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The United States Postal Service might have found a way to unite a nation bitterly divided after this month's election: It will release a stamp. The beloved actor known for roles in "The Golden Girls," "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," "Boston Legal" and others will be on a 2025 Forever stamp, this past week. White , less than three weeks before her 100th birthday. The Postal Service hasn't announced a release date for the stamp. Betty White speaks Sept. 17, 2018, at the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. “An icon of American television, Betty White (1922–2021) shared her wit and warmth with viewers for seven decades,” the Postal Service said in announcing the stamp, which depicts a smiling White based on a 2010 photograph by celebrity photographer . “The comedic actor, who gained younger generations of fans as she entered her 90s, was also revered as a compassionate advocate for animals.” Boston-based artist Dale Stephanos created the digital illustration from Alston's photo. "I'd love to send a letter back to my 18-year-old self with this stamp on it and tell him that everything is going to be OK," Stephanos . Regardless of personal politics, self-proclaimed supporters of Republican President-elect Donald Trump and Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris reacted with delight on social media. "Betty White was my hero, all of my life! I actually had a doll when I was a little girl I named Betty White," one Trump supporter , formerly Twitter. “Something to make this awful week a little better: We’re getting a Betty White stamp,” posted. White combined a . Her television career began in the early 1950s and exploded as she aged. “The only SNL host I ever saw get a standing ovation at the after party," after her death. "A party at which she ordered a vodka and a hotdog and stayed til the bitter end.” Allen Ludden and his wife Betty White, who love to play games, continue a two year gin rummy battle in which she's ahead by a cumulative 6,000 points in Westchester, N.Y. on April 29, 1965. They do it professionally on TV. He's the master of ceremonies on "Password," and she makes frequent guest appearances on game shows. They play games to relax at home. (AP Photo/Bob Wands) Allen Ludden and his wife Betty White admire magnolia blossoms on the lawn of their country home in Westchester, N.Y. on May 14, 1965. (AP Photo/Bob Wands) Actress Betty White in 1965. (AP Photo) Betty White shares a moment backstage at the 28th annual Emmy Awards with Ted Knight after they each won an Emmy for their supporting roles in "The Mary Tyler Moore Show." On the series Miss White played Sue Ann Nivens while Knight played newscaster Ted Baxter. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon) LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 17, 1976: (L-R) "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" co-stars - Ed Asner, Betty White, Mary Tyler Moore and Ted Knight - all won awards at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences 28th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Shubert Theatre on May 17, 1976 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by TVA/PictureGroup/Invision for the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences/AP Images) Actress Betty White with Ted Knight at the Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, Sept. 13, 1981. (AP Photo/Randy Rasmussen) Betty White and Anson Williams don't seem to faze Buckeye, a St. Bernard, during an awards ceremony during which Williams was honored by the Los Angeles Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals as a friend and lover of animals. Ms. White presented a humanitarian plaque to Williams at the event, which was held in Hollywood, California, Friday, May 1, 1982. (AP Photo/Marc Karody) Actress Betty White with actor John Hillerman arriving at Emmy Awards, Sept. 22, 1985 in Pasadena, California. (AP Photo/LIU) Actresses Betty White Ludden, left, and Mary Tyler Moore, right, smile at each other in Los Angeles, Friday, June 22, 1985 during Annual Meeting of Morris Animal Foundation, at which Ludden announced her retirement as President of the animal health group, held at the Sheraton Universal Hotel in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Nick Ut) These four veteran actresses from the television series "The Golden Girls" shown during a break in taping Dec. 25, 1985 in Hollywood. From left are, Estelle Getty, Rue McClanahan, Bea Arthur and Betty White. (AP Photo/Nick Ut) Actress Betty White poses in Los Angeles, Ca. in June, 1986. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon) Betty White stands backstage at the NBC TV Bob Hope "I Love Lucy" special on Sept. 16, 1989. (AP Photo/Djansezian) Michael J. Fox and Betty White, winners of Emmys for best actor and actress in a comedy series, stand backstage at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California, Sunday, Sept. 21, 1986 after receiving their honors. (AP Photo/Douglas C. Pizac) Comedienne Betty White places her hand on the star that was presented posthumously to her husband, Allen Ludden, during ceremonies inducting him into the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Hollywood, Los Angeles, Thursday, March 31, 1988. Ludden was honored with the 1,868th star of the famed walkway — between those of White and Tyrone Power. (AP Photo/Nick Ut) Estelle Getty, who plays Sophia, poses with her new husband, who plays Max, and the other "Golden Girls" after taping of episode on Friday, night, Nov. 5,1988 in Hollywood. Left to right are Rue McCLanahan (Blanche), Getty, Gilford, Bea Arthur (Dorothy) and Betty White. (AP Photo/Ira Mark Gostin) Former cast members of the Mary Tyler Moore Show, sans Mary Tyler Moore, are reunited