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Luckily, there’s another tactic to help you earn a “gift whisperer” reputation: seeking out unique, practical, game-changing gifts that will truly surprise and delight. But that’s about as easy as it sounds, which is to say it’s not easy at all. So, we’ve done the legwork for you. Start making your list with this compilation of some of the most innovative, functional and fun gifts of 2024. There’s something for every budget. A pepper grinder, really? Bear with me: The new FinaMill Ultimate Spice Grinder set elevates the pedestrian pepper and spice mill in both function and style. Available in three colors (Sangria Red, Midnight Black and Soft Cream), the rechargeable-battery unit grinds with a light touch rather than hand-tiring twists. That’s easier for everyone and especially helpful for those experiencing hand or wrist issues such as arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome or tendinitis. And it’s fun to use. The set includes a stackable storage tray and four pods that can be easily swapped as needed: The GT microplane grater for hard spices, nuts and chocolate; the MAX for large spices and dried herbs; the ProPlus for smaller and oily spices; and the Pepper Pod for, well, pepper. $110. To build a fire Campers and backyard firepit lovers who have experienced the heartbreak of wet wood will appreciate having a three-pack of Pull Start Fire on hand. Made of 89% recycled materials, including sanding dust, wax and flint, the food-safe, eco-friendly, 3-by-2-by-1-inch fire starters will light a fire quickly without matches, lighters or kindling. Just loop the attached green string around a log, incorporate it into a wood stack, and pull the attached red string to ignite. Each windproof, rainproof block burns for 30 minutes. $29.99. The place for a ladle is on the pot The No Mess Utensil Set from Souper Cubes , a company known for its portioned, silicone freezer trays, lives up to its name. The utensils — a serving spoon and a ladle — have innovative, S-shaped handles designed to rest on the edge of a pot, keeping them upright so they won’t slip in. The design also eliminates the need for a spoon rest or, worse, placing dirty utensils on the kitchen counter or stovetop between stirs. A silicone coating in a choice of Aqua, Charcoal, Cranberry or Blueberry keeps handles cool to the touch. $24.99. Up your birdwatching with this feeder The FeatherSnap Wi-Fi smart bird feeder could turn anyone into an avid birdwatcher. Equipped with an HD camera, the dual-chamber feeder enables up-close livestreaming of avian visitors, as well as species-logging via the free mobile app. An optional premium subscription ($59.99 annually or $6.99 monthly) includes unlimited photo and video storage, AI identification with species-specific details, and the opportunity to earn badges for logging new visitors. Turn on notifications to get alerts sent to your phone whenever there’s activity at the feeder. $179.99. Printing old-fashioned photos via Bluetooth Fujifilm's Instax Mini Link 3 smartphone printer offers a touch of nostalgia without sacrificing technology. Just load the 4.9-by-3.5-by-1.3-inch printer with Instax Mini instant film and connect it to your Android or iOS device via Bluetooth to print wallet-size photos. If you want to get fancy, you can adjust brightness, contrast and saturation, or apply filters, including 3D augmented-reality effects, via the free Instax Mini Link app. It can also make collages of up to six images, or animate photos to share on social media. Available in Rose Pink, Clay White and Sage Green. $99.95. Houseplants don't get much easier than this The appropriately named easyplant is one of the best gifts you can give your houseplant-loving friends, regardless of their experience level. Select a pot color, size and plant (or get recommendations based on sunlight requirements, pet friendliness and other attributes) and fill the self-watering container’s built-in reservoir roughly once a month. Moisture will permeate the soil from the bottom as needed, eliminating the often-fatal consequences of over- or under-watering. It’s also a literal lifesaver come vacation time. $49-$259. Making your own (plant-based) milk If you’ve got a no-dairy friend on your list, a plant-based milk maker could save them money while allowing them to avoid sugar, stabilizers, thickeners and preservatives. The Nama M1 appliance both blends and strains ingredients, converting nuts, seeds, grains or oats into velvety-smooth milk in just one minute, with zero grit. And for zero waste, the pasty leftover pulp can be used in other recipes for added nutrients. The device also makes infused oils, flavored waters and soups. And, importantly, cleanup is easy. Available in white and black. $400. The perfect temperature for 350,000-plus wines For friends who prefer stronger beverages, the QelviQ personal sommelier uses “smart” technology to ensure wine is served at its ideal temperature. Unlike traditional wine refrigerators, this device doesn’t take up any floor space. It also doesn’t chill wine to just one or two temperatures