mighty fu casino slots game gameplay Aldi issues 6-day warning over 15p Christmas dinner food itemsSupermarkets start yellow-tagging items on Christmas Eve, but there are specific times when you'll see items reduced. That's according to vouchercodes.co.uk which has listed every major UK supermarket and the predicted times they will slash the prices of their stock. Voucher Codes says Christmas Eve is actually the best day to bag a bargain in the supermarket in the run up to Christmas - so disorganisation could actually work in your favour. It says items such as perishables and festive-themed food will be all for the taking, as bosses aim to catch the eye of last minute dashers. Anita Naik, savings expert at VoucherCodes.co.uk , says: "Timing is everything when it comes to bagging these unbelievable deals. Shop at the right moment, and you can save a fortune, enjoy luxury products for less, and stop good food from going to waste." Lidl Lidl are predicted to reduce prices between 4pm and 5pm on Christmas Eve. Lidl’s yellow sticker markdowns usually happen in two waves: one early in the morning when stores open at 8am, and another in the evening before closing. For the deepest discounts, plan your Christmas Eve visit around 5pm. Anita says: "Staff at Lidl have been known to apply extra reductions between 4pm and 5pm, just before doors close at 6pm." Aldi Aldi are set to slash prices at 5pm - but shoppers will have just one hour to make the most of these deals, as the shop shuts at 6pm and is understandably closed on Christmas Day. Anita says staff will roll out two markdowns on the day. She added: "Aldi also has a two-round system for markdowns - first thing in the morning (from 8am) and again later in the evening. However, unlike Lidl, Aldi uses red stickers to highlight its discounted products. Head there by 5pm on Christmas Eve for the best bargains before stores close at 6pm. "Red-sticker items are scattered across the store, so keep your eyes peeled. From meat to packaged goods, Aldi tends to mark down items by up to 75% on their final day of sale." Asda Asda will start reducing items at 6pm - and shoppers will have until 10pm to make the most of those. Anita says: "Asda’s reductions follow a three-tier system: the first in the morning, a second midday, and a final round of markdowns around 7pm. On Christmas Eve, plan your shop for 6pm to catch the best deals, especially on fresh fruit and veg, which can drop as low as 10p." M&S M&S will be one of the early birds, slashing prices from 3pm and its stores are set to remain open until 4pm. Anita says: "M&S keeps it simple but strategic, with stores reducing items about an hour before closing. On Christmas Eve, that means arriving at 3pm to snag the best bargains before stores close at 4pm. If you can’t make it earlier, some M&S stores often apply last-minute reductions in the final 30 minutes before closing time. If you’re willing to risk it all, here is when you’ll find the mega bargains." Tesco Tesco staff will start yellow-tagging from 6pm to 7pm - but you'll need to be quick as most stores shut at 7pm. According to Anita’s research, Tesco’s yellow stickers roll out in three waves - around 10am, 2pm, and 7pm. For the biggest bargains, head to Tesco an hour before closing. Depending on your local store, on Christmas Eve, this will be 6pm or 7pm. Morrisons Morrisons will start reducing items from 3pm with stores shutting at 4pm. Anita says: "Morrisons usually applies its first reductions as soon as stores open, and saves a final further markdown for the evening. With Christmas Eve hours closing at 4pm, the best deals are likely to pop up around 3pm." Sainsbury's Sainsbury's will start knocking money off produce at 6pm with just an hour left until closing at 7pm. Anita says: "At Sainsbury’s, yellow stickers appear around 2pm and again at 6pm. With stores closing at 7pm on Christmas Eve, arriving at 6pm will give you the best chance to bag festive treats for less."