for the Museum of Television and Radio's 9th annual Television Festival in Los Angeles Saturday, March 21, 1992. From left are Gavin MacLeod, Valerie Harper, Cloris Leachman, Betty White and Ed Asner. (AP Photo/Craig Fujii) Actress Betty White, left, writer/producer David E. Kelley, actress Bridget Fonda, and actor Oliver Platt pose at the premiere of their movie "Lake Placid," Wednesday night, July 14, 1999, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Betty White, from "Golden Girls," and Mr. T, Lawrence Tureaud, from "The A Team," pose for photographers at NBC's 75th Anniversary Party, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Rene Macura) Actors Betty White, left, Georgia Engel, second left, Gavin MacLeod, center, Valerie Harper, second right, and John Amos pose for photographers during arrivals at CBS's 75th anniversary celebration Sunday, Nov. 2, 2003, in New York. (AP Photo/Louis Lanzano) Actress Betty White laughs as an African eagle roosts overhead at the Los Angeles Zoo Monday, Feb. 20, 2006, in Los Angeles, where White was honored as Ambassador to the Animals by the city for her decades of dedication to the humane treatment of animals. (AP Photo/Nick Ut) Betty White poses for photographers on the red carpet before Comedy Central's "Roast of William Shatner," Sunday, Aug. 13, 2006, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Rene Macura) Betty White arrives at the 34th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, on Friday, June 15, 2007. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Beatrice Arthur, left, Betty White, center, and Rue McClanahan, of the Golden Girls, arrive at the TV Land Awards on Sunday June 8, 2008 in Santa Monica, Calif. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles) Actor Henry Winkler, center, is seen Beatrice Arthur, right, and Betty White at the TV Land Awards on Sunday June 8, 2008 in Santa Monica, Calif. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles) In this Nov. 24, 2009 file photo, actress Betty White poses for a portrait following her appearance on the television talk show "In the House," in Burbank, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File) Actress Betty White poses for a portrait on the set of the television show "Hot in Cleveland" in Studio City section of Los Angeles on Wednesday, June 9, 2010. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles) Actress Betty White is seen on stage at the Teen Choice Awards on Sunday, Aug. 8, 2010 in Universal City, Calif. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles) Betty White, a cast member in "You Again," poses with fans holding Betty White masks at the premiere of the film in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) Actress Betty White wears a U.S. Forest Ranger hat after being named an Honorary Forest Ranger by the US Forest Service, at the Kennedy Center in Washington Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010. White has stated in numerous interviews that her first ambition as a young girl was "to become a forest ranger, but they didn't allow women to do that back then". (AP Photo/Cliff Owen) Betty White, left, Bradley Cooper and Scarlett Johansson arrive at the MTV Movie Awards in Universal City, Calif., on Sunday, June 6, 2010. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles) Betty White, left, Kristen Bell, center, and Jamie Lee Curtis, cast members in "You Again," pose together at the premiere of the film in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) Betty White, left, accepts the Life Achievement Award from Sandra Bullock at the 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) From left, actresses Betty White, Wendie Malick, Valerie Bertinelli, and Jane Leeves pose for a portrait on the set of the television show "Hot in Cleveland" in Studio City section of Los Angeles on Wednesday, June 9, 2010. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles) Alec Baldwin, left, and Betty White are seen on stage at the 17th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Betty White attends a book signing for her book 'If You Ask Me (And Of Course You Won't)' at Barnes & Noble in New York, Friday, May 6, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Sykes) Actress Betty White attends a press conference prior to the taping of "Betty White's 90th Birthday: A Tribute To America's Golden Girl" on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Vince Bucci) Actress Betty White arrives on a white pony as she is honored at a Friars Club Roast sponsored by Godiva, Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at the Sheraton Hotel in New York. (AP Photo/Starpix, Marion Curtis) Betty White, at left, attends her wax figure unveiling at Madame Tussauds on Monday, June 4, 2012 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Katy Winn/Invision/AP) From left, Sgt. 1st Class Chuck Shuck, Actress Betty White and The 2012 American Hero Dog Gabe pose during 2012 American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012, in Los Angeles, Calif. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Invision/AP) Betty White and Cloris Leachman onstage at the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at the JW Marriott on Saturday, April 20, 2013 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Invision/AP) Ellen DeGeneres, left, presents Betty White with the award for favorite TV icon at the People's Choice Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP) Betty White, left, speaks at the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday, Sept. 17, 2018, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Looking on from right are Alec Baldwin and Kate McKinnon. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP) Receive the latest in local entertainment news in your inbox weekly!

