HESTA to top up funds of 110,000 members caught in unlisted assets bungle during COVID-19 crisis
HESTA to top up funds of 110,000 members caught in unlisted assets bungle during COVID-19 crisis
The Federal prudential watchdog has revealed defects in industry superannuation fund HESTA’s valuation processes as it was grappling with coronavirus market volatility in March 2020.
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Realme 14X Said to Launch in December in Three Colourways, Three RAM and Storage Configurations
Realme 14X Said to Launch in December in Three Colourways, Three RAM and Storage Configurations
Realme 14X could be launched in India in the coming weeks. The company has not yet confirmed the handset, which would be the first of its next number series, but its details have already started to surface online. A new report hints at the launch timeline as well as the RAM and storage configurations of the purported Realme 14X. It also gives us an idea of what to expect in terms of the handset’s battery capacity and colour options. The Realme 14X is expected to join the anticipated Realme 14 Pro and Realme 14 Pro+ models, which are tipped to launch in India in January 2025.
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The Realme 14X could be unveiled in early December, according to a 91Mobiles report that cites industry sources. The handset is said to arrive in Crystal ******, Golden Glow, and Jewel Red colourways. It will be available in 6GB + 128GB, 8GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB RAM and storage configurations, as per the report.
The publication states that the Realme 14X will pack a 6,000mAh battery, and feature a square-shaped camera module. More details about the purported handset are expected to surface online in the coming days.
The Realme 14X is expected to succeed the Realme 12x 5G, which was launched in India in April this year — the company never introduced a 13x model. It starts in India at Rs. 11,999 for the 4GB + 128GB option. The handset has a centre-aligned, large circular rear camera module which holds a 50-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel macro shooter.
The phone is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery with 45W SuperVOOC charging support and a MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ SoC paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 onboard storage.
Previously, a report suggested that a Realme 14 Pro Lite model with the model number RMX990 may join the upcoming Realme 14 series. It is tipped to be offered in four RAM and storage configurations — 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, 12GB + 256GB, and 12GB + 512GB.
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High school principal under investigation after helping former homeless student
High school principal under investigation after helping former homeless student
A suburban Cincinnati high school principal is being investigated for insubordination after he let a former student who was experiencing homelessness attend school after the student was unenrolled, records show.
Robert Burnside is principal at Lakota East High School in Liberty Township, about 25 miles north of Cincinnati. During a pre-disciplinary meeting, district administrators asked Burnside about his relationship with a student experiencing homelessness, who was withdrawn from the district this school year. The questions, obtained by The Enquirer through an Ohio Public Records Act request, raise concerns about how the student was able to receive lunches at the school and what might happen if the student was ever hurt on school grounds.
“Did you consider the liability of this since he was unenrolled?” one of the questions reads.
Burnside declined to comment on the matter at this time.
Burnside was placed on paid administrative leave Nov. 1, “pending the conclusion of an investigation.” The following week, Superintendent Ashley Whitely alerted district families about Burnside’s absence and said the district has “been investigating a concern that was brought to our attention.” The district “had anticipated having a resolution sooner,” Whitely wrote.
The district did not comment further on the situation but said other Lakota East administrators have been overseeing daily operations in Burnside’s absence.
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Burnside has led Lakota East High School since 2021. He previously served as principal at New Richmond High School and, before that, worked at Lakota as an English teacher and as an administrator at the Lakota East Freshman School. He also spent time as an assistant principal at Kings High School, according to his resume.
Records: Lakota East principal charged with insubordination, violating student attendance policy
Burnside is accused of insubordination, willfully violating the school board’s policy for student attendance and putting himself and the district “in a potentially liable position,” according to a letter from Rob Kramer, executive director of human resources for the district. Those charges were listed in a pre-disciplinary hearing notice the district sent to Burnside on Nov. 5.
The district also provided a list of questions that were asked during the pre-disciplinary hearing Nov. 7, which continuously point to Burnside’s relationship with a previous student who experienced homelessness. Burnside was questioned on how he came to know this student, his relationship to the student’s parents and how the student received services at the school without being enrolled.
Specific questions include:
“Would you, or have you, ever allowed a student not enrolled in Lakota schools to attend and be in a building for multiple days?”
“Where was he laying his head at night?”
“How was he getting to East each day?”
“How would teacher have accounted for him being in their class? Take attendance if he was withdrawn?”
“What would have occurred if he had gotten in trouble? How would he have been disciplined if he was not a student in our school?”
“Did he ever get hurt? If so, how? Did you consider the liability of this since he was unenrolled?”
“Did you make arrangements with the cafeteria so that [the student] was able to get a lunch? Did you use your own money for this?”
“Beyond his teachers and the cafeteria, did you ask anyone else to support this plan for [the student]?”
Burnside is to remain on paid administrative leave indefinitely, until the investigation is over. During this time he will receive full pay and benefits, but cannot be on school property, attend school district events or communicate with students or staff.
Burnside and his wife have six children, according to his biography on the district’s website.
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Watch: New Zealand's Māori protests explained
Watch: New Zealand's Māori protests explained
The BBC’s Katy Watson reports from Wellington on why tens of thousands have taken to the streets.
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Norwegian mass ******* Breivik seeks parole again
Norwegian mass ******* Breivik seeks parole again
Neo-***** mass ********* Anders Breivik is making his second attempt at parole after spending over a decade in a Norwegian prison for ******** 77 people.
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Semi hauling windmill tower loses load on K-156 highway
Semi hauling windmill tower loses load on K-156 highway
HANSTON, Kan. (KSNW) — Kansas Highway 156 is shut down between U.S. Highway 183 and 283 near Hanston, and it will be some time before it reopens.
