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The entire family fell ill after eating some food at their home. All of them were taken to hospital, but four succumbed while a mother and daughter were under treatment. Doctors have said that the mother is now out of danger,” officials said. The deceased include Fazal Hussain aged 40, his two daughters Rabia Kousar and Farmana Kousar and his son, Raftar Ahmad. “Mother identified as Shamima Akhtar is stable, but another daughter Ruksar is serious,” the officials said. “Fazal Hussain, his wife Shamim Akhter, 38, and the couple’s four children, hailing from Badhal Gorla village, were admitted to Rajouri Government Medical College hospital with severe dyspepsia late Saturday, the officials said. “Hussain died during treatment in the wee hours of Sunday, while his wife and the children were referred to Jammu for specialised treatment. Three of the children, Rabia Kousar, 15, Farmana Kouser, 12, and Rafter Ahmad, 4 died at Jammu Hospital. Akhter and her other daughter Ruksar, 12, are still under treatment. The entire village is in a state of shock and mourning as four members of the family of the village have died due to food poisoning leading to fear and consternation among the locals. Villagers have demanded that the exact cause of the lethal food poisoning must be determined and made public so that they remain vigilant about such food in the area. Police have registered a case in this incident and started an investigation. As per the initial investigation, there is no indication of any foul play in this case.
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POLITICAL parties will ramp up coalition talks this week in case Fianna Fail and Fine Gael fail to agree on policy and leave the door open for rivals. The Dail is set to meet on December 18 however it is unlikely that political talks will have agreed a new coalition government by then. Fianna Fail was the clear winner of the recent poll, securing 48 of 174 seats, ahead of Sinn Fein on 39 and Fine Gael on 38. The result left a greater imbalance of power than in the last government, with FF expecting their greater numbers to be reflected in Cabinet seats and crucially in the length of time Micheal Martin gets in the Taoiseach hot seat. Fianna Fail TD Mary Butler said she understands her party leader and Tanaiste Martin is set to meet with Fine Gael leader Simon Harris today. She insists she is hoping for a “strong, stable and secure government”, adding she will be “quite happy to work with my Fine Gael colleagues again”. She said: “I’ve worked with them for the last four-and-a-half years and we worked very, very well together, we delivered the majority of our programme for government . “We’re just starting into the talks now, my understanding is that the Taoiseach and the Tanaiste are going to meet tomorrow.” She said her party is very proud to have seen 48 TDs elected, but added to RTE : “The important thing is we enter these talks with an open mind, and we respect each other, and I have no doubt that what the people voted for was a strong effective government that will be able to withstand any of the shocks that might come our way in the time to come.” Fine Gael TD Martin Heydon says his party “can’t be taken for granted” in terms of its manifesto pledges. He said the work done now on agreeing policies between parties will be the “bedrock for how successful the next government will be”. He added: “That’s what matters to Fine Gael, that’s our clear focus.” He said Mr Harris is set to meet with the eight independent TDs and Labour leader Ivana Bacik on Monday. “I’m sure he’ll talk to Fianna Fail later in the week as well,” Mr Heydon added. “There was some informal discussion there last week, briefly between himself and the Tanaiste.” He also reiterated that his party does not intend to form a government with Sinn Fein . Sinn Fein TD Louise O’Reilly said Fianna Fail “is in the driving seat”, and Mr Martin “seems hellbent and intent on putting Simon Harris back at the Cabinet table and bringing Fine Gael in as their junior partner”. She added: “I wouldn’t downplay the numbers that the left have within the Dail, you’re talking about 66 TDs elected - that is a very large bloc, that is a bloc that will make sure that their voices are heard.” Meanwhile Michael Collins of Independent Ireland said the group he has joined with the two Healy-Rae brothers and Paul Gogarty, have not received a call from anyone yet. Simon Harris - Fine Gael- 2024 Leo Varadkar - Fine Gael - 2022 - 2024 Micheal Martin - Fianna Fail - 2020 - 2022 Leo Varadkar - Fine Gael - 2017 - 2020 Enda Kenny - Fine Gael - 2011 - 2017 Brian Cowen - Fianna Fail - 2008 - 2011 Bertie Ahern - Fianna Fail - 1997 - 2008 John Burton - Fine Gael - 1994 - 1997 Albert Reynolds - Fianna Fail - 1992 - 1994 Charles Haughey - Fianna Fail - 1987 -1992 Garret FitzGerald - Fine Gael - 1982 - 1987 Charles Haughey - Fianna Fail - 1982 Garret FitzGerald - Fine Gael - 1981 - 1982 Charles Haughey - Fianna Fail - 1979 - 1981 Jack Lynch - Fianna Fail - 1977 - 1979 Liam Cosgrave - Fine Gael - 1973 - 1977 Jack Lynch - Fianna Fail - 1966 - 1973 Sean F. Lemass - Fianna Fail - 1959 - 1966 Eamon de Valera - Fianna Fail - 1957 - 1959 John Costello - Cumann na nGaedheal - 1954 - 1957 Eamon de Valera - Fianna Fail - 1951 - 1954 John Costello - Cumann na nGaedheal - 1948 - 1951 Eamon de Valera - Fianna Fail - 1932 - 1948 William Thomas Cosgrave - Cumann na nGaedheal - 1922 - 1932