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Lakers may acquire Nuggets' $179 million star by parting with Austin Reaves | Sporting NewsBecoming a venture capitalist has become the latest status symbol in Hollywood. Everyone these days, from Olivia Wilde to Emma Watson, is either launching a venture firm or is in the process of backing the next hottest company. Robinhood, Uber, and Klarna all have some glitzy names on their cap tables, paving the way for the rise of “Hollywood angels.” For founders, having celebs on the cap table can bring a lot of buzz to the startup — and bonus points if the celeb knows what they are doing, too. Here are some of the top celebs investing and what they typically look to invest in. (This list will be updated periodically). Snoop Dogg The famous rapper and personality is a prolific angel investor and is also a founder of Casa Verde Capital, a firm focused on cannabis investments. As an angel investor, according to PitchBook, he’s backed companies such as Cameo, Reddit, Klarna, Robinhood, and the fintech MoonPay, alongside other celebs on this list. He’s made at least 26 investments, according to PitchBook. The managing partner of Casa Verde Capital is Karan Wadhera and the firm closed a $94 million Fund II in 2020. Sara and Erin Foster The Foster sisters are two of Hollywood’s most famous siblings, best known these days as the producers of the Kristen Bell Netflix show “Nobody Wants This.” They launched a venture firm in 2022 looking to raise $20 million to back consumer companies, and the fund has officially closed, their reps confirmed to us. They know the consumer area well: They already have a podcast, a clothing line, and a hit television show. PitchBook shows the firm, which they run alongside business partner Phil Schwarz, has written at least six checks, including into companies like the diaper brand Kudos (alongside Gwyneth Paltrow) and the luxury boxed wine company Juliet . As angel investors, the sisters have also invested in the alkaline water company ZenWTR. Sara is also an angel investor in the swimwear company Summersalt and the ear-piercing startup Rowan. Kevin Hart A few years ago, comedian Kevin Hart launched a venture firm, HartBeat Ventures, alongside Robert Roman, an investor with a background in financial management for entertainment and sports celebrities. The firm was founded around 2021 with the mission to support minority and underrepresented founders . It received its first outside investment from J.P. Morgan as part of one of the bank’s initiatives to fund more firms led by women and people of color. The firm has invested in at least 14 companies, according to PitchBook, including the art marketplace Masterworks, the 3D printing company Ready Player Me, and Rihanna’s Savage x Fenty lingerie line. Tashi Nakanishi and Walid Samaha are partners at the firm, according to LinkedIn, while Ron Everline serves as vice president. HartBeat Ventures began raising its Fund I in 2022 with no target amount. As of January 2024, it has raised at least $28 million, according to an SEC filing from January. An October SEC filing also shows that HartBeat is trying to raise capital for what seems to be an SPV looking to invest in Aston Martin’s Formula One car racing team. Paris Hilton The famed socialite is also an angel investor, according to PitchBook. She has made investments through her company 11:11 Media, of which she is the CEO and co-founder. Her investments have included the crypto company MoonPay , the biotech company Colossal Biosciences, the community event platform AfterParty, and the podcast platform Fireside Chats. The theme for her seems to be social platforms, biotechnology, and SaaS products that make consumer life easier. She’s made at least 22 investments, according to PitchBook, and happens to be married to Carter Reum, founder of well-known Los Angeles firm M13 Ventures, which has invested in companies such as ClassPass, Canvas, and Pinterest, according to its website. Ashton Kutcher Perhaps one of the most famed and notable celebrity VCs is Ashton Kutcher . He is the co-founder of two VC firms, A-Grade and Sound Ventures, both of which he started with Guy Oseary. Shortly after launching Sound, Effie