New images appear to show suspected UnitedHealthcare CEO killer in back of taxiThe Founder of Eko Drive, Ademide Osunsina, has called on the federal government to prioritise the nation’s automotive sector to achieve inclusive economic growth. Osunsina stated this during Eko Drive’s third car exhibition in Lagos while also acknowledging that the automotive industry plays a key role in contributing to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product despite the sector currently facing significant challenges. He said the industry’s potential remains high with estimates predicting that it could account for up to 12 per cent of GDP if properly developed. “The automotive sector is crucial to Nigeria’s economic landscape, and the Eko Drive exhibition is at the forefront of this transformation. The exhibition serves as a powerful catalyst to promote innovation by featuring cutting-edge technology and electric vehicles, thus encouraging local manufacturers to adopt sustainable practices,” he said. Speaking on the exhibition, Osunsina who also doubles as the project manager said Eko Drive’s goal is to foster a vibrant automotive community that not only appreciates luxury vehicles but also drives economic growth in Nigeria. “This year’s edition, held at the Alliance Francaise, Ikoyi drew hundreds of automotive enthusiasts – sports cars, supercars, power bike lovers – solidifying Nigeria’s position as a rising hub for supercar culture and technology,” he averred. He stated that the energy at this year’s exhibition was electric and he is thrilled to see so many passionate individuals come together to celebrate the future of supercars. “We are committed to showcasing not just supercars but also the innovations that will shape the future of transportation in Nigeria,” the co-founder and creative director of Eko Drive,” Imran Claud-Ennin said. He pointed out that Eko Drive’s exhibition goes beyond showcasing vehicles, adding that it builds a strong community among enthusiasts and industry stakeholders. “We believe in the power of the community,” added Sanjo Morgan, co-founder and event coordinator of Eko Drive. “Our events bring together diverse individuals who share a common passion for cars. Together, we can promote responsible consumer choices and environmental sustainability within the automotive sector. “As Eko Drive looks to the future, it invites sponsors who share its vision of innovation and community development to join forces to enhance Nigeria’s automotive landscape while contributing positively to the economy and society,” Alliance Francaise de Lagos marketing executive,” Precious Naador said.Last week the United States authorized the use of American-made long-range missiles by Ukraine against Russia which the Russian government says risks escalation to a nuclear conflict in the almost three-year-old war. The Russian government reacted by announcing . It also announced . By how much and for how long, the government did not say. In light of what can only be seen as a proxy war in Ukraine between the United States along with its NATO allies and the Russian Federation, it is passing strange that the United States still relies on Russia for 27 percent of its enriched uranium. Oddly, the reaction in the in prices. Most customers for uranium—primarily nuclear power plants—have stockpiles and long-term contracts, so an immediate effect on spot prices was unlikely. But the price of uranium mining stocks soared in anticipation of greater pressure on mine supply outside Russia, . This development highlights a vulnerability among metal importers across the globe. When relations between a large exporter of minerals and a large importer of them goes south, the consequences can be significant. While it's true that the exporter loses some revenue, critical material and energy shortages can have large effects. Inadequate uranium fuel for nuclear power stations could eventually lead to loss of generating capacity. The United States is uniquely vulnerable to such cutoffs as I explained in about the federal government's efforts to increase U.S. self-sufficiency. The United States has a long list of mineral import dependencies that include nickel, copper, tungsten, cadmium, palladium, aluminum and silicon. None of those dependencies are going away anytime soon. When it comes to , China leads and Russia is third. Down in 10th place is Iran. All three countries are increasingly problematic sources of minerals for the United States and its allies as trade sanctions now weigh heavily on Russia and Iran, and a trade war with China appears to be brewing under the newly elected Trump administration. While the United States is second in overall mineral production, it consumes so much of its own production that it remains a large importer as noted above. With the end of the Cold War in the early 1990s, it was thought that a unified global market would henceforth operate uninterrupted and under peaceful conditions. That lasted until the COVID-19 pandemic led to snarled supply chains and subsequent rising tensions with Russia and the invasion of Ukraine led to trade sanctions. The result was a broad and ongoing shift in trade patterns as well as an increasing drive for domestic production, both to bolster domestic job growth and reduce vulnerability to loss of imports. A move toward domestic production can work if you have a large endowment of the resources needed to supply manufacturing and service industries. But, as I've pointed out previously, . Here is the problem in a nutshell as I explained in the context of what I believe is an ongoing trend toward deglobalization: Integration of the world economy favors those who control finance and can therefore extract ever larger payments from centralized systems under their ownership or authority. Deglobalization—which was already underway due to the effects of the pandemic on supply lines and is now speeding up due to the [Ukraine-Russia] war—will increasingly favor those who control stuff. And, it turns out that stuff is far more important to supporting our daily lives than the manipulations of the titans of finance. Extracting stuff and the financial rewards that spring from it from faraway countries can be a highly profitable approach to maximizing one's share of the world's wealth—until it isn't. Russia's restrictions on uranium exports to the United States are just one more indication that the trend toward deglobalization is ascendant. Pretending otherwise is a recipe for failure and increasingly, impoverishment. who lost access to cheap supplies of pipeline Russian natural gas in the wake of the Ukraine-Russia war and have now faced two years of economic contraction.

