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NoneThe Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has charged stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State to give President Bola Tinubu winning votes during the 2027 general election. Nnaji, who gave the charge during a meeting of the party’s stakeholders he convened at his country home over the weekend, noted that moles have been chased away from the party. The minister stressed the need for grassroots involvement, saying he was now happy that the party was growing from strength to strength. He insisted that what was announced as the votes of the APC members from the state to Tinubu during the last general elections was not actually the real votes they gave to the president. He therefore urged the stakeholders, drawn from all the wards in the state, to mobilize the grassroots to win votes for the president in the next election. Nnaji described Tinubu as a focused president who does not discriminate against any section of the country. The minister used the opportunity to fault the size of the current budget presented to the House of Assembly by Governor Peter Mbah, saying Enugu does not have the oil like some states to finance such a budget. “In the next election, we should give President Tinubu the winning votes and make sure that we are in the Lion Building. The event is going to be yearly, and the next one will be better. “We need change in Enugu State, and that change will come. We want to provide leadership,” he stated.Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

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A Northwest Territories Supreme Court judge has dismissed a challenge from the Gwich'in Tribal Council over the Gwichya Gwich'in Council's election results for president and directors in 2023. In that election, Mavis Clark was acclaimed as Gwichya Gwich'in Council president. The Gwich'in Tribal Council and six individual members of the Gwichya Gwich'in Council argued there were several "election irregularities" and "oppressive" conduct had taken place. The applicants alleged that Gwichya Gwich'in members weren't given adequate notice for the election, that the council imposed unlawful residency requirements on candidates for directors that required them to live in Tsiigehtchic for a period of at least one year, that Clark wasn't allowed to run under the council's election rules, and that the chief returning officer was biased in favour of Clark. All of that, the applicants argued, was grounds for a new election for president and directors and for a new chief returning officer to be appointed. Notices for the election were posted on the Tsiigehtchic Facebook page and in four places in the community, but the applicants argued that members without access to Facebook or who didn't live in the community didn't receive notice. N.W.T. Supreme Court Justice Sheila MacPherson rejected that argument, saying the elections policy states notice can be given on social media and there was no evidence of the council providing notice by mail for past elections. As for the residency requirement, MacPherson said it's up to the participants members to create a residency requirement. MacPherson also ruled Clark was eligible to run for president and that there was no evidence the chief returning officer was biased in her running of the 2023 election. Despite her ruling, MacPherson ordered all Gwichya Gwich'in Council financial statements from 2017 to 2023 be produced and made available to all members and to the Gwich'in Tribal Council within four months. "There is no evidence that financial statements have been provided to the members," MacPherson wrote. "In these circumstances, given that financial statements have not been provided to members for a number of years, I will make such an order." In a news release, the Gwich'in Tribal Council said it's reviewing the decision and is "considering its next steps." "The GTC maintains its commitment to upholding the values of democracy, transparency, and accountability within our governance systems. Our focus remains on continuing to advocate for the well-being and interests of the Gwich'in people," the release said. Clark declined an interview with CBC. The Gwichya Gwich'in Council said in a news release Monday that MacPherson's ruling brought "clarity and resolution." It said audited financial statements are available upon request to the Gwichya Gwich'in Council office. "This decision validates the integrity of our electoral process and allows us to focus on serving our members," Clark was quoted as saying in the news release.