based on its color. Instead — paired with the free QelviQ app — the tabletop chiller relies on a database of more than 350,000 wines to bring a bottle to its specific recommended serving temperature in as little as 20 minutes. It also suggests food-wine and wine-food pairings. Plus, the appliance serves as a great icebreaker to inspire dinnertime conversation. Available in Exciting Red, Dashing Black and Dreamy White. $495. Casting light on the grill after dark Grilling food after dark — and ascertaining its doneness — can prove challenging without outdoor lighting, and it’s nearly impossible to cook while holding a flashlight. But as is often the case, the simplest of solutions can make the biggest of impacts: Uncommon Good’s 2-piece LED Grilling Tool Set puts illumination into the handles of its stainless-steel spatula and tongs. After use, the lights can be removed and the utensils run through the dishwasher. $40.NATO and Ukraine to hold emergency talks after Russia’s attack with new hypersonic missileGame-changing holiday gifts for building fires, printing photos, watching birds and moreBy REBECCA SANTANA, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The picture of who will be in charge of executing President-elect Donald Trump’s hard-line immigration and border policies has come into sharper focus after he announced his picks to head Customs and Border Protection and also the agency tasked with deporting immigrants in the country illegally. Trump said late Thursday he was tapping Rodney Scott, a former Border Patrol chief who’s been a vocal supporter of tougher enforcement measures, for CBP commissioner. As acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Trump said he’d nominate Caleb Vitello, a career ICE official with more than 23 years in the agency who most recently has been the assistant director for firearms and tactical programs. They will work with an immigration leadership team that includes South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem as head of the Department of Homeland Security ; former acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement head Tom Homan as border czar ; and immigration hard-liner Stephen Miller as deputy chief of staff. Customs and Border Protection, with its roughly 60,000 employees, falls under the Department of Homeland Security. It includes the Border Patrol, which Scott led during Trump’s first term, and is essentially responsible for protecting the country’s borders while facilitating trade and travel. Scott comes to the job firmly from the Border Patrol side of the house. He became an agent in 1992 and spent much of his career in San Diego. When he joined the agency, San Diego was by far the busiest corridor for illegal crossings. Traffic plummeted after the government dramatically increased enforcement there, but critics note the effort pushed people to remote parts of California and Arizona. San Diego was also where wall construction began in the 1990s, which shaped Scott’s belief that barriers work. He was named San Diego sector chief in 2017. When he was appointed head of the border agency in January 2020, he enthusiastically embraced Trump’s policies. “He’s well known. He does know these issues and obviously is trusted by the administration,” said Gil Kerlikowske, the CBP commissioner under the Obama administration. Kerlikowske took issue with some of Scott’s past actions, including his refusal to fall in line with a Biden administration directive to stop using terms like “illegal alien” in favor of descriptions like “migrant,” and his decision as San Diego sector chief to fire tear gas into Mexico to disperse protesters. “You don’t launch projectiles into a foreign country,” Kerlikowske said. At the time Scott defended the agents’ decisions , saying they were being assaulted by “a hail of rocks.” While much of the focus of Trump’s administration may be on illegal immigration and security along the U.S.-Mexico border, Kerlikowske also stressed the importance of other parts of Customs and Border Protection’s mission. The agency is responsible for securing trade and international travel at airports, ports and land crossings around the country. Whoever runs the agency has to make sure that billions of dollars worth of trade and millions of passengers move swiftly and safely into and out of the country. And if Trump makes good on promises to ratchet up tariffs on Mexico, China and Canada, CBP will play an integral role in enforcing them. “There’s a huge amount of other responsibility on trade, on tourism, on cyber that take a significant amount of time and have a huge impact on the economy if it’s not done right,” Kerlikowske said. After being forced out under the Biden administration, Scott has been a vocal supporter of Trump’s hard-line immigration agenda. He has appeared frequently on Fox News and testified in Congress. He’s also a senior fellow at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. In a 2023 interview with The Associated Press, he advocated for a return to Trump-era immigration policies and more pressure on Mexico to enforce immigration on its side of the border.