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Egypt focuses on energy transition, expanding renewablesDual power structure: Discordant political notes leave trails of confusion - Greater KashmirJewish community members are set to gather in solidarity in the wake of Friday’s firebombing of the Adass Israel Synagogue. Religious leaders have described a heightened sense of fear in the community since Friday’s attack in Melbourne’s southeast. More than a thousand community members are expected to meet at an undisclosed location in Ripponlea to “stand against hate” on Sunday. The rally will finish with flowers being laid at the synagogue. “This rally is a moment to unite, reflect and reaffirm our shared commitment to resilience and togetherness in our community,” organisers J-United said. The Adass Isreal Synagogue remains closed to the public after it was set alight by two masked men in what police have described as a targeted attack. Two of its three buildings were gutted and two congregants who were inside at the time preparing for morning prayers were evacuated, one suffering minor injuries. Police have confirmed they are also investigating reports of a bullet found on a footpath near the Synagogue in Glen Eira Road on Saturday afternoon. Orthodox Jewish parents and children walking through the Ripponlea neighbourhood in Melbourne’s southeast on Saturday paused to take in the damage. The attack on a place of worship, which was built by Holocaust survivors, has led to a heightened sense of fear in the community, Executive Council of Australian Jewry president Daniel Aghion said. Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan confirmed increased police patrols to bolster safety into the coming week and pledged $100,000 towards rebuilding. Despite condemning the attack, she is not expected to attend Sunday’s rally. Politicians and religious leaders unanimously condemned the anti-Semitic arson attack, with Mr Albanese offering to send in Australian Federal Police to help with the Victoria Police investigation. It has also prompted NSW to consider new laws to better protect religious freedoms. Premier Chris Minns said NSW would consider reforms to laws regulating protests outside religious institutions and places of worship that aimed to intimidate or prevent people from practising their faith. He said the government would aim to balance people’s rights to religious freedoms with the right to protest. The incident prompted Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to hit out at the Australian government, saying he expected action to prevent future violence. In response, the Australian Palestine Advocacy Network said any attack on a place of worship was an unacceptable act of hate via social media but accused Mr Netanyahu of seeking to sow division as a distraction from his government’s actions. Former federal treasurer Josh Frydenberg called on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to set up a police task force devoted to stamping out anti-Semitism and declare the Ripponlea attack a terrorist act. A pro-Palestine rally is expected to be held outside the State Library of Victoria in Melbourne CBD on Sunday that will end with a march through the CBD. That rally has been running weekly for the past year.