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This Cozy Coffee and Garden Shop Has Become a Staple in Its Community By Following 5 Smart StrategiesPlayers must be assigned female at birth or have transitioned to female before going through male puberty to compete in LPGA tournaments or the eight USGA championships for females under new gender policies published Wednesday. The policies, which begin in 2025, follow more than a year of study involving medicine, science, sport physiology and gender policy law. The updated policies would rule out eligibility for Hailey Davidson, who missed qualifying for the U.S. Women's Open this year by one shot and came up short in LPGA Q-school. Davidson, who turned 32 on Tuesday, began hormone treatments when she was in her early 20s in 2015 and in 2021 underwent gender-affirming surgery, which was required under the LPGA's previous gender policy. She had won this year on a Florida mini-tour called NXXT Golf until the circuit announced in March that players had to be assigned female at birth. “Can't say I didn't see this coming,” Davidson wrote Wednesday on an Instagram story. “Banned from the Epson and the LPGA. All the silence and people wanting to stay ‘neutral’ thanks for absolutely nothing. This happened because of all your silence.” LPGA commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan, who is resigning in January, said the new gender policy "is reflective of an extensive, science-based and inclusive approach." By making it to the second stage of Q-school, Davidson would have had very limited status on the Epson Tour, the pathway to the LPGA. The LPGA and USGA say their policies were geared toward being inclusive of gender identities and expression while striving for equity in competition. The LPGA said its working group of experts advised that the effects of male puberty allowed for competitive advantages in golf compared with players who had not gone through puberty. “Our policy is reflective of an extensive, science-based and inclusive approach,” said LPGA Commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan, who announced Monday that she is resigning in January. "The policy represents our continued commitment to ensuring that all feel welcome within our organization, while preserving the fairness and competitive equity of our elite competitions.” Mike Whan, the former LPGA commissioner and now CEO of the USGA, said it developed the updated policy independently and later discovered it was similar to those used by swimming, track and field, and other sports. United States Golf Association CEO Mike Whan said the new policy will prevent anyone from having "a competitive advantage based on their gender." “It starts with competitive fairness as the North star,” Whan said in a telephone interview. “We tried not to get into politics, or state by state or any of that stuff. We just simply said, ‘Where would somebody — at least medically today — where do we believe somebody would have a competitive advantage in the field?’ And we needed to draw a line. “We needed to be able to walk into any women's event and say with confidence that nobody here has a competitive advantage based on their gender. And this policy delivers that.” The “Competitive Fairness Gender Policy” for the USGA takes effect for the 2025 championship season that starts with the U.S. Women's Amateur Four-Ball on May 10-14. Qualifying began late this year, though there were no transgender players who took part. “Will that change in the years to come as medicine changes? Probably,” Whan said. “But I think today this stacks up.” The LPGA “Gender Policy for Competition Eligibility” would apply to the LPGA Tour, Epson Tour, Ladies European Tour and qualifying for the tours. Players assigned male at birth must prove they have not experienced any part of puberty beyond the first stage or after age 12, whichever comes first, and then meet limitation standards for testosterone levels. The LPGA begins its 75th season on Jan. 30 with the Tournament of Champions in Orlando, Florida. Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, foreground right, dives toward the end zone to score past San Francisco 49ers defensive end Robert Beal Jr. (51) and linebacker Dee Winters during the second half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus) Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green goes up for a dunk during the second half of an Emirates NBA cup basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) South Carolina guard Maddy McDaniel (1) drives to the basket against UCLA forward Janiah Barker (0) and center Lauren Betts (51) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer) Mari Fukada of Japan falls as she competes in the women's Snowboard Big Air qualifying round during the FIS Snowboard & Freeski World Cup 2024 at the Shougang Park in Beijing, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Andy Wong) LSU punter Peyton Todd (38) kneels in prayer before an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. LSU won 37-17. