CNN — Senate Democrats railed against Justice Clarence Thomas on Tuesday amid reports that the Supreme Court conservative failed to disclose luxury travel, gifts and a real estate transaction involving a GOP megadonor, but their plan to investigate the conservative jurist remains unclear. Senate Judiciary Chairman Dick Durbin has promised that his committee will hold a hearing on the alleged ethics violations in the coming weeks, but shared no details when pressed by CNN on whether lawmakers will seek testimony from Thomas or others who might have knowledge about his relationship with the donor, Texas-based billionaire Harlan Crow. Asked if…
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The Princess of Wales will preside over her annual Christmas carol concert this evening, with several members of the royal family rooting for Kate after what has been a tumutlous year for her. Senior members of the Firm, led by the Prince of Wales, will also be joined by the younger generation – including Kate and William’s three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. William, 42, looked dapper as he walked into Westminster Abbey, accompanied by the three young royals. Both George, 11, and Louis, four, wore matching suits with red ties, while their sister Charlotte, nine, wore a burgundy coat…
The Princess of Wales today arrived at Westminster Abbey to lead her family at her Christmas carol concert after the most difficult year of her life.This time last year Kate, 42, was focusing on her work and children, and looking forward to the festive season with little inclination of what was to come.Weeks later she underwent major abdominal surgery in hospital, after which doctors broke the news that they had found evidence of cancer and advised her to undergo a gruelling course of preventative chemotherapy. Kate and her husband Prince William found their lives turned upside down.Now, having completed her treatment,…
Tsakani – Chillas Lifestyle (pub and restaurant) is hosting a Meet 4 Meat Festive gathering on December 7 and is inviting the community of Kwatsaduza to feast with them. One of the event organisers, Parris Shaker said Chillas is passionate about bringing people together to create memorable experiences and believes that everyone should at least be able to enjoy good offerings. “In celebration of the spirit of sharing this festive season, Chillas Lifestyle will be slaughtering a cow and we are inviting all community members to come share a meal with us for free. “Elderly members of the community, people…
Hoping to kick the Ruben Amorim era off with a bang on the transfer front, INEOS have reportedly made contact with the agent of a defensive target who would undoubtedly be their biggest signing at Manchester United yet. Man Utd transfer news There’s work to be done at Old Trafford. The gap in quality between Manchester United and Arsenal was exposed for all to see in midweek as Mikel Arteta’s side eased past the Red Devils on their way to another Premier League title race. The Gunners put faith in the Spaniard and have been rewarded ever since, climbing out…
Like Kyrgios, Tokyo 2020 gold medallist Belinda Bencic is also set to use her protected ranking to enter the Australian Open main draw after missing all of this year’s Grand Slams following the birth of her daughter Bella in April.British number one Draper has never gone beyond the the second round at the Australian Open but will be hoping to build further momentum after reaching the semi-finals of the US Open in September.Kartal, 23, will make her main draw debut in Melbourne, while Burrage, 25, had a first-round exit in 2024.Defending champions Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka, who top the…
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the 13-year-old prodigy from India, delivered a breathtaking performance in the semifinal of the ACC U19 Asia Cup 2024 against Sri Lanka. The young left-handed batter left spectators in awe with his fearless approach, especially during an extraordinary 31-run over at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Friday, December 6.The stunning 31-run over masterclass by Vaibhav SuryavanshiChasing a modest target of 174, Suryavanshi took charge in the second over of India’s innings, bowled by Sri Lanka’s Dunith Sigera. The over began with two consecutive sixes, followed by a perfectly executed cover drive for a boundary. The pressure on Sigera…
For all the talk about artificial intelligence upending the world, its economic effects remain uncertain. There is massive investment in AI but little clarity about what it will produce.Examining AI has become a significant part of Nobel-winning economist Daron Acemoglu’s work. An Institute Professor at MIT, Acemoglu has long studied the impact of technology in society, from modeling the large-scale adoption of innovations to conducting empirical studies about the impact of robots on jobs.In October, Acemoglu also shared the 2024 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel with two collaborators, Simon Johnson PhD ’89 of the…
Compounds found in cocoa are known to have health benefits. A new study adds to the evidence. Dulin/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Dulin/Getty Images The idea that eating cocoa-rich, dark chocolate may offer health benefits is not new. Cocoa is loaded with compounds called polyphenols that have been shown to help our bodies fend off inflammation, lower blood pressure and maybe even improve our moods. Now, a new study finds people who have a habit of eating a little dark chocolate — about an ounce per day — have a 21% lower risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, compared…
MANUFACTURING OUTPUT contracted to second straight month in October, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Friday. Preliminary results in the PSA’s latest Monthly Integrated Survey of Selected Industries (MISSI) showed that the factory output, as measured by the volume of production index (VoPI), fell by 1.8% year on year in October from the 5% decline in September. This was a reversal from the 1.4% growth a year earlier. On a month-on-month basis, the manufacturing sector’s VoPI increased by 2.8%, a turnaround from the 2.5% contraction in September. Stripping out seasonality factors, output declined by 0.4%, slower compared with the…