NEVER mind running around like mad dogs – it’s the defending like headless chickens Ruben Amorim needs to worry about. The Manchester United gaffer has demanded his side put in the hard yards if they want to be part of his Red revolution. Advertisement 11 Chris Wood celebrates bagging the decisive goal for Forest Credit: AFP 11 Bruno Fernandes cracked the goal of the game, albeit in vain Credit: Reuters 11 Ruben Amorim saw his Man Utd side suffer a rollercoaster ride Credit: Reuters But it won’t matter how far, how long and how much effort he gets, if the boys at the back drop the schoolboy clangers that gifted Nottingham Forest a win. Andre Onana was the chief culprit, the Cameroon keeper coming up with TWO absolute howlers early in the second half. Yet Bruno Fernandes had a hand in one of the away-day goals, while Matthijs de Ligt didn’t exactly cover himself in glory for another. Throw in the fact that Lisandro Martinez was comprehensively outmuscled and outjumped for Forest’s quickfire opener, and it really was a rude awakening for Amorim. Advertisement READ MORE TOP FOOTBALL 'UNITED LEGEND' Man Utd pay emotional tribute to receptionist Kath Phipps after sad death If last week’s loss at Arsenal was a reality check, this was a boot in the you-know-whats. For all Forest have gone to Anfield and won this season, United gift-wrapped this for them. Nikola Milenkovic is admittedly a man mountain of a centre back, but the challenge on him to meet Elliot Anderson’s early corner was non-existent, never mind powder puff. The Fernandes pass behind team-mate Leny Yoro that gave Forest possession and began the move for their second was shocking as well. Yet nowhere near as bad as Onana’s cock-up in letting Morgan Gibbs-White ’s fizzing strike scoot past him. Advertisement Most read in Football CELTIC 3 HIBS 0 Gray rues missed chances as MOTM Schmeichel racks up ANOTHER clean sheet Breaking STAR CRASH West Ham star Michail Antonio involved in crash as club shares health update 'MADE MY DAY' 'Furious' Doak hailed after calling out ex-Scotland team-mate on the pitch SIMPLY THE BEST Ianis Hagi says the BEST is yet to come from him at Rangers now 11 11 Wood powered home the decisive goal for forest Credit: Getty FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS And worse still was the keeper’s laughable effort in watching Chris Wood ’s looping header float past him for the third. Advertisement If at first you don’t succeed, cock it up again and again and again, clearly, as far as the clowns in United shirts were concerned on Saturday. David Beckham's Heartfelt Farewell to Kath Phipps Barely a minute had gone when they were joining Wolves by leaking a seventh goal from a corner this season, the joint worst record in the Premier League. Milenkovic couldn’t believe the space he had in thumping home his header. Well Amorim DID admit United were no longer a massive team. They certainly looked like small fry when the giant Serbian centre back leapt to thud Forest ahead. Advertisement It was a lead which should have been cancelled out within a couple of minutes, as Alejandro Garnacho curled in such a gift-wrapped cross it should have come wrapped in a bow. Yet inexplicably Rasmus Hojlund had over-run the ball and failed to make a connection from six yards. You could see fans all around Old Trafford scratching their heads at that. They did draw level on 18 minutes through the Danish striker, although it WAS pretty impossible to miss, mind you. 11 Bruno Fernandes gave Man Utd hope but their fine home run ended Credit: Reuters Advertisement 11 Milenkovic enjoyed his quickfire breakthrough for Forest Credit: PA 11 Nikola Milenkovic rose to head Forest in front early on Credit: Reuters 11 Rasmus Hojlund pounced on a rebound for United's 18th minute leveller Credit: Rex Manuel Ugarte slid a perfect pass through to Alejandro Garnacho, and when Matz Sels blocked his point blank effort, Hojlund tapped into an unguarded net from ten yards. Advertisement Now United would would cut loose, you thought. Now they would make the most of their monopoly of possession. But then again...because it was Forest who went closest. First Jota headed across the crossbar from Ryan Yates’ nod back, before de Ligt deflected a shot from the same player over the top. And when another corner caused yet more chaos – will United ever learn? – Milenkovic was a foot away from bagging his second goal in a Forest shirt with a snapped sidefooter. Not that United didn’t have moments of their own, mind, like the Fernandes free kick that clipped the crossbar. Advertisement But really it doesn‘t matter how good you are at one end, if you’re a laughing stock at the other. And yesterday, frankly United were on too many occasions. It’s why they were chasing the game again two minutes after the break, when another flying Forest start brought another Forest goal. This time it ended with the Gibbs-White shot that totally bamboozled Onana, even though it was only a foot away from him. The way he reacted suggested the low strike had bent like a Roberto Carlos free kick, but