The Kansas Department of Transportation says a semitruck hauling a windmill tower lost its load, blocking the highway. The highway is closed between U.S. 183 and 283 junctions.
KDOT says flaggers are diverting traffic. The incident is located between 230 Road and 231 Road just east of Hanston.
The Hodgeman County Sheriff’s Office says that the load is too big for a tow truck to remove, and a crane must be delivered to remove the tower from the road. The highway will remain closed through the night, but KDOT crews will detour traffic throughout the night.
“The closure of K-156 east of Jetmore is expected to continue until late tomorrow due to power line issues and delays with the tow truck,” said KDOT.
The sheriff’s office advises drivers not to use dirt roads to get around the accident. The rain has made driving the roads difficult, and vehicles are stuck in mud.
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The only paved detour for westbound traffic is to take U.S. 183 west of Larned, south to Kinsley to U.S. 56. However, there is construction between Kinsley to U.S. 56 and further west to Dodge City. You can also take U.S. 183 north to K-96 in Rush Center, then head west to Ness City and connect to U.S. 283 South.
Eastbound traffic must turn onto U.S. 283 at Jetmore and either head north to Ness City or south toward U.S. 56 Highway east of Dodge City. The north detour routes are a distance of 77 miles. The south detour routes are a distance of 77 miles.
“If you are traveling in the area please slow down and watch out for crews working the scene,” said KDOT.
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Hodgeman County Public Schools announced that classes and activities are canceled on Tuesday.
“Due to the road conditions in the accident closing the highway between Jetmore and Hanston, there will be no school or practices tomorrow, November 19th. The music program will be rescheduled,” said USD 227.
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2026 Kia Seltos getting EV5 looks, hybrid power
2026 Kia Seltos getting EV5 looks, hybrid power
The design language of Kia’s new electric vehicles (EVs) is continuing to trickle down to petrol-powered models, and the Seltos will be the next vehicle from the Korean brand to get a more EV-like look.
We’ve seen this recently on the new K4 (Cerato replacement) and Sportage, and now the next-generation Seltos is set to get a design inspired by the similarly sized EV5.
Videos uploaded to social media and YouTube by South Korean spy photographer Shorts Car shows the upcoming Kia Seltos covered in camouflage, though the ****** coverings can’t hide its distinctive new shape.
That includes a boxier and more squared-off front and rear design, again with inspiration seemingly taken from the recently launched EV5.
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Elements from the current Seltos such as its integrated roof rails continue to feature, though wider wheel arch mouldings suggest Kia will be going for a tougher look with the new SUV.
Reportedly due to enter production in 2025, it’ll replace the new six-year-old Seltos which debuted in 2019 and is one of Kia’s most popular cars in Australia.
As previously reported by South Korean publication ET News, the next-generation Seltos will offer a choice of petrol or hybrid powertrains.
The new Seltos Hybrid is expected to feature the same powertrain as the Hyundai Kona Hybrid, but offer the option of an electronic all-wheel drive (E-AWD) system.
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The front-wheel drive-only Kona Hybrid combines a 1.6-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine with a 32kW/172Nm electric motor, a 1.32kWh battery pack, and a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
Total system outputs are 104kW and 265Nm.
Kia already has a similarly sized hybrid SUV in the Niro, which also offers the option of an electric powertrain.
That sees the Niro overlap with the electric EV3, due here in 2025, but Kia has said it sees room for both the electric Niro and EV3.
Much as the EV3 appears to cannibalise the Niro EV, the next-generation Seltos could steal sales away from the Niro HEV.
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The current Niro measures 4385mm long, only marginally larger than the 4420mm Seltos, which is expected to grow in its next generation.
Kia confirmed at its Investor Day earlier this year it plans to expand its hybrid lineup from six models in 2024 to eight in 2026 and nine in 2028, with next-generation hybrid powertrains to offer improved performance, torque and fuel efficiency.
In Australia, Kia sold 4048 hybrids across the Sportage, Niro, Sorento and Carnival model lines between January and September 2024.
This placed its seventh out of the 11 brands which sell hybrids in Australia, well behind market leader Toyota (88,919 sales) and with less than half the total of Hyundai (9062 sales).
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33 gang members arrested in Kansas City-wide sweep to prevent *********
33 gang members arrested in Kansas City-wide sweep to prevent *********
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office and the Kansas City Police Department announced on Monday that a large sweep led by Kansas City-area law enforcement successfully disrupted a violent gang last week, leading to the arrest of dozens of gang members.
According to a news release from the prosecutor’s office, 33 people were arrested with outstanding warrants in connection to a gang that had recently been tied to violent ******* around the city.
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The arrests were part of a city-wide sweep and included one suspect who the prosecutor’s office said had been a shooter at a North Kansas City High School basketball game where two people were injured earlier this year.
KCPD and the prosecutor’s office said the arrests are expected to have a large influence on the gang’s future activities, and the partnership is part of a larger effort to disrupt ********* throughout Kansas City.
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Howard Marks is optimistic on China, but says growth target is a huge challenge
Howard Marks is optimistic on China, but says growth target is a huge challenge
Howard Marks, co-chairman, Oaktree Capital.
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Veteran investor Howard Marks said he was hopeful about China’s economy, but cautioned that the country’s growth target was a monumental challenge.
“I’m still optimistic on China’s long-term possibilities, as long as they ******** well and as long as they remain constructive with regard to the rest of the world,” the co-chairman of Oaktree Capital Management said.
Marks told CNBC’s Emily Chan on the sidelines of the third Global Financial Leaders Investment Summit hosted by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority that “Even though the growth rate they [China] are targeting sounds modest compared to their history, it’s still very much above average for for the rest of the world, and will represent a Herculean challenge.”