Ahmedabad: What if the apron used in the kitchen is made of a fabric that can withstand occasional exposure to flame or an accidental oil splash? A project by Khyati Gohil at NIFT Gandhinagar's graduation show included such a fabric to provide the first layer of security in the kitchen. Likewise, Prateeksha Chaudhary, another student, prepared a mix of fire-retardant yarn and nylon to create aesthetically pleasing clothing. On the other hand, a project by Pratiksha Yadav explored natural cooling fibres and pocketed fabric for the scorching heat of regions like Gujarat, where the wearer can get some respite with embedded cold packs . These were some of the highlights of the graduation show at NIFT Gandhinagar, as 249 students graduated from the premier institute on Friday. The students were from disciplines such as accessory design, fashion communication, fashion design, textile design , fashion technology, and fashion management, among others. The event had Sunaina Tomar, ACS (higher and technical education), as the chief guest, with Prof Sudha Dhingra, dean (academics), and Prof Shinju Mahajan, head of academic affairs, also participating in the ceremony. Prof Sameer Sood, director of NIFT Gandhinagar, in his address, mentioned that the institute participated in a G20-themed fashion show, entered into strategic collaborations with EDII, NID, and ATIRA, hosted an international sustainability conference, and engaged in global exchange opportunities in the past year. He added that the institute achieved a 91% placement rate with the highest salary of Rs 24.5 lakh per annum. The textile design student groups also worked on special projects to revive and reinvent crafts based in Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh. Three groups worked on traditional crafts of Sodagari, Pithora painting, and Sadeli, said Dr Shubhangi Yadav, project guide. "Two student groups also worked on weaver groups at Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, who reimagined gamchha design to create saris and home furnishing products," she said. Some students also worked on different forms of textile and fabric, clothing designs, and utility. "I worked on the concept of fabric sensitive to decibel levels — when the noise increases beyond a certain level, it lights up, giving a visual cue in places such as hospitals or schools to reduce noise," said Miha Patel, a student. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , and Mini Crossword .
Game-changing holiday gifts for building fires, printing photos, watching birds and moreThis is a paid political advertisement. The views expressed here are solely those of the advertiser and do not reflect the editorial position of Donegal Daily. Charles Ward sits in the front room of a couple’s home—a place that should be filled with warmth, love, and memories. Instead, it is freezing. Snow is falling outside, but inside, the cold bites just as hard. The couple, not young, sit wrapped in coats, hats, and gloves, huddled together against the bitter chill. The air reeks of damp and mould. The smell is so overpowering that Charles struggles to breathe, his throat catching as his eyes water. This is Ireland in 2024, a wealthy nation that prides itself on progress. But behind these walls, there is no progress—only heartbreak. The couple cannot afford the shortfall required to rebuild their defective home. The government’s redress scheme, hailed as “strong” and “good,” has left them stranded in a house they cannot fix, yet cannot leave. They have worked their entire lives, paid their taxes, and done everything asked of them. And this is their reward: to spend their golden years in a cold, crumbling house, inhaling mould, and fighting despair. One room in their home is completely unusable. Closed off. Unsafe. Charles understands their pain in a way few politicians ever could because his own family has had to seal off parts of their house too. “I know what this feels like,” he says, his voice cracking. “I know the sleepless nights, the frustration, the heartbreak. I know what it’s like to see your safe place turn into a source of constant trauma. And worst of all, I know what it’s like to feel abandoned.” Home is meant to be where we find peace, comfort, and safety. But for thousands of families across this country, home has become a nightmare. The defective concrete crisis has shattered lives, stolen dreams, and left families grappling with impossible choices: rebuild or send their kids to school, pay the shortfall or keep the lights on. These are not just numbers or statistics. They are real people. People who have worked hard, loved their families, and trusted that their government would stand by them in their hour of need. Instead, they are left to fend for themselves while the system congratulates itself on “300 commencements.” Commencements are not completions. They are not warm homes. They are not hope. You cannot live in a commencement. When Charles raises these truths—when he speaks about the suicides, the marriages torn apart, the families broken—he is met with discomfort. A radio presenter recently apologised for referencing these very realities. But what is more