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) South Africa's captain Temba Bavuma misses a catch during the fourth day of the first Test cricket match between South Africa and Sri Lanka, at Kingsmead stadium in Durban, South Africa, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe) Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, left, is hit by Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey, center, as Eagles wide receiver Parris Campbell (80) looks on during a touchdown run by Barkley in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough) Los Angeles Kings left wing Warren Foegele, left, trips San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini, center, during the third period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez) Olympiacos' Francisco Ortega, right, challenges for the ball with FCSB's David Miculescu during the Europa League league phase soccer match between FCSB and Olympiacos at the National Arena stadium, in Bucharest, Romania, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru) Brazil's Botafogo soccer fans react during the Copa Libertadores title match against Atletico Mineiro in Argentina, during a watch party at Nilton Santos Stadium, in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado) Seattle Kraken fans react after a goal by center Matty Beniers against the San Jose Sharks was disallowed due to goaltender interference during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Seattle. The Sharks won 4-2. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson) New York Islanders left wing Anders Lee (27), center, fight for the puck with Boston Bruins defensemen Parker Wotherspoon (29), left, and Brandon Carlo (25), right during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) Jiyai Shin of Korea watches her shot on the 10th hole during the final round of the Australian Open golf championship at the Kingston Heath Golf Club in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake) Mathilde Gremaud of Switzerland competes in the women's Freeski Big Air qualifying round during the FIS Snowboard & Freeski World Cup 2024 at the Shougang Park in Beijing, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Andy Wong) Lara Gut-Behrami, of Switzerland, competes during a women's World Cup giant slalom skiing race, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Killington, Vt. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty) New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin cools off during first period of an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) Brazil's Amanda Gutierres, second right, is congratulated by teammate Yasmin, right, after scoring her team's first goal during a soccer international between Brazil and Australia in Brisbane, Australia, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Pat Hoelscher) Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) tries to leap over Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Joshua Williams (2) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga) Luiz Henrique of Brazil's Botafogo, right. is fouled by goalkeeper Everson of Brazil's Atletico Mineiro inside the penalty area during a Copa Libertadores final soccer match at Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko) Gold medalists Team Netherlands competes in the Team Sprint Women race of the ISU World Cup Speed Skating Beijing 2024 held at the National Speed Skating Oval in Beijing, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024. 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The Gunners took two points out of Liverpool’s lead at the summit of the Premier League after Jurrien Timber and William Saliba struck in the second half – both from corners – to condemn Amorim to his first defeat as United boss. The hosts’ second-half strikes took their goals-from-corners tally to 22 since the start of last season – a statistic that is unmatched by any other team in the division. Asked if Arsenal are one of the best teams he has come up against on corners, Amorim replied: “If you follow the Premier League for a long time you can see that. “They are also big players and you see every occasion when (Gabriel) Martinelli and (Bukayo) Saka have one-on-ones, a lot of times they go outside and they cross, and they know that if the cross goes well, they can score, and if it is a corner they can score, too, so we have to be better on that. “You have seen in all Arsenal games that every team have had problems with that (corners). And the difference today was the set-pieces. “You see a goal and then the momentum changed, and it is really hard for us to take the full control of the game after that.” Timber leaned into Rasmus Hojlund at the front post before diverting Declan Rice’s set-piece into the back of Andre Onana’s net after 54 minutes to send Arsenal into the lead. Thomas Partey’s header from Saka’s corner then deflected in off Saliba’s shoulder with 17 minutes left. Arteta and the club’s set-piece guru Nicolas Jover embraced on the touchline as Amorim was left with his head in his hands. The Arsenal supporters cheered raucously every time they won a corner – landing 13 in all without reply. However, Arteta moved to play down the significance of Arsenal’s set-piece threat. “We need that, but we want to be very dangerous and very effective from every angle and every phase of play,” said Arteta. “Today we could have scored from open play like we did against West Ham and Sporting. Last year we scored the most goals in the history of this football club. Arsenal have won four consecutive Premier League matches against Man Utd for the first time ever! 💫 pic.twitter.com/biv1kvsJEP — Premier League (@premierleague) December 4, 2024 “Not because of only set-pieces, but because of a lot of things that we have. We want to create individual and magic moments, too.” Arsenal’s win against United – the first time they have recorded four victories in a row against the Red Devils in the league – was their fourth in succession since the international break. They will head to Fulham on Sunday bidding to keep the momentum going. Arteta continued: “The will to win is there. We try our best to do that. We won four in a row, but it doesn’t matter. We have to go to Fulham now, try to be better than them and try win the game. “It’s every three days that we play. It’s a crazy schedule. We’re going to need everybody and to mentally be very strong.”