Epstein joined as managing partner. Sound Ventures, founded in 2015, looks to back software companies and has more than $1 billion in assets under management, according to PitchBook. It also invests out of thematic funds, and last year launched an AI Growth Thematic fund, which invested in companies such as Hugging Face, OpenAI, Anthropic, and World Labs. He told the audience at TechCrunch’s 2024 Disrupt that he’s backing competitors in AI because he thinks there’s room for multiple massive AI model companies. His other notable investments between A-Grade and Sound include Affirm, Airbnb, Airtable, Duolingo, and Uber. Nas The famed rapper Nas founded his firm QueensBridge Venture Partners back in 2014. It’s made more than 130 investments across various industries and has around $140 million in assets under management, according to PitchBook. Anand Murthy is a partner at the firm. The firm has invested in companies such as the luggage brand Away (alongside Jay-Z) and the bedding company Parachute , according to PitchBook. As an angel investor, Nas has made more than 50 investments, according to PitchBook. He’s backed SeatGeek, Robinhood, Ring, Coinbase, and the fintech Mercury. Gwyneth Paltrow The Goop founder has made at least 24 investments as an angel investor, according to PitchBook. She, alongside Moj Mahdara, is also the co-founder of Kinship Ventures, which invests in consumer and wellness companies. The firm was looking to raise a $75 million VC fund , Axios reported last year, and has backed the crypto payment company MoonPay . According to other SEC filings, it seems Kinship Ventures also raised what seems to be an SPV to back OpenAI and the bitcoin mining company TeraWulf . As an angel investor, Paltrow has invested in the diaper company Kudos , the hair company Crown Affair, the beauty e-commerce marketplace Thirteen Lune, and the beverage brand Olipop, alongside actress Priyanka Chopra, according to PitchBook. Actress Mindy Kaling, rapper Logic, and the Jonas Brothers, also backed Olipop . Emma Watson The actress has cut at least two angel investor checks, according to PitchBook. Investments include at least two companies, including the biomanufacturing company FabricNano , and Hertility Health . Watson is a well-regarded activist, especially when it comes to the environment and women’s rights. It’s no wonder, then, that her two angel investments are in companies that seek to make product manufacturing more sustainable and a women’s health platform. Olivia Wilde Actress and director Olivia Wilde teamed up with Neil Sirni, who led Roc Nation’s venture division Arrive, to launch the venture firm Proximity, Bloomberg reported in October . Wilde does not have a PitchBook profile just yet but Bloomberg reports that her new firm will focus on consumer and enterprise technology and has already cut a few checks, including into Pendulum Therapeutics. Investor Jason Mack and artist Santigold, known for her song “L.E.S. Artistes,” are also partners at the firm, according to Bloomberg. SEC filings show that Proximity is raising two new SPV funds, including a $5 million health fund and another $10 million fund . Jay-Z The music mogul is an angel investor and co-founder of RocNation and of what is now MarcyPen Capital Partners, an investment firm stemming from the merger of Jay-Z’s Marcy Venture Partners with Pendulum Holding’s investment arm Pendulum Opportunities. Roc Nation has a venture arm called Arrive Opportunities Management , which was once managed by Neil Sirni, the investor now working with Olivia Wilde at Proximity. That venture arm has made at least 40 investments, according to PitchBook, backing companies such as Sweetgreen and Epic Games. Before the merger, Marcy Venture Partners invested in several companies, such as Rihanna’s Fenty x Savage (making Rihanna one of the few Black women in the world to have a unicorn company) and the web3 company Spatial Labs . Charlie Hanna and Mason O’Hanlon are listed as investors at MarcyPen Capital Partners on PitchBook and LinkedIn. Furthermore, as an angel investor, Jay-Z has made some notable investments — at least 27, according to PitchBook — into companies like Oatly, Flowhub, Impossible Foods, and the luggage company Away.