offensive? Acknowledging the pain or pretending it doesn’t exist? Ignoring the suffering of your own people is not just offensive—it is unforgivable. To those who say, “Why Charles? What can one man do?” ask yourself this: Who has more right to stand up for themselves and their community than someone living this reality every single day? Charles isn’t running for personal ambition. He’s running because he has no choice. Because if he didn’t fight, he would break. Because every family abandoned by this scheme deserves someone in their corner. He’s running because he understands the trauma, the exhaustion, the endless uphill battle in a way no one else can. This crisis doesn’t end here. It could be you next. It could be your children, your grandchildren, sitting in freezing, damp homes, inhaling rot, and wondering why no one fought for them when it mattered. And to those saying Charles shouldn’t run, or that he’s “stealing” a seat—ask yourselves: Who do these seats belong to? The establishment? Career politicians? Or the people? Seats in the Dáil are not owned. They are earned by those with the courage to stand up and demand better for their communities. This election is a moment of reckoning. It is about sending a message—not just to the government but to the entire country—that we will not be ignored. The defective concrete crisis is not over. The redress scheme is not working. And despite what you’ve been told, we have not been sorted. “I am asking you to vote differently, just this once,” Charles says. “Not for me, but for the couple shivering in their own living room. For the thousands still waiting for justice. For every family who deserves to have their pain acknowledged, their trauma addressed, and their future restored.” This is more than an election. It’s a fight for dignity, for humanity, for the very idea that no one in a country as wealthy as Ireland should be forced to live like this. The people abandoned by this crisis are not giving up. And neither is Charles Ward. Let this election be the moment we stood together, spoke up, and said: Enough.
The Haaretz newspaper called the decision ‘another step in Netanyahu’s journey to dismantle Israeli democracy’. Israel has approved a resolution to cut ties with the Israeli news outlet Haaretz and ban government funding bodies from communicating or placing advertisements with the newspaper. The government said its decision was due to “many articles that have hurt the legitimacy of the state of Israel and its right to self-defence, and particularly the remarks made in London by Haaretz publisher Amos Schocken that support terrorism and call for imposing sanctions on the government,” Haaretz reported on Sunday. The left-leaning news outlet added that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approved the decision, which did not appear on the government’s agenda for the weekly cabinet meeting. In response to the decision, Haaretz said it was an “opportunist resolution to boycott Haaretz, which passed in today’s government meeting without any legal review ... [and] another step in Netanyahu’s journey to dismantle Israeli democracy”. “Like his friends [Russian President Vladimir] Putin, [Turkish President Recep Tayyip] Erdogan, and [Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor] Orban, Netanyahu is trying to silence a critical, independent newspaper. Haaretz will not balk and will not morph into a government pamphlet that publishes messages approved by the government and its leader,” the outlet added. Haaretz columnist Gideon Levy told Al Jazeera that the government sanctions on the outlet “send a very bad message, both politically and morally”. “Many view it [Haaretz] as the only newspaper in Israel because, especially [in] this war, almost all the media outlets totally recruited themselves to the narrative of the government and the army,” and did not show Israelis what was happening in Gaza, he said. The government’s dispute with the organisation intensified last month at a conference in London, where publisher Schocken said Netanyahu’s government did not care about “imposing a cruel apartheid regime on the Palestinian population”. “It dismisses the costs of both sides for defending the settlements while fighting the Palestinian freedom fighters that Israel calls ‘terrorists’,” he added. Following an Israeli public outcry over the comments, Schocken said that his mention of Palestinian freedom fighters did not mean Hamas. However, Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi, who proposed the sanctioning of the news outlet, launched a renewed campaign against Haaretz, calling for a boycott of the newspaper. Last year, Karhi approached the Israeli cabinet secretary with a draft resolution to halt all subscriptions to Haaretz by state employees, including the army. Israel has clamped down on the media as the war continues, and has killed dozens of Palestinian journalists in Gaza, including Al Jazeera’s Ismail al-Ghoul, Rami al-Rifi, Samir Abudaqa, and Hamza Dahdouh. Several other Al Jazeera journalists have been threatened by Israel, and the network has been forced to shut its bureaus in Israel and the occupied West Bank .