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Some quotations from Jimmy Carter: We have a tendency to exalt ourselves and to dwell on the weaknesses and mistakes of others. I have come to realize that in every person there is something fine and pure and noble, along with a desire for self-fulfillment. Political and religious leaders must attempt to provide a society within which these human attributes can be nurtured and enhanced. — from 1975 book “Why Not the Best?” Our government can express the highest common ideals of human beings — if we demand of government true standards of excellence. At this Bicentennial time of introspection and concern, we must demand such standards. — “Why Not the Best?” I am a Southerner and an American, I am a farmer, an engineer, a father and husband, a Christian, a politician and former governor, a planner, a businessman, a nuclear physicist, a naval officer, a canoeist, and among other things a lover of Bob Dylan’s songs and Dylan Thomas’s poetry. — “Why Not the Best?” Christ said, “I tell you that anyone who looks on a woman with lust has in his heart already committed adultery.” I’ve looked on a lot of women with lust. I’ve committed adultery in my heart many times. This is something that God recognizes I will do — and I have done it — and God forgives me for it. But that doesn’t mean that I condemn someone who not only looks on a woman with lust but who leaves his wife and shacks up with somebody out of wedlock. — Interview, November 1976 Playboy. This inauguration ceremony marks a new beginning, a new dedication within our Government, and a new spirit among us all. A President may sense and proclaim that new spirit, but only a people can provide it. — Inaugural address, January 1977. It’s clear that the true problems of our nation are much deeper — deeper than gasoline lines or energy shortages, deeper even than inflation and recession. ... All the legislation in the world can’t fix what’s wrong with America. ... It is a crisis of confidence. — So-called “malaise” speech, July 1979. But we know that democracy is always an unfinished creation. Each generation must renew its foundations. Each generation must rediscover the meaning of this hallowed vision in the light of its own modern challenges. For this generation, ours, life is nuclear survival; liberty is human rights; the pursuit of happiness is a planet whose resources are devoted to the physical and spiritual nourishment of its inhabitants. — Farewell Address, January 1981. We appreciate the past. We are grateful for the present and we’re looking forward to the future with great anticipation and commitment. — October 1986, at the dedication of the Carter Presidential Library and Museum. War may sometimes be a necessary evil. But no matter how necessary, it is always an evil, never a good. We will not learn to live together in peace by killing each other’s children. — December 2002, Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech. Fundamentalists have become increasingly influential in both religion and government, and have managed to change the nuances and subtleties of historic debate into black-and-white rigidities and the personal derogation of those who dare to disagree. ... The influence of these various trends poses a threat to many of our nation’s historic customs and moral commitments, both in government and in houses of worship. — From 2005 book “Our Endangered Values.” I think that this breakthrough by Barack Obama has been remarkable. When he made his speech (on race) a few months ago in Philadelphia, I wept. I sat in front of the television and cried, because I saw that as the most enlightening and transforming analysis of racism and a potential end of it that I ever saw in my life. — August 2008, commenting on then-Sen. Barack Obama’s candidacy. I think it’s based on racism. There is an inherent feeling among many in this country that an African-American should not be president. ... No matter who he is or how much we disagree with his policies, the president should be treated with respect. — September 2009, reacting to Rep. Joe Wilson’s shout of “You lie!” during a speech to Congress by President Barack Obama. I’m still determined to outlive the last guinea worm. — 2010, on The Carter Center’s work to eradicate guinea worm disease. You know how much I raised to run against Gerald Ford? Zero. You know how much I raised to run against Ronald Reagan? Zero. You know how much will be raised this year by all presidential, Senate and House campaigns? $6 billion. That’s 6,000 millions. — September 2012, reacting to the 2010 “Citizens United” U.S. Supreme Court decision permitting unlimited third-party political spending. I have become convinced that the most serious and unaddressed worldwide challenge is the deprivation and abuse of women and girls, largely caused by a false interpretation of carefully selected religious texts and a growing tolerance of violence and warfare, unfortunately following the example set during my lifetime by the United States. — From 2014 book “A Call to Action.” I don’t think there’s any doubt now that the NSA or other agencies monitor or record almost every telephone call made in the United States, including cellphones, and I presume email as well. We’ve gone a long way down the road of violating Americans’ basic civil rights, as far as privacy is concerned. — March 2014, commenting on U.S. intelligence monitoring after the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks We accept self-congratulations about the wonderful 50th anniversary – which is wonderful – but we feel like Lyndon Johnson did it and we don’t have to do anything anymore. — April 2014, commenting on racial inequality during a celebration of the Civil Rights Act’s 40th anniversary. I had a very challenging question at Emory (University) the other night: “How would you describe the United States of America today in one word?” And I didn’t know what to say for a few moments, but I finally said, “Searching.” I think the country in which we live is still searching for what it ought to be, and what it can be, and I’m not sure we’re making much progress right at this moment. — October 2014 during a celebration of his 90th birthday. The life we have now is the best of all. We have an expanding and harmonious family, a rich life in our church and the Plains community, and a diversity of projects at The Carter Center that is adventurous and exciting. Rosalynn and I have visited more than 145 countries, and both of us are as active as we have ever been. We are blessed with good health and look to the future with eagerness and confidence, but are prepared for inevitable adversity when it comes. — From 2015 book, “A Full Life.”