B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. Holding AG Makes New $1.22 Million Investment in XPEL, Inc. (NASDAQ:XPEL)CHICAGO (AP) — Sam Darnold threw for 90 of his 330 yards in overtime to set up Parker Romo’s game-ending 29-yard field goal, and the Minnesota Vikings outlasted the Chicago Bears 30-27 on Sunday after giving up 11 points in the final 22 seconds of regulation. Darnold threw two touchdown passes, Jordan Addison caught eight passes for a career-high 162 yards and a touchdown, and T.J. Hockenson had 114 yards receiving for the Vikings (9-2), who remained one game behind Detroit in the rugged NFC North. Caleb Williams threw for 340 yards and two touchdowns for the Bears (4-7), who lost their fifth straight and fell to 5-18 in one-possession games under coach Matt Eberflus, who is 14-31 in 2 1/2 seasons. Minnesota appeared to have the game in hand, leading 27-16 with 1:56 left after Romo kicked a 26-yard field goal. But the Bears weren’t finished. Deandre Carter made up for that led to a touchdown in the third quarter with a 55-yard kickoff return to the 40. Williams took it from there, capping an eight-play drive with a 1-yard touchdown pass to Keenan Allen. A 2-point conversion pass to DJ Moore made it 27-24 with 22 seconds remaining. The Bears recovered the onside kick and Williams hit Moore over the middle for a 27-yard gain to the 30 before spiking the ball. Cairo Santos made a 48-yard field goal as time expired. Chicago won the coin toss, but Williams was sacked for a 12-yard loss on second down, leading to a three-and-out. The Vikings took over at the 21, and Darnold led a 10-play drive, overcoming a sack and two penalties. Darnold connected with Hockenson for a 29-yard completion that put the ball on the 9. He took a knee and then Romo nailed the winner. Darnold surpassed his previous season high of 19 touchdown passes with a 2-yarder to Addison on the first play of the second quarter, and he made it 14-7 with a 5-yard score to Jalen Nailor late in the first half. He completed 22 of 34 passes. Aaron Jones ran for 106 yards and a score for the VIkings. Williams was 32 of 47 with a 103.1 passer rating in his second straight solid performance since Thomas Brown replaced the fired Shane Waldron as offensive coordinator. Moore caught seven passes for 106 yards and a touchdown, and Allen added 86 yards receiving and the late TD. Injuries Vikings: LB Ivan Pace Jr. (hamstring) and LT Cam Robinson (foot) left in the first quarter. ... Darnold missed two plays after he was hit by Gervon Dexter Sr. on a pass play with about 6 1/2 minutes. Up next Vikings: Host Arizona next Sunday. Bears: Visit Detroit on Thanksgiving. ___ AP NFL:Donald Trump Taps Kash Patel, Son Of Indian Immigrants, To Replace Christopher Wray As FBI Director

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TORONTO — Darko Rajakovic cut straight to the chase in his pre-game news conference: yes, Scottie Barnes is back. Barnes was inserted into the Toronto Raptors starting lineup ahead of Thursday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Scotiabank Arena. He had been out since Oct. 28 with a fractured right orbital bone. "I don't want Scottie Barnes to be anything outside of Scottie Barnes," said Rajakovic in his pre-game news conference. "I just need him to be best version of himself and when he's that, he's really raising the people around him to another level. "He's making everybody around him better." Barnes was injured in the fourth quarter of Toronto's 127-125 overtime loss to the Nuggets on Oct. 28 when he caught an errant elbow from Denver centre Nikola Jokic. Barnes was expected to be out at least three weeks with the injury but came back slightly ahead of schedule. The 23-year-old all-star forward was averaging 19.2 points, 7.8 rebounds and six assists per game before he was hurt. Rajakovic said Barnes would play limited minutes and that he'd have to wear protective goggles. Rajakovic was coy when asked who would be moved to Toronto's bench to make space for Barnes. "Scottie will start. Who knows who won’t," laughed Rajakovic. Rookie combo guard Ja'kobe Walter was also made available for the Raptors. He had missed Toronto's last six games with a sprained right shoulder. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 21, 2024. John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian PressFSK Completes Public Offering of $100 million 6.125% Unsecured Notes Due 2030