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Luckily, there’s another tactic to help you earn a “gift whisperer” reputation: seeking out unique, practical, game-changing gifts that will truly surprise and delight. But that’s about as easy as it sounds, which is to say it’s not easy at all. So, we’ve done the legwork for you. Start making your list with this compilation of some of the most innovative, functional and fun gifts of 2024. There’s something for every budget. A pepper grinder, really? Bear with me: The new FinaMill Ultimate Spice Grinder set elevates the pedestrian pepper and spice mill in both function and style. Available in three colors (Sangria Red, Midnight Black and Soft Cream), the rechargeable-battery unit grinds with a light touch rather than hand-tiring twists. That’s easier for everyone and especially helpful for those experiencing hand or wrist issues such as arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome or tendinitis. And it’s fun to use. The set includes a stackable storage tray and four pods that can be easily swapped as needed: The GT microplane grater for hard spices, nuts and chocolate; the MAX for large spices and dried herbs; the ProPlus for smaller and oily spices; and the Pepper Pod for, well, pepper. $110. To build a fire Campers and backyard firepit lovers who have experienced the heartbreak of wet wood will appreciate having a three-pack of Pull Start Fire on hand. Made of 89% recycled materials, including sanding dust, wax and flint, the food-safe, eco-friendly, 3-by-2-by-1-inch fire starters will light a fire quickly without matches, lighters or kindling. Just loop the attached green string around a log, incorporate it into a wood stack, and pull the attached red string to ignite. Each windproof, rainproof block burns for 30 minutes. $29.99. The place for a ladle is on the pot The No Mess Utensil Set from Souper Cubes , a company known for its portioned, silicone freezer trays, lives up to its name. The utensils — a serving spoon and a ladle — have innovative, S-shaped handles designed to rest on the edge of a pot, keeping them upright so they won’t slip in. The design also eliminates the need for a spoon rest or, worse, placing dirty utensils on the kitchen counter or stovetop between stirs. A silicone coating in a choice of Aqua, Charcoal, Cranberry or Blueberry keeps handles cool to the touch. $24.99. Up your birdwatching with this feeder The FeatherSnap Wi-Fi smart bird feeder could turn anyone into an avid birdwatcher. Equipped with an HD camera, the dual-chamber feeder enables up-close livestreaming of avian visitors, as well as species-logging via the free mobile app. An optional premium subscription ($59.99 annually or $6.99 monthly) includes unlimited photo and video storage, AI identification with species-specific details, and the opportunity to earn badges for logging new visitors. Turn on notifications to get alerts sent to your phone whenever there’s activity at the feeder. $179.99. Printing old-fashioned photos via Bluetooth Fujifilm's Instax Mini Link 3 smartphone printer offers a touch of nostalgia without sacrificing technology. Just load the 4.9-by-3.5-by-1.3-inch printer with Instax Mini instant film and connect it to your Android or iOS device via Bluetooth to print wallet-size photos. If you want to get fancy, you can adjust brightness, contrast and saturation, or apply filters, including 3D augmented-reality effects, via the free Instax Mini Link app. It can also make collages of up to six images, or animate photos to share on social media. Available in Rose Pink, Clay White and Sage Green. $99.95. Houseplants don't get much easier than this The appropriately named easyplant is one of the best gifts you can give your houseplant-loving friends, regardless of their experience level. Select a pot color, size and plant (or get recommendations based on sunlight requirements, pet friendliness and other attributes) and fill the self-watering container’s built-in reservoir roughly once a month. Moisture will permeate the soil from the bottom as needed, eliminating the often-fatal consequences of over- or under-watering. It’s also a literal lifesaver come vacation time. $49-$259. Making your own (plant-based) milk If you’ve got a no-dairy friend on your list, a plant-based milk maker could save them money while allowing them to avoid sugar, stabilizers, thickeners and preservatives. The Nama M1 appliance both blends and strains ingredients, converting nuts, seeds, grains or oats into velvety-smooth milk in just one minute, with zero grit. And for zero waste, the pasty leftover pulp can be used in other recipes for added nutrients. The device also makes infused oils, flavored waters and soups. And, importantly, cleanup is easy. Available in white and black. $400. The perfect temperature for 350,000-plus wines For friends who prefer stronger beverages, the QelviQ personal sommelier uses “smart” technology to ensure wine is served at its ideal temperature. Unlike traditional wine refrigerators, this device doesn’t take up any floor space. It also doesn’t chill wine to just one or two temperatures