China has set a growth target of “around 5%” for 2024, though Bank of America and Citigroup, among others, have projected the world’s second-largest economy will grow at under 5%.
The World Bank has pegged China growth in 2024 at 4.8%, and expects it to decline further to 4.3% next year, despite a recent slate measures to boost the economy. ******** authorities have ramped up stimulus rollouts since late September.
The World Bank cited headwinds such as sluggish ******** consumer spending, a struggling property market and an ageing population as key concerns for the world’s second-largest economy.
“You can’t produce economic growth through stimulus perpetually. So their growth rate is abating, their use of stimulus is abating, and they’re trying to engineer the right combination,” Marks said, adding that he was hopeful China will be able to meet the challenges.
Earlier this month, China unveiled a five-year plan worth 10 trillion yuan ($1.4 trillion) to address local government debt issues, while indicating that additional economic support would be provided next year. This followed Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential win that has raised worries over increased tariffs on ******** exports.
The People’s Bank of China in September cut the reserve requirement ratio (RRR) by 50 basis points to infuse more liquidity into the ******** economy, with banks now required to hold less cash on hand. The same month, President Xi Jinping led a meeting emphasizing the need to enhance fiscal and monetary support while working to halt the decline in the real estate market.
“But when there’s too much stimulus in an area like property, and you get too many buildings built, then you have to go through a ******* of adjustment,” said Marks.
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Richard Goyder to take chair at Perron Group from next year
Richard Goyder to take chair at Perron Group from next year
The former Wesfarmers boss, who surrendered the chairmanship of Qantas two months ago but ******** chair of Woodside Energy, the AFL and Telethon, will replace long-time Perron Group director Laurence Iffla.
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Mississippi College announces name change, drops football. See what it will become
Mississippi College announces name change, drops football. See what it will become
After nearly 200 years of educating students in Clinton, Mississippi College has announced a name change and some major restructuring.
It will now be known at Mississippi ********** University. With the name change comes an alteration of the athletic department and the announcement that the school is dropping its football program.
“After significant review and in preparation for the institution’s 2026 bicentennial, the Mississippi College Board of Trustees approved an institutional name change,” the school said in a statement.
The school has been named Mississippi College since 1830.
This decision underscores MC’s status as a comprehensive university and allows the institution to retain its MC logo and identity, the announcement said.
The statement said the institutional name change is a strategic decision that reiterates leadership’s commitment to fulfilling the private university’s vision statement, “To be known as a university recognized for academic excellence and commitment to the cause of *******.”
Planning for a name change and associated branding efforts will begin immediately, and the new name will take effect in 2026 to coincide with the bicentennial.
At the Nov. 18 meeting, the Mississippi College Board of Trustees also approved:
A preliminary plan for academic reorganization.
A strategic realignment of the athletic department.
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“These transformational and necessary changes are extremely important to the future of this institution. As we look ahead to the institution’s bicentennial in 2026, we want to ensure that MC will be a university recognized for academic excellence and commitment to the cause of ******* for another 200 years,” Mississippi College President Blake Thompson said.
The preliminary plan for academic reorganization elevates the Department of ********** Studies to an interdisciplinary unit that underscores the institution’s commitment to ********** education, the statement said.
A new structure will be implemented that consolidates the School of ********** Studies and the Arts with the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, and the School of Education will be renamed to the School of Education and Human Science. The university provost has been charged with evaluating the potential consolidation of a limited number of academic departments on campus. This plan aims to ensure academic programs are relevant to the marketplace while also making the university more efficient and innovative.
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“By refining our academic offerings and investing in key academic initiatives, we seek to provide a learning environment where students and faculty can excel, pursue meaningful scholarship and engage in impactful service,” MC Provost and Executive Vice President Mike Highfield said.
The strategic realignment of athletics includes the discontinuation of the intercollegiate football program, which it says will allow the institution to further its commitment to excellence in intercollegiate Division II play across its remaining 17 sports and pursue needed facility upgrades.
Its last football game was this weekend in a 20-14 loss to its rival Delta State University. The Choctaws finished the season with a 2-8 record and last posted a winning season in 2009, when the school was a member of NCAA Division III. MC has not had a winning season in Division II since 1991. The school first fielded a football program in 1907 and won the Division II national title in 1989 but was later stripped of that title due to recruiting violations.
“Discontinuing our football program is a difficult decision. We acknowledge the program’s legacy and the deep connection to the many student-athletes, alumni and supporters of the football program. I want to emphasize that we will always consider them as part of our MC Family,” MC Athletic Director Kenny Bizot said.
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The changes were based on recommendations from a task force of university trustees, which were developed in consultation with university leadership and approved by the Board of Trustees, with the primary goal of providing long-term sustainability for the institution through strategic mission alignment, organizational efficiencies and a structurally balanced budget.
Mississippi College, founded in 1826, serves nearly 5,000 students and is affiliated with the Mississippi ******** Convention.
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Learner driver goes twice the speed limit in peak hour, crashes into elderly lady's house
Learner driver goes twice the speed limit in peak hour, crashes into elderly lady's house
A learner driver in New South Wales was clocked at 107km/h in a 50km/h zone just moments before he crashed into an elderly woman’s garage.
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Pursuit ends in eight-vehicle ******, one seriously injured in Fishersville
Pursuit ends in eight-vehicle ******, one seriously injured in Fishersville
FISHERSVILLE – A pursuit involving an Augusta County Sheriff’s Office deputy and a suspect Monday ended in an eight-vehicle ****** in Fishersville, the sheriff’s office reported.