in truth moved no more than six inches. It was a shocker. Advertisement There have been plenty of them in the Cameroon keeper’s time at Old Trafford. Yesterday we got two for the price of one – the only debate was which was worse. For barely three minutes after coughing up one goal to Forest, Onana was handing them another – quite literally. Wood’s looping header at the far post was decent, but really should have posed little threat. Not to a keeper of any standing, anyway. De Ligt watched it arc past, no doubt expecting Onana to scoop it out of the air. Instead the United stopper watched it float just inside the opposite post. It was genuinely unbelievable. Advertisement Oh, and just for good measure, Onana also fluffed a clearing kick so badly that really should have led to yet another goal. It was like a throwback to the days of Massimo Taibi, the Italian who was a byword for joke goalkeeping at one stage of the Fergie era. Read more on the Scottish Sun FERRY WINDY Ferry stranded amid Storm Darragh as passengers stuck on ship for 12 hours HORROR BLAZE Huge fire erupts at Scots industrial estate as emergency crews race to scene Thank Heavens, then, for the right boot of Fernandes, whose sweeping strike from the edge of the box gave United half an hour to find an equaliser. The fact they never looked like doing so tells you everything. Amorim is indeed painfully spot on...United really aren‘t a massive team any more. Advertisement 11 Hojlund hails what he hoped would be a turning point for the Red Devils Credit: PA 11Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis slated to make season debut on Monday night vs LA Clippers BOSTON (AP) — Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis is slated make his season debut Monday night against the Los Angeles Clippers following offseason ankle surgery. Kyle Hightower, The Associated Press Nov 25, 2024 3:44 PM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Injured Boston Celtics' center Kristaps Porzingis claps for his teammates in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa) BOSTON (AP) — Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis is slated make his season debut Monday night against the Los Angeles Clippers following offseason ankle surgery. The 7-foot-2 Latvian center was upgraded from probable to available about an 90 minutes before tipoff, though Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla said how much he'd play was to be determined. Veteran center Al Horford, who has started 14 of the Celtics 17 games this season, is out Monday with an illness. Fellow big man Luke Kornet is also sitting out as he continues to deal with hamstring tightness. “He has worked hard, he's in good shape. We'll put him in position to be healthy and be successful and do what's best for the team,” Mazzulla said. “He's been pretty consistent, just based on his work ethic and what he's done to get to this point.” Porzingis had surgery to fix a tear in the tissue that holds the ankle tendons in place. The issue limited him to seven playoff games during the Celtics' NBA championship run last season. Boston is 14-3 this season, but has missed his presence on the inside, with teams routinely outscoring the defending champions in the paint. Mazzulla acknowledged that how Porzingis plays on the offensive end, particularly how he operates sometimes out of the high and low post, will force some adjustment from how the team has played this season without him on the floor. “I think last year we had an opportunity to see how teams were guarding him,” Mazzulla said. "That'll take a little bit of time to figure out what the coverages are, just get used to that spacing. That'll take some time. ... Then we'll figure out how we go from there." The original window for Porzingis' return following surgery was five to six months. But Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens said before the season that they didn't want to hold to a specific timeline because of the uniqueness of the injury. Porzingis injured his ankle in Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks and missed the next two games. He returned for Game 5, contributing five points and one rebound in 16 minutes as the Celtics beat Dallas 106-88 to clinch their record 18th title. Porzingis averaged 20 points and seven rebounds in 57 games for last season. He signed a $60 million, two-year extension with Boston in the summer of 2023 after the Celtics acquired him in a trade with Washington. ___ AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/nba Kyle Hightower, The Associated Press See a typo/mistake? Have a story/tip? 