based on its color. Instead — paired with the free QelviQ app — the tabletop chiller relies on a database of more than 350,000 wines to bring a bottle to its specific recommended serving temperature in as little as 20 minutes. It also suggests food-wine and wine-food pairings. Plus, the appliance serves as a great icebreaker to inspire dinnertime conversation. Available in Exciting Red, Dashing Black and Dreamy White. $495. Casting light on the grill after dark Grilling food after dark — and ascertaining its doneness — can prove challenging without outdoor lighting, and it’s nearly impossible to cook while holding a flashlight. But as is often the case, the simplest of solutions can make the biggest of impacts: Uncommon Good’s 2-piece LED Grilling Tool Set puts illumination into the handles of its stainless-steel spatula and tongs. After use, the lights can be removed and the utensils run through the dishwasher. $40.NATO and Ukraine to hold emergency talks after Russia’s attack with new hypersonic missileGame-changing holiday gifts for building fires, printing photos, watching birds and moreBy REBECCA SANTANA, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The picture of who will be in charge of executing President-elect Donald Trump’s hard-line immigration and border policies has come into sharper focus after he announced his picks to head Customs and Border Protection and also the agency tasked with deporting immigrants in the country illegally. Trump said late Thursday he was tapping Rodney Scott, a former Border Patrol chief who’s been a vocal supporter of tougher enforcement measures, for CBP commissioner. As acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Trump said he’d nominate Caleb Vitello, a career ICE official with more than 23 years in the agency who most recently has been the assistant director for firearms and tactical programs. They will work with an immigration leadership team that includes South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem as head of the Department of Homeland Security ; former acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement head Tom Homan as border czar ; and immigration hard-liner Stephen Miller as deputy chief of staff. Customs and Border Protection, with its roughly 60,000 employees, falls under the Department of Homeland Security. It includes the Border Patrol, which Scott led during Trump’s first term, and is essentially responsible for protecting the country’s borders while facilitating trade and travel. Scott comes to the job firmly from the Border Patrol side of the house. He became an agent in 1992 and spent much of his career in San Diego. When he joined the agency, San Diego was by far the busiest corridor for illegal crossings. Traffic plummeted after the government dramatically increased enforcement there, but critics note the effort pushed people to remote parts of California and Arizona. San Diego was also where wall construction began in the 1990s, which shaped Scott’s belief that barriers work. He was named San Diego sector chief in 2017. When he was appointed head of the border agency in January 2020, he enthusiastically embraced Trump’s policies. “He’s well known. He does know these issues and obviously is trusted by the administration,” said Gil Kerlikowske, the CBP commissioner under the Obama administration. Kerlikowske took issue with some of Scott’s past actions, including his refusal to fall in line with a Biden administration directive to stop using terms like “illegal alien” in favor of descriptions like “migrant,” and his decision as San Diego sector chief to fire tear gas into Mexico to disperse protesters. “You don’t launch projectiles into a foreign country,” Kerlikowske said. At the time Scott defended the agents’ decisions , saying they were being assaulted by “a hail of rocks.” While much of the focus of Trump’s administration may be on illegal immigration and security along the U.S.-Mexico border, Kerlikowske also stressed the importance of other parts of Customs and Border Protection’s mission. The agency is responsible for securing trade and international travel at airports, ports and land crossings around the country. Whoever runs the agency has to make sure that billions of dollars worth of trade and millions of passengers move swiftly and safely into and out of the country. And if Trump makes good on promises to ratchet up tariffs on Mexico, China and Canada, CBP will play an integral role in enforcing them. “There’s a huge amount of other responsibility on trade, on tourism, on cyber that take a significant amount of time and have a huge impact on the economy if it’s not done right,” Kerlikowske said. After being forced out under the Biden administration, Scott has been a vocal supporter of Trump’s hard-line immigration agenda. He has appeared frequently on Fox News and testified in Congress. He’s also a senior fellow at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. In a 2023 interview with The Associated Press, he advocated for a return to Trump-era immigration policies and more pressure on Mexico to enforce immigration on its side of the border.