According to a press release, at about 5 p.m. a deputy spotted a blue Acura that reportedly ******* to yield the right-of-way at the intersection of Ramsey Road and Tinkling Spring Road. When the deputy attempted to make a traffic stop, the sheriff’s office said the driver allegedly sped away at a high-rate of speed, north on Tinkling Spring Road and then onto Jefferson Highway.
The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office said a pursuit Monday night ended in an eight-car ****** in Fishersville. One person was seriously injured.
“During the pursuit, the deputy made contact with the suspect vehicle in an attempt to pin it against the curb. However, the suspect continued driving recklessly, disregarding stop lights and weaving in and out of oncoming traffic,” the release said.
The pursuit ended at the intersection of Long Meadow Road and Jefferson Highway, where the Acura reportedly rear-ended another car, causing an eight-vehicle ******, the sheriff’s office said. Multiple people were taken to Augusta Health in Fishersville for treatment, with one person sustaining serious injuries.
Justin R. Harvey, 36, of Stuarts Draft, was arrested at the scene. The sheriff’s office said Harvey had active warrants issued by the Waynesboro Circuit Court for malicious wounding, maliciously ********* at a vehicle, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony and being a violent felon in possession of a *******. Court records show the Waynesboro grand jury indicted Harvey in September.
The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office and Virginia State Police are investigating the incident.
“Pursuits are inherently dangerous to our community, the deputies, and the suspect,” Augusta County Sheriff Donald Smith said in the release. “Our thoughts and prayers are with those injured, and we will ensure justice is served.”
Harvey was treated for minor injuries at Augusta Health. The sheriff’s office said additional charges are pending.
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Lego Star Wars UCS ****** Friday Deal – Luke’s Landspeeder Is Steeply Discounted
Lego Star Wars UCS ****** Friday Deal – Luke’s Landspeeder Is Steeply Discounted
One of the best Star Wars Lego vehicle model kits is on ***** for a stellar price at Amazon and Walmart. Luke Skywalker’s iconic Landspeeder X-34 is discounted to $175 in the retailers’ early ****** Friday 2024 sales. This 1,890-piece model kit is part of Lego’s Ultimate Collector Series, which is a subset of Star Wars Lego sets with more intricate and realistic designs. Ultimate Collector Series Star Wars Lego sets aren’t discounted often, so this deal, which slashes $65 from its $240 list price, isn’t likely to remain in stock for long.
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This highly detailed model of Luke’s ground-based vehicle measure 19 inches long once fully assembled. While George Lucas and his film crew needed reflective material, gelatin on the camera lens, and shadow effects to create the illusion that the landspeeder was hovering, you’ll be able to achieve the same effect with a display stand. It also comes with a plaque with key details about the Landspeeder and two Star Wars minifigures: Luke Skywalker (naturally) and C-3PO. They can stand next to the plaque or sit in the cockpit.
Since the Landspeeder is in the Ultimate Collector Series, there’s a level of detail here not found on most Star Wars Lego sets. Custom-molded parts give it a distinct look, even just at first glance. There are lots of small flourishes, too, including a very tiny dashboard display with actual information on it, an accurate windscreen, and turbines that look just about as real as possible when made out of plastic. And yes, just like in the movie, one of the port turbines doesn’t have a cover, exposing an intricate web of wiring.
The Landspeeder, and Ultimate Collector Series Star Wars builds in general, are more involved than many other Lego sets. But if you’ve built your fair share of Lego sets and love Star Wars, there’s a good chance you’ll really enjoy piecing together this stunning recreation of the best ground-based vehicle on Tatooine.
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Maori Protest Bill That Is Part of Sharp Rightward Shift in New Zealand
Maori Protest Bill That Is Part of Sharp Rightward Shift in New Zealand
A year before ********* voters’ anger over the cost of living helped Donald J. Trump win the presidency, similar sentiments in New Zealand thrust in the nation’s most ************* government in decades.
Now, New Zealand bears little resemblance to the country recently led by Jacinda Ardern, whose brand of compassionate, progressive politics made her a global symbol of anti-Trump liberalism.
The new government — a coalition of the main center-right party and two smaller, more populist ones — has reversed many of Ms. Ardern’s policies. It has rescinded a world-leading ban on smoking for future generations, repealed rules designed to address climate change and put a former arms-industry lobbyist in charge of overhauling the nation’s strict **** laws.
And in a country that has been celebrated for elevating the status of Māori, its Indigenous people, it has challenged their rights and the prominence of their culture and language in public life, driving a wedge into New Zealand society and setting off waves of protests. On Tuesday, tens of thousands of demonstrators — including some who wore traditional Māori attire and performed hakas — converged on Parliament.
“This is nothing more than us having to defend that we exist,” Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, the co-leader of the Te Pāti Māori party, said before the protesters reached Wellington, the capital.
This rightward shift is, in a way, reflective of Ms. Ardern’s complicated legacy at home. Her coronavirus policies were lauded initially but ended up being divisive. The pandemic also left the country with a bruising cost of living. When Ms. Ardern stepped down as prime minister in January 2023, before her second term ended, inflation was hovering at 7 percent.
A few months later, voters delivered their verdict on Ms. Ardern’s tenure: Although she had guided New Zealand through multiple crises, she had ******* to deliver the transformational change she had promised.
“She feels very long ago and very far away,” Richard Shaw, a politics professor at Massey University. “We feel like quite a radically different country.”
Led by Christopher Luxon of the National Party, the ************* government helped moderate inflation to 2.2 percent by reducing government spending, said Dennis Wesselbaum, an associate professor of economics at the University of Otago. But the economy has also slowed, he said.