Trudeau says dealing with Trump will be 'a little more challenging' than last timeNoneOne of the biggest storylines heading into 2025 for Fresno when it comes to the business community is the South Central Specific Plan. INVEST Fresno Chairman and Newmark Pearson Commercial Senior Vice President Ethan Smith says the City of Fresno is “paralyzed” in figuring out how to implement the plan if it proceeds. The official City of Fresno website states, “The South Central Specific Plan is an area characterized by development that maximizes economic benefit and job growth for residents while reducing impacts on the environment and improving quality of life.” The plan as proposed in the 5,600-acre planning area would reduce heavy industrial acreage by 17%, and require downzoned (business park, light industrial) land use buffers between heavy industrial and sensitive uses. It would also assign residential land use designations to existing parcels with residences. Fresno Chamber of Commerce President Scott Miller will also closely monitor the South Central Specific Plan. It goes before the Fresno City Council on Dec. 5. “The South Central Plan is going to be a huge deal for local employment,” Miller said. Smith believes if Fresno is able to come up with a balance that does not hamper existing businesses, it could have an opportunity to attract new development and companies. “It has an opportunity as a city to hopefully attract some new development because right now, those companies are bypassing Fresno if they’re looking for a Central California location,” Smith said. “Their focus has been, and will likely continue to be, on nearby communities along the 99 corridor, including Madera and some of the southern Fresno County towns like Fowler, Selma and Kingsburg.” Miller also noted that Fresno’s unemployment rates are heading in the right direction. “Our unemployment is down a little bit,” Miller said. “Our property values have remained strong, even though in some other places, that’s not the case. So I believe that those trends are going to carry forward, and we’re looking forward to that.” Another area Smith highlighted was the reduced uncertainty in commercial real estate now that the election has concluded, although there are still questions. “We have some certainty now about what the next four years are going to look like,” Smith said. After a down year in 2023 across multiple sectors, 2024 is concluding positively to inspire confidence for Fresno County in 2025 and beyond. In 2022, apartment sales were the highest they’ve been since first being recorded in 2007. In 2023, sales declined by 63%, according to a report from the Fresno County Economic Development Corporation (EDC). Robin Kane, the managing director at Northmarq, believes that the decrease in sales was due to the Federal Reserve hiking interest rates to combat inflation. Although sales didn’t reach where they were in 2022, 2024 was a step in the right direction from 2023. The Fed didn’t make as many cuts as anticipated this year, but still enough to improve market conditions and investor sentiment. Another boost for the market was the failure of the Proposition 33 rent control initiative, which eased concerns among the multi-family sector, which Kane specializes in for Northmarq. Next year will likely be another challenging year, but Kane believes President-elect Donald Trump’s administration will help. However, with Trump not being able to run for re-election in 2028, Kane thinks something needs to happen sooner than later. “(Trump’s) got one shot right now, going into the spring,” Kane said. “This current congress. He’s got it since he has it. Optimism is high, but there are a lot of headwinds that he’s going to have to get through, like the Fed, the Congress and things like that.” Although there are still questions about the future, Kane says the industry is in a better spot going forward than during the pre-election period. “We may fall short of being able to meet everyone’s expectations there, but still, it’s modest growth,” Kane said. “Nothing wrong with that.” Ali Nekumanesh, the executive vice president for Deli Delicious Franchising, shared their plans for 2025. With 20 locations in the surrounding Fresno area, Nekumanesh plans to expand the popular sandwich chain to other states. “On the Franchise side, we hope to expand into the ‘sister states’ markets such as Utah, Nevada, Arizona and Oregon,” Nekumanesh said. “Our franchisees in the Bakersfield and L.A. area may be interested in expanding their holdings. First and foremost, it is expected that the QSR (Quick Service Restaurant) market nationally will grow, with revenues forecasted to reach above $630 billion by the year 2030.” He also shared some of the challenges that could arise in the coming years. “In California, there