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Blockmate Ventures Announces Closing of Strategic Investment and Incentive GrantWest Ham boss Julen Lopetegui believes his side “deserved to win” as they sealed a 2-0 victory over Newcastle at St James’ Park. Lopetegui came into the game under pressure following some poor displays from the Hammers in recent weeks but they earned a hard-fought victory to end the Magpies’ three-game winning spell. Despite a promising opening from the hosts, Tomas Soucek headed West Ham in front before Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s first goal for the club after the break wrapped up victory. Lopetegui was pleased with his side’s display following a “tough match”. He said: “I am happy for the three points and am very happy against a good team like Newcastle, who have good players and a fantastic coach. “I think today was a tough match and we were able to compete as a team. “I think we deserved to win. Today they had many moments in the first half, but I think the second half we deserved to win and we are happy because you have to do these kind of matches against this type of team if you want to overcome them.” Newcastle started brightly and had plenty of chances in the first half especially, but the visitors responded after the break by retaining possession well. The win eases the pressure on Lopetegui, whose West Ham side face Arsenal on Saturday, and he believes the victory is an important feeling for his players. He said: “I think the only thing that is under our control is to play football, to improve, to defend well, to convince the players we are able to do better. “Today we did, but I think the only thing we can do is to do the things that are under our control, not today but every day. “So we had to keep with this mentality, but above all let me say we are happy for the players because they need this kind of feeling as a team to believe that we are able to do well as a team, to put the best for each player of the team.” Newcastle boss Eddie Howe admitted defeat was a missed opportunity for his side. The Magpies missed a series of chances in the first half, including efforts from Joe Willock and Sean Longstaff, before Alexander Isak blasted a chance off target. Anthony Gordon also rolled an effort just wide of the post after the break and Isak headed wide of goal. Three points could have seen Newcastle move into the top six and Howe admitted his side need to learn from the match. “Yes, massive because the league is so tight that a couple of wins and the whole picture looks very different,” Howe said. “We’ll kick ourselves tonight because we knew the opportunity we had, a home game, Monday night, a great moment for us potentially in our season, so we have to learn from that and come back stronger.”

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The United States President-elect Donald Trump named Mauricio Claver-Carone as his State Department’s Special Envoy for Latin America on Sunday evening. The former president of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has been critical of several Argentine administrations, including President Javier Milei. “It is time to restore order in our own hemisphere. Mauricio knows the region, and how to put America’s interests FIRST. He also knows the dire threats we face from illegal mass migration and fentanyl,” Trump said on Truth Social. “As the State Department’s Special Envoy, Mauricio will work tirelessly to protect the American People.” Claver-Carone previously served as senior director for Latin America at the White House during Trump’s first term and as U.S. Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund. He went on to become head of the IDB from 2020-2022 — the first to be removed from the role after allegedly having an affair with a subordinate. As an advisor to Trump during the 2024 campaign, Claver-Carone made no exceptions for Milei and Economy Minister Luis Caputo when it came to criticizing Argentine politicians. “If only that liberal orthodoxy to which Milei aspired could return. Milei aspired to a policy of dollarization and is governing with a policy of strengthening the Argentine peso,” he said in a July interview with El Observador . “Caputo is more of the same. They’re squandering all their reserves, doing the same thing the Peronists did, and the same thing that failed the first time when he was head of the Central Bank and Macri’s minister,” Claver-Carone continued. The newly-appointed special envoy also showed skepticism at the time for the administration’s bid for a new IMF loan and a fruitful Milei-Trump relationship . “A year ago, I said the worst-case scenario for Argentina was having policies to get out of the economic crisis based on asking for more money from the IMF. And indeed, here we are. The only solution seems to be to ask for more money from the Fund. It’s a waste of time,” he said. “The policy of buying time, thinking that Trump is going to get more money from the Fund, is an illusion, illogical, and will lead to failure.” Since that July 31 interview, Milei dismissed former Foreign Minister Diana Mondino over a vote in favor of Cuba in favor of Gerardo Werthein with the explicit remit of fostering closer bilateral relations with the U.S. Following his victory in the U.S. election, Trump has reportedly called Milei “his favorite president” and has invited him to the inauguration after the two met at Mar-A-Lago . You may also be interested in: At CPAC Argentina, a preview of Donald Trump’s second term