Ahmedabad: What if the apron used in the kitchen is made of a fabric that can withstand occasional exposure to flame or an accidental oil splash? A project by Khyati Gohil at NIFT Gandhinagar's graduation show included such a fabric to provide the first layer of security in the kitchen. Likewise, Prateeksha Chaudhary, another student, prepared a mix of fire-retardant yarn and nylon to create aesthetically pleasing clothing. On the other hand, a project by Pratiksha Yadav explored natural cooling fibres and pocketed fabric for the scorching heat of regions like Gujarat, where the wearer can get some respite with embedded cold packs . These were some of the highlights of the graduation show at NIFT Gandhinagar, as 249 students graduated from the premier institute on Friday. The students were from disciplines such as accessory design, fashion communication, fashion design, textile design , fashion technology, and fashion management, among others. The event had Sunaina Tomar, ACS (higher and technical education), as the chief guest, with Prof Sudha Dhingra, dean (academics), and Prof Shinju Mahajan, head of academic affairs, also participating in the ceremony. Prof Sameer Sood, director of NIFT Gandhinagar, in his address, mentioned that the institute participated in a G20-themed fashion show, entered into strategic collaborations with EDII, NID, and ATIRA, hosted an international sustainability conference, and engaged in global exchange opportunities in the past year. He added that the institute achieved a 91% placement rate with the highest salary of Rs 24.5 lakh per annum. The textile design student groups also worked on special projects to revive and reinvent crafts based in Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh. Three groups worked on traditional crafts of Sodagari, Pithora painting, and Sadeli, said Dr Shubhangi Yadav, project guide. "Two student groups also worked on weaver groups at Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, who reimagined gamchha design to create saris and home furnishing products," she said. Some students also worked on different forms of textile and fabric, clothing designs, and utility. "I worked on the concept of fabric sensitive to decibel levels — when the noise increases beyond a certain level, it lights up, giving a visual cue in places such as hospitals or schools to reduce noise," said Miha Patel, a student. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , and Mini Crossword .
Game-changing holiday gifts for building fires, printing photos, watching birds and moreThis is a paid political advertisement. The views expressed here are solely those of the advertiser and do not reflect the editorial position of Donegal Daily. Charles Ward sits in the front room of a couple’s home—a place that should be filled with warmth, love, and memories. Instead, it is freezing. Snow is falling outside, but inside, the cold bites just as hard. The couple, not young, sit wrapped in coats, hats, and gloves, huddled together against the bitter chill. The air reeks of damp and mould. The smell is so overpowering that Charles struggles to breathe, his throat catching as his eyes water. This is Ireland in 2024, a wealthy nation that prides itself on progress. But behind these walls, there is no progress—only heartbreak. The couple cannot afford the shortfall required to rebuild their defective home. The government’s redress scheme, hailed as “strong” and “good,” has left them stranded in a house they cannot fix, yet cannot leave. They have worked their entire lives, paid their taxes, and done everything asked of them. And this is their reward: to spend their golden years in a cold, crumbling house, inhaling mould, and fighting despair. One room in their home is completely unusable. Closed off. Unsafe. Charles understands their pain in a way few politicians ever could because his own family has had to seal off parts of their house too. “I know what this feels like,” he says, his voice cracking. “I know the sleepless nights, the frustration, the heartbreak. I know what it’s like to see your safe place turn into a source of constant trauma. And worst of all, I know what it’s like to feel abandoned.” Home is meant to be where we find peace, comfort, and safety. But for thousands of families across this country, home has become a nightmare. The defective concrete crisis has shattered lives, stolen dreams, and left families grappling with impossible choices: rebuild or send their kids to school, pay the shortfall or keep the lights on. These are not just numbers or statistics. They are real people. People who have worked hard, loved their families, and trusted that their government would stand by them in their hour of need. Instead, they are left to fend for themselves while the system congratulates itself on “300 commencements.” Commencements are not completions. They are not warm homes. They are not hope. You cannot live in a commencement. When Charles raises these truths—when he speaks about the suicides, the marriages torn apart, the families broken—he is met with discomfort. A radio presenter recently apologised for referencing these very realities. But what is more offensive? Acknowledging