It ******** to be seen whether the government can stimulate economic growth, Mr. Wesselbaum said. But it has a much clearer plan to do so than Ms. Ardern’s government did, he added, pointing to its policies aimed at creating international investment opportunities, cutting taxes and reducing red tape.
The government is promoting a bill that would allow some infrastructure projects — like mines, roads and housing developments — to bypass the usually required environmental assessments.
It has vowed to repeal some Ardern-era measures — like a plan to tax farm animals’ methane emissions and a ban on offshore oil and gas exploration — with the argument that they hurt businesses’ bottom line. And it has expanded mining operations, which it argued could become “an attractive prospect for investors and a source of economic prosperity.”
During the eight years that Ms. Ardern’s Labour Party spent in power, some citizens grew disenchanted with government efforts to address disadvantages faced by Māori, who make up about 20 percent of New Zealand’s 5.3 million people.
To these voters, measures such as a specialized Māori health body and affirmative action for the Indigenous people were unfair “special advantages,” said Lara Greaves, an associate professor of politics at Victoria University of Wellington.
Two smaller parties, New Zealand First and Act, campaigned on those issues, advocating the “same rights” for everyone and promising to repeal “race-based” policies.
“We are watching our democracy being eroded through the enforcement of an ideological and cultural tone that exists only to serve the nation’s elite leftist cabal,” Winston Peters, the leader of New Zealand First, said during Ms. Ardern’s tenure.
These views are held by only a small portion of New Zealanders; Act won 8.6 percent of the votes in the election and New Zealand First took 6 percent. But under New Zealand’s so-called proportional voting system, the government is typically formed by a coalition. Consequently, Mr. Luxon’s Nationals, who garnered about 38 percent, needed both smaller parties to cross the finish line — and have been pulled further to the right.
In practice, this has meant abolishing the Māori health body, challenging their protected representation in local governments, and discouraging government departments from using the Māori language.
“It’s been our version of the culture wars, so to speak,” Ms. Greaves, who is Māori, said.
Mr. Luxon has sought to distance himself from some of his coalition partners’ policies, even as he has helped to advance them.
This month, the government introduced a controversial bill that seeks to reinterpret the Treaty of Waitangi, an agreement signed in 1840 by Māori chiefs and the British Crown that is often described as New Zealand’s founding document.
Over the decades, the courts have interpreted the treaty as conceptualizing governance as a partnership between Māori and the New Zealand government — an interpretation that underpins many of the unique rights Māori have now. The new bill would upend the idea of this partnership, replacing it with “equal rights for all.”
The proposal is supported by Act but not by its coalition partners or any other parties. But as part of the coalition agreement, the Nationals and New Zealand First supported the bill’s introduction to Parliament, even though they have said they will ultimately oppose it.
Last week, the bill advanced in Parliament. Mr. Luxon has described it as “divisive” and reiterated that his party would vote it down. Even so protesters marched for more than a week before congregating on Wellington on Tuesday.
Academics, Māori leaders and activists have argued that the bill’s interpretation of the treaty flies in the face of decades of progress and broad consensus, and warned that the government’s approach was already stoking ******* divisions — for, essentially, no reason.
“I cannot recall a time in my ****** life when there has been as much anger and hostility and emotion that has been created by central government decisions as now,” said Mr. Shaw, the Massey professor.
“It is already and will become increasingly divisive,” he added.
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Australia won’t sign nuclear agreement with *** and US
Australia won’t sign nuclear agreement with *** and US
Australia won’t be signing an agreement with the US or *** to fast-track the development of civil nuclear energy.
At the COP29 summit in Azerbaijan overnight, the British government said it expected Australia to join its allies in an agreement to promote civil nuclear energy and help the decarbonise industry.
However, the reference to Australia was later removed from a statement announcing a new civil nuclear collaboration agreement between the *** and the US.
Acting Prime Minister Richard Marles told federal parliament on Tuesday the Labor government wasn’t signing any such agreement.
“This agreement is in respect of countries which both have a civil nuclear industry,” he said.
Mr Marles said nuclear energy would push up household power bills for Australians because it was “the single most expensive electricity option on the planet”.
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton said Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Energy Minister Chris Bowen were making Australia an “international embarrassment”.
“We can’t achieve the outcomes that we want for our economy, for the environment, without nuclear power,” Mr Dutton told reporters in Canberra.
“The government has a train wreck problem here when it comes to their energy policy and we’ve now got Chris Bowen internationally who is embarrassing us with our international partners and our closest allies.”
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Arrest made in ******* of exotic dancer whose body was found in burning car in Arizona
Arrest made in ******* of exotic dancer whose body was found in burning car in Arizona
Authorities announced an arrest Monday in the brutal ******* of an exotic dancer whose body was discovered in a burning car on an Arizona interstate more than a year ago.
Sencere Hayes, 22, was taken into custody Nov. 11 in Tennessee in connection with the ******** of Mercedes Vega, 22, April 17, 2023, the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.
The sheriff’s office and local prosecutors are working to extradite Hayes to Arizona, the statement said, adding that the case ******** active and under investigation and that no other information would be released.
It isn’t clear what Hayes has been charged with, where he is being held or whether he has a lawyer to speak on his behalf.
Vega’s mother, Erika Pillsbury, said that for 19 months she felt her daughter would never see justice.
“Now I know the person who did this to her is going to pay for it,” Pillsbury said by phone Monday.
Mercedes Vega.
Vega’s body was discovered in the back seat of a Chevy Malibu early April 17 on the shoulder of Interstate 10 near Tonopah, roughly 52 miles west of Phoenix, according to a sheriff’s incident report. Vega, who performed at a Phoenix strip club and had plans to become a personal trainer, had been beaten, shot and burned, according to her autopsy.