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Here's what you should do if you win the $1.15 billion Mega Millions jackpot — and what to avoidWhile Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attributed the BJP’s victory in 7 out of 9 assembly by-polls to the voters’ faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav termed it a result of the BJP’s misuse of power. CM Yogi once again raised the slogan ‘Batoge to Katoge’ and asked the people to stay united. Addressing a press conference at the BJP state headquarters here on Saturday, alongside state president Bhupendra Chaudhary and Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Maurya and Brijesh Pathak, CM Yogi Adityanath claimed that the credit for winning seven out of nine seats goes to PM Modi. Advertisement “People have unwavering faith in the Prime Minister, and this victory is proof of it. We express our gratitude to the people. This marks the beginning of the end of the politics of loot and lies by SP and INDI alliance,” he said. CM Yogi said Kundarki exemplifies the public’s response to the SP’s baseless claims about the UP by-elections since the day of voting. “The SP wanted to cancel the elections in Sisamau, where they managed to win by only 8,000 votes. In Karhal, they secured victory by only 14,000 votes,” he taunted. The CM reiterated that if we divide we will be divided, if we remain united we will be safe. The people of the country have accepted this. On Kundarki, he said that the victory symbolises nationalism and cultural roots, with gotra embedded in everyone’s mind. Earlier, CM Yogi posted on his social media account ‘X’, stating that the BJP-NDA’s victory in the Uttar Pradesh assembly by-elections reflects the public’s unwavering faith in the leadership and guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This victory signifies the success of the double-engine government’s security, good governance and public welfare policies, along with the tireless efforts of dedicated workers. In his post, the Chief Minister expressed gratitude to the voters of UP, thanking them for supporting good governance and the state’s development. He extended hearty congratulations to all the winning candidates. Reiterating his message, he warned, “If we divide, we will be divided and if we remain united, we will remain safe.” Meanwhile, Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav remarked that the tactics of those who have made ‘election’ synonymous with ‘corruption’ have been captured in photographs and exposed to the world during these by-polls. “The people of the country witnessed the most distorted form of electoral politics in this by-election. There may be a time for untruth, but not an era,” he commented. Akhilesh Yadav alleged that the BJP displayed a naked misuse of power during the by-elections. “The democratic rights granted to the people by the Constitution have been snatched away. BJP has crushed the Constitution and democracy, tarnishing them through its disgraceful misuse of power. It shows no regard for local issues and openly abuses its authority out of arrogance. By suppressing the democratic rights of the people to secure power, the BJP has committed an unpardonable crime,” the SP president said in a statement. AdvertisementIn an effort to build stronger relationships with the youth and tackle the growing menace of drug abuse in the Kashmir Valley, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Zone, VK Birdi, announced on Saturday that the police are organizing various sports activities. Speaking to the media during the inauguration of a T20 cricket tournament in Anantnag district, Birdi highlighted the police department's dedication to channeling the energy and potential of young people into positive and productive pursuits. He noted that sports instill essential life skills and provide a healthy alternative to drug abuse. The initiative also aims to strengthen the bond between the police and the community, fostering trust and cooperation. Birdi assured the public of stringent actions against those involved in drug trafficking and emphasized the importance of such events in building a healthy and empowered community. "Sports is a powerful medium to not only improve physical health but also instill life skills such as discipline, teamwork, perseverance, and leadership," Birdi stated. He acknowledged the increasing concerns over drug addiction among the youth and emphasized the need for timely interventions to protect the younger generation from this social evil. "Drug abuse is a serious challenge that threatens the fabric of our society, especially our youth, who are the future of this region. Through initiatives like sports tournaments, we aim to offer them a healthy alternative—a platform where they can showcase their talent, build confidence, and stay away from harmful distractions," Birdi remarked. The IGP stressed the dual purpose of such events: fostering personal development among the youth and strengthening the bond between the police force and the community. He pointed out that these initiatives aim to build trust, cooperation, and mutual respect, thereby breaking barriers and ensuring better communication between the police and the youth. IGP assures strict action against drug traffickers Birdi assured the public that the police are not only focused on providing constructive platforms for young people but are also taking stringent action against those involved in luring them into drug abuse. "We are committed to addressing the root