the pain or pretending it doesn’t exist? Ignoring the suffering of your own people is not just offensive—it is unforgivable. To those who say, “Why Charles? What can one man do?” ask yourself this: Who has more right to stand up for themselves and their community than someone living this reality every single day? Charles isn’t running for personal ambition. He’s running because he has no choice. Because if he didn’t fight, he would break. Because every family abandoned by this scheme deserves someone in their corner. He’s running because he understands the trauma, the exhaustion, the endless uphill battle in a way no one else can. This crisis doesn’t end here. It could be you next. It could be your children, your grandchildren, sitting in freezing, damp homes, inhaling rot, and wondering why no one fought for them when it mattered. And to those saying Charles shouldn’t run, or that he’s “stealing” a seat—ask yourselves: Who do these seats belong to? The establishment? Career politicians? Or the people? Seats in the Dáil are not owned. They are earned by those with the courage to stand up and demand better for their communities. This election is a moment of reckoning. It is about sending a message—not just to the government but to the entire country—that we will not be ignored. The defective concrete crisis is not over. The redress scheme is not working. And despite what you’ve been told, we have not been sorted. “I am asking you to vote differently, just this once,” Charles says. “Not for me, but for the couple shivering in their own living room. For the thousands still waiting for justice. For every family who deserves to have their pain acknowledged, their trauma addressed, and their future restored.” This is more than an election. It’s a fight for dignity, for humanity, for the very idea that no one in a country as wealthy as Ireland should be forced to live like this. The people abandoned by this crisis are not giving up. And neither is Charles Ward. Let this election be the moment we stood together, spoke up, and said: Enough.
The Haaretz newspaper called the decision ‘another step in Netanyahu’s journey to dismantle Israeli democracy’. Israel has approved a resolution to cut ties with the Israeli news outlet Haaretz and ban government funding bodies from communicating or placing advertisements with the newspaper. The government said its decision was due to “many articles that have hurt the legitimacy of the state of Israel and its right to self-defence, and particularly the remarks made in London by Haaretz publisher Amos Schocken that support terrorism and call for imposing sanctions on the government,” Haaretz reported on Sunday. The left-leaning news outlet added that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approved the decision, which did not appear on the government’s agenda for the weekly cabinet meeting. In response to the decision, Haaretz said it was an “opportunist resolution to boycott Haaretz, which passed in today’s government meeting without any legal review ... [and] another step in Netanyahu’s journey to dismantle Israeli democracy”. “Like his friends [Russian President Vladimir] Putin, [Turkish President Recep Tayyip] Erdogan, and [Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor] Orban, Netanyahu is trying to silence a critical, independent newspaper. Haaretz will not balk and will not morph into a government pamphlet that publishes messages approved by the government and its leader,” the outlet added. Haaretz columnist Gideon Levy told Al Jazeera that the government sanctions on the outlet “send a very bad message, both politically and morally”. “Many view it [Haaretz] as the only newspaper in Israel because, especially [in] this war, almost all the media outlets totally recruited themselves to the narrative of the government and the army,” and did not show Israelis what was happening in Gaza, he said. The government’s dispute with the organisation intensified last month at a conference in London, where publisher Schocken said Netanyahu’s government did not care about “imposing a cruel apartheid regime on the Palestinian population”. “It dismisses the costs of both sides for defending the settlements while fighting the Palestinian freedom fighters that Israel calls ‘terrorists’,” he added. Following an Israeli public outcry over the comments, Schocken said that his mention of Palestinian freedom fighters did not mean Hamas. However, Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi, who proposed the sanctioning of the news outlet, launched a renewed campaign against Haaretz, calling for a boycott of the newspaper. Last year, Karhi approached the Israeli cabinet secretary with a draft resolution to halt all subscriptions to Haaretz by state employees, including the army. Israel has clamped down on the media as the war continues, and has killed dozens of Palestinian journalists in Gaza, including Al Jazeera’s Ismail al-Ghoul, Rami al-Rifi, Samir Abudaqa, and Hamza Dahdouh. Several other Al Jazeera journalists have been threatened by Israel, and the network has been forced to shut its bureaus in Israel and the occupied West Bank .
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