is always the ongoing threat of over/unnecessary regulations,” Nekumanesh said. “The challenges remain, including the attacks on QSR segment (Fast Food Council), Labor Costs, Menu Price Increases due to Labor and Food Costs resulting in reduced Transactions as the result of the consumers’ resistance to frequent QSRs. For the Franchising Segment, the costs of borrowing and operations will remain a challenge.” Greg Newman, president of the Clovis Chambers of Commerce, one of Fresno’s fastest-growing suburbs, is looking towards a successful 2025 with the continued development of Loma Vista, a shopping center, and the development in the surrounding areas of Clovis Community College. One of the biggest storylines heading into 2025 for Fresno Tioga-Sequoia Beer Garden was already one of Fresno’s most well-known The Madera County Department of Public Health announced Monday that Dr. Rolston St. Hilaire, dean of the Jordan College of Agricultural

The Windsor Framework – the post-Brexit deal for Northern Ireland that aimed to make the Irish Sea border less visible and reduce red tape for traders – contains a ‘democratic consent mechanism’. It means MLAs get to vote on the continuing application of Articles 5 to 10 of the Windsor Framework, the parts which underpin EU rules applying to Northern Ireland. The Windsor Framework was a new Brexit deal between the UK and EU that was agreed for Northern Ireland in March 2023. It was designed to make trade between NI and the rest of the UK easier and aimed to give Stormont more say over EU rules. The main features of the Framework included the creation of a new green lane – with reduced checks and formalities – for goods “not at risk” of moving into the EU Single Market and a recognition that agri-food goods on sale in Northern Ireland could meet either UK or EU regulatory standards. However, it still requires some checks and customs paperwork on goods moving from Great Britain into Northern Ireland. Under the arrangements, which were designed to ensure no hardening of the Irish land border post-Brexit, Northern Ireland continues to follow many EU trade and customs rules. The DUP was unhappy with the deal and it was revised with a new Safeguarding the Union Command Paper approved to restore power-sharing at the start of 2024. The motion on the continuation of Articles 5 to 10 has been tabled by MLAs from the SDLP, Sinn Fein and Alliance. If the Assembly votes against the motion, Articles 5 to 10 will stop applying after two years. If the motion is passed by a majority of MLAs, the next vote will be held in four years. If the motion is passed by a majority of MLAs with cross-community support, the next vote will be held in eight years. If the motion is passed only with a simple majority (ie without cross-community support), the UK Government has stated it will commission an independent review into the Windsor Framework and its implications. Other articles in the Windsor Framework will remain in force regardless of the outcome of the vote. These include provisions on rights of individuals and the Common Travel Area. Loyalist activist Jamie Bryson unsuccessfully mounted a legal bid yesterday to prevent a Stormont vote on continuing post-Brexit trading arrangements for NI. His argument was grounded on law changes introduced by the previous UK Government earlier this year as part of its Safeguarding the Union deal to restore power-sharing at Stormont. He claimed that if the amendments achieved their purpose – namely, to safeguard Northern Ireland’s place within the United Kingdom – then it would be unlawful to renew and extend post-Brexit trading arrangements that have created economic barriers between the region and the rest of the UK. This was dismissed by the High Court after Mr Justice McAlinden declared the challenge “untenable”. In 2023, the UK Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the trading arrangements for Northern Ireland are lawful.Several hours after police made what appears to be a major break in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson , a cryptic video was uploaded to YouTube from an account that appears to be linked to the man they detained as a person of interest in the case. "If you see this, I'm already under arrest," said a caption in the silent 84-second clip posted by the account @PepMangione, which matches other social handles that appear to be those of Luigi Mangione, the man arrested on Monday. The message was accompanied by a countdown from 60 seconds. Near the end of the video, the message, "Soon..." appeared at the bottom right of a black screen. A second caption appeared at the end of the video, saying, "All is scheduled, be patient. Bye for now." While the account is not confirmed to be that of Mangione's, the user's photo is his, and a description on