Her face appeared to have been doused in bleach, according to a forensic pathologist who reviewed her autopsy for NBC News.
Security video of Mercedes Vega.
Hours earlier, a security camera in Vega’s apartment complex showed her walking into the garage where she had parked her Dodge Charger, according to video obtained by NBC News. She wasn’t heard from again.On April 18, the Charger was found in the middle of a road roughly a mile from Vega’s apartment, the sheriff’s office has said. It isn’t clear how the vehicle got there. Authorities have declined to comment.
Vega’s family has said they found blood on the garage floor near where she parked, prompting them to believe she may have been assaulted and abducted. The sheriff’s office has declined to comment.
According to the incident report, the Malibu that Vega’s body was found in had a salvage title and had previously been registered to a person who couldn’t be reached for comment.
A spokesman for the car’s most recent owner, State Farm Insurance, has declined to comment, citing customer privacy policy and “sensitivities surrounding this tragedy.”
The 911 caller who reported the car ***** saw someone walking around the Malibu, according to the report, which didn’t provide additional details about the person.
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Uncertainty for Loved Ones of Hong Kong’s Pro-Democracy Activists
Uncertainty for Loved Ones of Hong Kong’s Pro-Democracy Activists
Ventus Lau is one of 45 activists and politicians who was sentenced in the city’s biggest national security trial. His girlfriend, Emilia Wong, a gender rights activist, talks about the impact his case has had on their relationship.
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Popular weight-loss ***** Wegovy goes on ***** in China
Popular weight-loss ***** Wegovy goes on ***** in China
Novo Nordisk has launched its weight-loss ***** Wegovy in China after it was approved by local health authorities in June.
It is set to intensify competition with rival Eli Lilly, whose popular weight-loss treatment also got the green light months ago but has yet to go on ***** in the world’s second largest pharmaceutical market.
More than 180 million people live with obesity in China.
According to ******** business news website Yicai, a dose of four Wegovy injections will cost 1,400 yuan (£153; $194), a fraction of the *****’s price in the ******* States.
Yicai’s report says patients in China will have to pay the full price for the treatment, as the ***** has not been included in the national healthcare insurance.
Research suggests that Wegovy patients can lose more than 10% of their body weight.
In a post on ******** app, WeChat, Novo Nordisk said its treatment “will provide a safe and effective weight loss option for overweight and obese patients in China”.
Aimed at people who are severely overweight, Wegovy’s active ingredient is a medicine called semaglutide, which helps control blood sugar, lowers appetite, and makes patients feel fuller. It is also the active ingredient in sister ***** Ozempic, which is used to treat type 2 diabetes.
However, there can be side effects for some users, such as nausea and vomiting, and research shows that patients often put weight back on after stopping treatment.
Wegovy went on ***** in the US in 2021 where a month’s supply currently costs $1,349.
Fuelled by a social media buzz and celebrity users including Elon Musk, the ***** has since been flying off pharmacy shelves around the world.
The ***’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has asked doctors to be alert for patients who may be misusing obesity injections, such as Wegovy.
It followed reports that some people who were not obese became *****, after using the jabs for weight loss.
Wegovy’s popularity has turned its maker, Novo Nordisk, into Europe’s most valuable company. It currently has a total market value of of more than $440bn.
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Ukraine marks ‘1000 days of resilience’ against Russia
Ukraine marks ‘1000 days of resilience’ against Russia
Ukraine wasn’t expected to withstand Russia’s invasion beyond several days, but 1000 of them later, they’re still fighting with the same grit as the first.
But the war was taking a major toll on the Ukrainian people and its diaspora, Ukrainian ambassador to Australia Vasyl Myroshnychenko said.
Military aid and support from the West, including Australia, has been vital for Kyiv’s ability to repel the Kremlin’s invasion, which has hit the 1000-day mark, he said.
“It has been essential for us and vital to make sure we can defend ourselves,” he told AAP.
“Nobody believed we could last longer than 10 days or 100 days let alone 1000 days.”
Russia’s deployment of North Korean troops to the frontlines in Ukraine showed how the war impacted the Indo-Pacific security dynamics, Mr Myroshnychenko said.
He called for the Kremlin to be held accountable as any victory in Ukraine would set a precedent for using military might to change the international order.
“If Russia can get away with using force to change borders, why can’t North Korea do it? Why can’t other authoritarians do it?”
As such, any military aid for Ukraine was “an investment in deterrence, it’s not charity”.
Australia has most recently donated Abrams tanks that were due to be replaced by a newer model, with military aid for Ukraine surpassing $1 billion since the start of Russia’s invasion.
Mr Myroshnychenko is hoping for their expedited delivery before the ********* summer and is calling for Australia to donate any further decommissioned equipment, specifically Tiger helicopters.
“The security situation in Ukraine ******** critical,” he said.
Foreign Minister Penny Wong issued her support in a post on social media marking “1000 days of pain and tragedy (and) 1000 days of courage and determination by Ukrainians as they ****** for freedom”.
The Ukrainian people had endured the war “with unmistakeable courage and unmatched resilience”, opposition foreign affairs spokesman Simon Birmingham said as he commemorated brave Ukrainians.
“If Ukraine prevails and prospers, all nations will be a little safer. If Ukraine is abandoned or weakened, autocrats and tyrants will be emboldened,” he said.
More than 2400 children have been ******* or injured since the start of the conflict as “the toll on children is staggering and unacceptable”, Unicef executive director Catherine Russell said.
“Millions of children are living in constant *****, many spending an equivalent of up to six hours a day sheltering in basements under air raid sirens,” she said.
