infamous for the Watergate scandal. Credit: AP As noted, that is not Watergate-specific, and the dates cover Nixon’s entire presidency. But it’s a period roughly half as long as that covered under Hunter Biden’s pardon. There’s also the fact that some of Nixon’s actions might already have been exempt from prosecution by virtue of his role as president – something Hunter Biden doesn’t benefit from. In 1976 Jimmy Carter pardoned most of those who dodged the Vietnam War draft between August 4, 1964, and March 28, 1973. That covered a large group of people, but the pardon was only for violating the Military Selective Service Act and related regulations. Other presidents have also issued blanket amnesties for large groups of people tied to specific events or specific crimes. Benjamin Harrison did so in 1893 for Mormon polygamists, noting that they had “abstained from such unlawful cohabitation” by 1890. But that was, likewise, for a specific crime. US President Andrew Johnson pardoned 13,000 former Confederate soldiers. Credit: LOC Andrew Johnson issued individual pardons for 13,000 Confederate soldiers after the Civil War, granting them clemency for “all offences by him committed, arising from participation, direct or implied” in the rebellion. “These individual pardons were issued by Johnson throughout his term, and particularly during its first two years,” Frank O. Bowman III, a pardon expert at the University of Missouri School of Law, said in an email. “Hence, they reached back some 6–8 years.” George Washington did so in 1794 for participants of the Whiskey Rebellion, a tax revolt in Pennsylvania . The pardoned conduct was broad – the pardon was for those who had “directly or indirectly engaged in the wicked and unhappy tumults and disturbances lately” and encompassed residents of several counties – but it was at least tied to one event. A couple of other more recent examples that involve pardoning figures for crimes committed in high-profile scandals bear some similarities to the Hunter Biden pardon. Michael Flynn was pardoned by Donald Trump at the end of his first presidency. Credit: AP George H.W. Bush in 1992 pardoned six figures in the Iran-contra affair, including former defence secretary Caspar Weinberger, “for all offences charged or prosecuted by Independent Counsel Lawrence E. Walsh or other member of his office, or committed by these individuals and within the jurisdiction of that office”. And now-President-elect Donald Trump in 2020 pardoned former national security adviser Michael Flynn for “any and all possible offences” arising from facts or circumstances that were “in any matter related” to special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation. Broad clemency The latter went even further than the former, by pardoning Flynn for conduct even just somehow related to the special counsel’s investigation. At the time, some experts regarded it as the broadest act of clemency since Nixon’s pardon. “Flynn’s pardon was broad, to be sure, but not nearly as broad as Hunter’s,” Morison said. There is some question about whether such a broad pardon for unspecified crimes is constitutional, an issue that arose when reports indicated Trump might preemptively pardon family members at the tail end of his first term. The Nixon pardon was not tested in court. But the Supreme Court said amid Johnson’s post-Civil War pardons that a president’s pardon power “extends to every offence known to the law, and may be exercised at any time after its commission, either before legal proceedings are taken or during their pendency or after conviction and judgment.” There is some subjectivity in comparing these pardons. Hunter Biden’s known actions come up well shy of the magnitude of participating in a rebellion against the United States or some of the high-profile scandals mentioned above, for example. And it’s worth emphasising how extraordinarily political many of Trump’s pardons were – granting clemency to numerous political allies and several people wrapped up in investigations involving Trump, including Flynn. Trump surely stretched the bounds of presidential pardon power. But there’s no question that Biden’s exercise of his pardon power also stretched those bounds - and on behalf of his son, no less. “The Nixon pardon is the only precedent in modern times for such a broad pardon, which purports to insulate Hunter Biden from prosecution for crimes that have not even been charged,” said Margaret Love, who served as US pardon attorney under George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton. “Some of the Trump pardons were also disruptive of ongoing prosecutions,” Love said, adding that they were at least “directed to specific charged conduct”. Washington Post
49ers rule out Brock Purdy and Nick Bosa; QB Brandon Allen to start at Green BaySHOPPERS could see an unexpected item in supermarkets this Christmas for the first time ever - and we've got the perfect festive recipe to celebrate it. Tesco, Sainsbury's and Marks & Spencers earlier confirmed they will stock home-grown strawberries on their shelves this winter season. Strawberries are usually imported over winter due to economic and environmental reasons. But fruit suppliers have innovated new technology which will finally allow strawberries to be grown in the UK all year round. The Summer Berry Company, a supplier in West Sussex, will be growing the fruit 12 months a year and supplying supermarkets. This means that shoppers will be able to get their hands on the British strawberries this Christmas as an exciting new addition to their festive celebrations and desserts. Typically the British strawberry season runs from May to October, and are a familiar sight in summer commonly associated with the Wimbledon tennis tournament. And bosses at The Summer Berry Company have come up with a mouth-watering dessert that will be a showstopper for Christmas Dinner. They promise it will be "a beautiful centre piece to a party table and makes a lovely grazing platter". The pretty strawberry wreath takes just 20 minutes to prepare - and even better, there's no cooking involved. Most read in Fabulous All you need is 600g of strawberries and 80g of dark, milk and white chocolate. First up, melt the different chocolates in separate bowls by placing in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring and returning for repeat 30 seconds slots until smooth and glossy. Next, line a baking tray with parchment or a reusable silicon sheet and arrange a selection of decorations - chopped nuts, desiccated coconut and candied orange peel - in separate bowls or plates. Dip whole strawberries into melted chocolate then sprinkle over a decoration and set aside on the baking tray to set. The Summer Berry Company team say: "You can vary your combinations of chocolate and decorations however you fancy." The strawberries usually set at room temperature within 10 minutes but you can also store them in a cool place until ready to serve. Finally, arrange a rough ring of greenery on a large platter or board in a circular shape, pile on the strawberries, adding in extra bits of green herb to decorate. Then simply add a big bow somewhere on the wreath to finish the effect.Wrap Technologies Unveils Go-Forward Strategy, Pioneering End-to-End Public Safety and Defense Solutions with New Virginia Facility
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