causes of drug addiction. Those who push drugs into our society and target our youth will face the full force of the law. Our mission is not only to punish but also to prevent such activities," he said. He further emphasized the police's resolve to increase the frequency of such initiatives, ensuring that youth in all districts have opportunities to participate in sports and other constructive activities. According to Birdi, these events are not just about entertainment or competition but are an essential part of building a healthy, active, and empowered community. The T20 cricket tournament inaugurated by the IGP saw enthusiastic participation from local youth, showcasing their skills and talents. Birdi expressed his optimism about the positive impact of these activities on young people's lives. "By working together—police, families, and communities—we can ensure that our youth have the opportunities they need to grow, succeed, and contribute positively to society. This is just the beginning of many such efforts to empower our young generation," Birdi said. 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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday that he wants real estate developer Charles Kushner , father of Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, to serve as ambassador to France. Trump made the announcement in a Truth Social post, calling Charles Kushner “a tremendous business leader, philanthropist, & dealmaker." Kushner is the founder of Kushner Companies, a real estate firm. Jared Kushner is a former senior Trump adviser who is married to Trump’s eldest daughter, Ivanka. The elder Kushner was pardoned by Trump in December 2020 after pleading guilty years earlier to tax evasion and making illegal campaign donations. Prosecutors alleged that after Charles Kushner discovered his brother-in-law was cooperating with federal authorities in an investigation, he hatched a scheme for revenge and intimidation. Kushner hired a prostitute to lure his brother-in-law, then arranged to have the encounter in a New Jersey motel room recorded with a hidden camera and the recording sent to his own sister, the man’s wife, prosecutors said. Kushner eventually pleaded guilty to 18 counts including tax evasion and witness tampering. He was sentenced in 2005 to two years in prison — the most he could receive under a plea deal, but less than what Chris Christie, the U.S. attorney for New Jersey at the time and later governor and Republican presidential candidate, had sought. Christie has blamed Jared Kushner for his firing from Trump’s transition team in 2016, and has called Charles Kushner’s offenses “one of the most loathsome, disgusting crimes that I prosecuted when I was U.S. attorney.” Trump and the elder Kushner knew each other from real estate circles and their children were married in 2009. ___ Tucker reported from Newtown, Pennsylvania.Bird flu, holiday baking blamed for high egg prices

Gophers football adds Nebraska wideout Malachi Coleman via portalEagles have a few new key players pop up on final injury report ahead of Week 13 Ravens gameAlabama Barker got five figures worth of holiday presents this year. Travis Barker's 19-year-old daughter , whom he shares with ex-wife Shanna Moakler , showed off her holiday haul via TikTok on Thursday, December 26. Alabama explained that by going through each item one by one, it would be "a fun way to appreciate your gifts." For the social media star, said gifts included multiple designer handbags — including the elusive Hermès Birkin — as well as Gucci platform heels, a lace Dolce & Gabbana catsuit, Christian Dior jewelry and so much more. Several of the presents were from her family members, showing off what Travis gifted her, as well as sister Atiana De La Hoya. (In addition to Alabama, the Blink-182 drummer is father to Atiana, whom Moakler shares with ex Oscar De La Hoya, as well as Landon, Alabama's brother and Travis' other biological child with Moakler. He is also dad to young son Rocky, whom he shares with wife Kourtney Kardashian; Travis is also stepdad to Kardashian's three kids with ex Scott Disick.) Alabama also shared what step-grandmother Kris Jenner gifted her, which was a vintage Chanel backpack. "It's so cute," gushed Alabama. "Love you Kris." Page Six broke down Alabama's haul by the gift — which, when all added up, totaled nearly $80,000, give or take. That includes the $29,000 Cartier "Love" bracelet Travis gifted Alabama — the third in her collection, which she's been building up from her dad over the years. It also includes a nearly $8,000 pink rhinestone Balenciaga bag (courtesy of Atiana), a nearly $8,000 Enfantis jacket, and, of course, the Birkin — valued between $14,000 and $20,000. Not to mention the multitude of diamond jewelry Alabama received, as well as luxury coats, Prada, Dior and Goyard bags, and more. Given that Alabama turned 19 on Tuesday, December 24 — Christmas Eve — it looks like she's having a pretty celebratory week.