“Without continued and increased support for children, the psychological wounds of this war will echo through generations.”
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Police pursuit on Missouri-Iowa border on I-29 ends with ****** of Kearney teens
Police pursuit on Missouri-Iowa border on I-29 ends with ****** of Kearney teens
A wrong-way ****** on Interstate 29 near the Iowa state line in northern Missouri early Sunday ******* two Kearney teenagers and injured another. The ****** happened just before 7:30 a.m. when a man involved in a multi-state police chase drove the wrong way on I-29 with an unbuckled 1-year-old in the passenger seat. The chase ended near the Iowa-Missouri border when the suspect’s vehicle collided head-on with a Ford Focus carrying three 18-year-olds from Kearney.
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Mining tech firm is first to get federal fund money
Mining tech firm is first to get federal fund money
A Queensland mining technology company will be the first cab off the rank to receive money from a multi-billion dollar federal manufacturing fund.
The Toowoomba-based Russell Mineral Equipment will get the monetary boost to keep manufacturing jobs in Australia as part of the Labor government’s $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund, more than a year after it was set up.
Russell Mineral Equipment, which helps develop technology used in hard rock mining, will get $40 million.
The fund aims to drive investment in seven priority areas: resources, agriculture, transport, medical sciences, renewables and low-emissions technology and defence.
Industry Minister Ed Husic said this first investment marked the start of the government’s plan to strengthen manufacturing industries in Australia.
“It’s an investment we’ve made on behalf of the *********** people, an investment that will secure financial return, as well as keeping a great Aussie company in Aussie hands,” he told reporters in Canberra on Tuesday.
“We said as a government we would build our manufacturing capabilities, that we wanted to grow sovereign capability, that we wanted to be able to stand more on our own two feet.”
Mr Husic said announcements on other businesses in line for funding would be made in the coming weeks, independently of the government.
“We are not about politically colour-coded spreadsheets making decisions on the basis of political interest over national interest,” he said.
“We deliberately set up the board of the National Reconstruction Fund to be independent.
“We want taxpayers to have the confidence that the proper decisions are being made.”
Fund chair Martijn Wilder said the initial investment would allow the recipient *********** business to expand.
“A key part of what’s really attractive about this investment for us is not just putting money for the company, but it’s allowing the innovation the company has built to grow,” he said.
“Our investment in RME will also help us to protect *********** manufacturing.”
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Samsung’s New ISOCELL ALoP Camera Technology Could Result in Slimmer Camera Bumps
Samsung’s New ISOCELL ALoP Camera Technology Could Result in Slimmer Camera Bumps
Samsung has introduced a new camera technology which aims to revolutionise the smartphone market by eliminating chunky camera bumps while maintaining similar brightness levels. The technology, dubbed All Lenses on Prism (ALoP), has been developed by Samsung Semiconductor which employs a large set of telephoto lenses without having to incur the space they require. Samsung claims it as a future telephoto camera solution for capturing portrait photos in day and night situations without any change in the quality on smartphones with a compact camera module.
Samsung’s ISOCELL ALoP Technology Explained
According to Samsung, traditional camera units housing a telephoto sensor usually utilise a folded telephoto camera structure that uses a prism and has a lens set placed between the prism and image sensor. Its height determines the width of the camera bump due to the lenses standing vertically with respect to the plane of the smartphone’s body.
However, this structure is said to bring limitations, especially when it comes to brightness improvements which may require a ******* lens that would potentially result in an even larger camera bump.
Samsung says its new ALoP technology mitigates this dilemma by placing the lenses horizontally upon the prism. It employs a 40-degree tilted prism reflection surface and a 10-degree tilted sensor assembly. This enables makers to increase the brightness levels by increasing the lens diameter and the related effective lens size (EPD) without affecting the shoulder height of the camera module. In essence, smartphones can have lenses with a larger aperture without increasing the camera bump size.
The new ALoP technology can reduce camera module length by 22 percent Photo Credit: Samsung
ALoP Technology Benefits
The new lens technology can accommodate an f/2.58 lens aperture at a focal length of 80mm, Samsung said. In contrast with folded camera optics, ALoP places the lens ahead of the prism and can use larger apertures for low-noise portrait images in darker conditions.
The company also claimed that ALoP technology can lead to a reduction of up to 22 percent in the camera module length as compared to conventional folded camera optics. Courtesy of the tilted prism reflection surface and sensor assembly, the smartphone can have a slimmer body with a lower-profile camera unit at the rear.
The new ISOCELL technology is also claimed to improve aesthetics by ensuring that only circular lens shapes are visible instead of rectangular prism. And the effective reduction in size for large camera bumps, which makes the phone ******* to use on flat surfaces, will lead to a sleeker, more ergonomic phone design, Samsung said.
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The 6 Best Foods for Your Immune System, According to Dietitians
The 6 Best Foods for Your Immune System, According to Dietitians
These immunity-supporting foods can help you stay healthy and vibrant all winter long.
With cold and flu season around the corner, building a strong immune system is essential for staying healthy and warding off illness. Research shows that eating a balanced diet filled with nutrient-rich foods is one of the best ways to support your immune health.
While no food can magically “boost” immunity, certain foods provide nutrients that can help your immune system function at its best. Here, we’ll explore the impact of nutrition on immune health, reveal six of the best expert-recommended foods to support immune function, and share other lifestyle tips for optimal immune support.
Related: 7 Worst Foods for Your Immune System, According to a Dietitian
How Nutrition Impacts Your Immune System
Eating a healthy, well-balanced diet rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants can help keep your immune system rock solid. Rather than “boosting” immunity, the goal is to supply your body with the essential nutrients to stay healthy, prevent illness and function its best.