their page references Mangione's education at the University of Pennsylvania, as well as his age. It says the user joined YouTube on January 20 of this year. Monday's video appears to be the only piece of content that's been uploaded by the account. "In this case, the suspect probably set up a sort of deadman switch by continually rescheduling the video for the day after today, until he was suddenly in custody and couldn't," computer science engineer John Maly told Newsweek . Assuming this is indeed his account and his video, it certainly doesn't help his case in court." Mangione was detained on Monday morning at a McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsylvania, about 275 miles from New York City. Officials said that a restaurant employee noticed Mangione, thought he looked suspicious, and called the police. At a press conference in the afternoon, New York City Mayor Eric Adams described Mangione as a "strong person of interest" in Thompson's murder. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said Mangione was arrested on weapons charges after he was detained at the McDonald's carrying a gun, as well as a fake ID from New Jersey that matches the identification the gunman used to check into a New York hostel days before the shooting. Mangione's Instagram and Facebook accounts were taken down on Monday evening, and NYPD and FBI officials arrived in Altoona to interview Mangione. He has not been charged with Thompson's murder. When he was detained, Mangione was carrying a three-page, handwritten note expressing "ill will toward corporate America," Joseph Kenny, NYPD 's chief of detectives, said Monday. The gunman who fatally shot Thompson used ammunition inscribed with the words "deny," "defend," and "depose," officials said last week. These terms are often associated with strategies employed by insurance companies to avoid paying claims, and they bore close resemblance to the title of the 2010 book, Delay, Deny, Defend: Why Insurance Companies Don't Pay Claims and What You Can Do About It . This story is developing and will be updated as more information becomes available.Villa came into the game winless in eight matches in all competitions but they jumped back into the top half of the Premier League with a scintillating performance in the opening 45 minutes. Unai Emery has never gone nine matches without a win as manager but Brentford never posed a threat to prolong that run as Villa cashed in on a dominant first period with goals from Morgan Rogers, Ollie Watkins and Matty Cash. Brentford have only managed one point away from home all season and Mikkel Damsgaard’s effort after the break proved to be in vain as their miserable run on the road continued. Tyrone Mings made his first start in the Premier League since August 2023 in place of Pau Torres while Leon Bailey was brought into the side following their heavy loss to Chelsea. Bees boss Thomas Frank opted for Vitaly Janelt and Yehor Yarmoliuk over Christian Norgaard and Mathias Jensen. Kevin Schade completed his first career hat-trick at the weekend and showed his confidence six minutes in when his drilled shot was deflected narrowly behind. It took a quarter of an hour but Villa began to knock the ball about and Watkins bent an effort towards goal but Mark Flekken was brought into action for the first time to collect. The tension inside Villa Park alleviated as the hosts took the lead in the 21st minute. Boubacar Kamara’s beautiful turn in the middle of the park set Watkins on his way and he teed up Rogers outside the box who whipped into the far corner in magnificent fashion. The hosts almost added a second straight away as Bailey got in behind the Bees back line but blasted straight at Flekken. Villa had another opportunity to go two in front when Ethan Pinnock dragged Watkins down inside the area and the penalty was eventually given by referee Lewis Smith. And England striker Watkins dusted himself down and snuck his spot-kick into the bottom right corner from 12 yards. Emery’s side showed no mercy and added a third 11 minutes before the break as Lucas Digne’s cross fell to Cash who was waiting at the back post to slam home. Things threatened to get worse for Brentford after the interval when Flekken came to punch Youri Tielemans’ corner away but almost diverted it into his own goal before he got back to push behind for a corner. The Bees got themselves on the scoresheet in the 54th minute as Bryan Mbeumo’s cross was diverted into the path of Damsgaard who cut back and lashed high into the net. Watkins wasted an opportunity to restore Villa’s three-goal advantage as he pounced on a loose pass but aimed straight at Flekken. The visiting goalkeeper was again called on to deny substitute Jhon Duran but Villa settle dfor three goals as they returned to winning ways.