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the vitamins, minerals and antioxidants found in certain foods help bolster immune defenses and reduce inflammation, helping build a stronger foundation for excellent health.
Experts agree that a diet rich in nutrient-dense, whole foods is essential for optimal immune function. Sarah Schlichter, M.P.H., RDN, a registered dietitian at Bucket List Tummy, says, “Certain nutrients can activate immune and body functions and processes, making them work more efficiently. For example, vitamin C helps stimulate antibody formation to ****** illnesses, while vitamin A aids in keeping tissues and skin healthy for protection from infections.”
“A balanced diet rich in immune-supporting nutrients supports optimal immune responses, helping the body respond effectively to daily stressors and potential infections,” says Trista Best, RD, a registered dietitian with Balance One Supplements.
The 6 Best Foods for Your Immune System1. Citrus Fruits
Citrus fruits like oranges, lemons and grapefruits are excellent sources of vitamin C, which is an antioxidant that supports immune cell production and protects cells from oxidative stress.
“Vitamin C is key in immune function, particularly in producing and sustaining immune cells like lymphocytes and phagocytes,” explains Best. Citrus fruits also contain flavonoids that act as antioxidants and help combat free ******** damage.
Get more citrus in your life with our Skillet Lemon Chicken & Potatoes with Kale or these delicious Citrus Fruit Cups.
2. Yogurt
Yogurt is rich in probiotics, which are beneficial bacteria that can support gut health. Since around 70 to 80 percent of your immune cells reside in your gut, maintaining a healthy gut microbiome is crucial for immune function.
“Probiotics in yogurt help diversify the ‘good’ bacteria in your gut, creating a stronger defense against pathogens,” Schlichter explains. “For maximum immune support, opt for yogurt labeled with ‘live and active cultures’ and choose plain unsweetened varieties to avoid added sugars.”
Pair plain yogurt with fresh berries like our Yogurt with Blueberries & Honey or add kefir to smoothies with this Berry-Kefir Smoothie.
3. Garlic
Garlic has been used for centuries in traditional medicine for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Garlic contains allicin, a sulfur-containing compound that studies suggest offers immune-support benefits.
“Garlic contains compounds like allicin that can help reduce the severity and duration of illnesses,” says Best. “It also contains sulfur compounds that support the body’s natural detoxification processes, indirectly aiding immunity.”
Incorporate fresh garlic into sauces, soups and marinades, like our Garlic Hummus or Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette.
4. Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are packed with beta-carotene, a precursor to vitamin A, which is essential for proper immune function. “Vitamin A keeps tissues and skin healthy, which are critical barriers against infections,” explains Schlichter. “A single medium sweet potato offers more than the daily recommended value of vitamin A, along with fiber, potassium and vitamin C, making it a nutrient-dense choice for immune support.”
Need some recipe inspiration? Explore our collection of Healthy Baked & Roasted Sweet Potato Recipes.
5. Leafy Greens
Leafy greens like spinach, kale and Swiss chard are nutritional powerhouses that provide vitamins A, C and E—all of which support better immune health. Best says, “Leafy greens contain folate, a nutrient that supports cell production, including immune cells and keeps our body’s defenses strong. The antioxidants in leafy greens protect cells from oxidative stress, while vitamin A promotes skin health, a primary line of defense against pathogens.”
Check out these 19 Leafy Green-Packed Recipes That Aren’t Salad to get your daily dose of healthy greens in a new and tasty way.
6. Almonds
Almonds are rich in vitamin E, another antioxidant that supports immune function by protecting cell membranes from oxidative stress. “Vitamin E doesn’t get as much attention as vitamin C, but it’s essential for protecting immune cells from damage,” says Schlichter. Additionally, almonds contain healthy fats that enhance the absorption of ****-soluble vitamins, including vitamins A and E.
While a handful of almonds is a healthy immune-supporting snack, consider using almonds in recipes like our Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Almonds, Olives & Feta or these Cranberry-Almond Energy ******.
Other Ways to Support Your Immune System
Beyond eating nutrient-dense foods like the ones listed above, these lifestyle factors can help support a healthy immune system.
Stay Hydrated: Water is crucial for cellular health as it allows your body to transport nutrients and waste. “Proper hydration helps keep cells functioning at their best, which includes immune cells,” says Best.
Get Regular Exercise: Best says, “Regular exercise promotes healthy blood circulation, which helps immune cells move throughout the body efficiently.” The Centers for ******** Control and Prevention recommends getting at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity weekly exercise, which works out to five 30-minute sessions each week.
Prioritize Sleep: Getting enough sleep (and quality sleep, at that) is essential for immune function, as this is when the body repairs cells and produces infection-fighting molecules like cytokines. Best notes, “Quality sleep is essential for immune recovery and resilience.”
Manage Stress: The NIH states that chronic stress can weaken immune function by increasing cortisol levels, which suppress immune cell activity. Best recommends stress management techniques like meditation, deep breathing, journaling and yoga. “Reducing stress is a powerful tool for immune health, as it keeps your body from overproducing cortisol, which can dampen immune responses,” she explains.
The Bottom Line
Supporting your immune health involves more than eating one specific food or taking a supplement. A strong immune system requires a balanced diet rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Foods like citrus fruits, yogurt, garlic, sweet potatoes, leafy greens and almonds provide nutrients that help maintain a healthy immune system. Alongside these dietary choices, staying hydrated, exercising regularly, sleeping well and managing stress are all crucial lifestyle factors contributing to a robust immune system. Speak with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you have any questions or concerns about your immune health.
Related: 20 Top Healthy Eating Habits, According to a Dietitian
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