Trump says he can't guarantee tariffs won't raise US prices and won't rule out revenge prosecutionsBUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romania’s defiant far-right presidential candidate, Calin Georgescu, on Sunday stood outside a closed polling station to denounce a top court’s unprecedented decision to annul the first round of the vote in which he emerged as the frontrunner. The Constitutional Court on Friday canceled the election after a trove of declassified intelligence alleged Russia organized a sprawling campaign across social media to promote Georgescu. “Today is Constitution Day and there is nothing constitutional in Romania anymore. I am here in the name of democracy,” Georgescu, 62, told media in Mogosoaia, outside Bucharest. “By canceling democracy, our very freedom is canceled.” The court cited the illegal use of digital technologies including artificial intelligence, as well as undeclared sources of funding. Without naming Georgescu, the court said one candidate received “preferential treatment" on social media platforms, distorting voters’ expressed will. Despite being a huge outsider who declared zero campaign spending, Georgescu topped the polls in the first round on Nov. 24 , and was due on Sunday to face reformist Elena Lasconi of the Save Romania Union party in a runoff. Thirteen candidates ran in the first round of the presidential race in the European Union and NATO member country, the aftermath of which was gripped by myriad controversies including a recount of the vote ordered by the same court. New dates will be set to rerun the presidential vote from scratch. Romanian President Klaus Iohannis said in a statement marking Constitution Day on Sunday that “we find ourselves in a moment of profound responsibility toward the values that characterize us as a nation.” “The Romanian Constitution defines the framework within which the state and political life operate, serving as a shield against threats to democracy,” he said. “In turbulent times, state institutions are called upon to act with calm, wisdom and respect for the law, the Constitution and democracy.” George Simion, the 38-year-old leader of the far-right Alliance for the Unity of Romanians, told reporters outside a closed polling station in Bucharest on Sunday that the annulment amounted to an attack against democracy, saying Iohannis should “take a step back and respect the Constitution, not mock it.” “It is Constitution Day. It is a day of significance for Romanians. It is a day when Romanians should have gone to vote freely,” he said, adding that “blood was shed for this 35 years ago,” referring to Romania’s revolution in December 1989 that overthrew communism. After Georgescu unexpectedly topped the polls in the first round, his success left many political observers wondering how most local surveys had placed him behind at least five other candidates before the vote. Many observers attributed his success to his TikTok account, which now has 6.2 million likes and 565,000 followers. But some experts suspected Georgescu’s online following was artificially inflated, while Romania’s top security body alleged he was given preferential treatment by TikTok over other candidates. On Saturday, Romanian prosecutors conducted raids at three properties in the central city of Brasov linked to Bogdan Peschir, who is suspected of illegally financing a campaign to promote Georgescu. The raids were based on suspicions of voter corruption, money laundering and cyber fraud, prosecutors said. The secret services alleged that Peschir paid $381,000 (361,000 euros) to TikTok users to promote Georgescu content on the Chinese-owned platform. Intelligence authorities said information they obtained “revealed an aggressive promotion campaign” to increase and accelerate Georgescu’s popularity. There is no clear link between Peschir and alleged Russian interference. Russia denies meddling in Romania. On Friday, Georgescu's would-be opponent Lasconi also strongly condemned the court’s decision to annul the elections, saying it was “illegal, immoral, and crushes the very essence of democracy” and that the second round should have gone forward. Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more.The sudden and tragic passing of internet celebrity "Liu Dabeili" has shocked and saddened fans around the world. Liu Dabeili, known for her beauty and vibrant online presence, tragically lost her life following complications from a liposuction surgery she underwent at a local hospital. The news of her death has sparked a wave of concern and scrutiny over the growing trend of cosmetic procedures among young influencers.The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), has promised that the Federal Government won’t allow Polytechnics operating in the country to derail from fulfilling its mandates as skills, research and innovative platforms for Nigerian experts. The FG’s regulatory agency, reiterated the preparedness of the agency to ensure that Polytechnics churned out quality graduates with relevant skills, research orientation and innovative thinking that can reset the nation on the path of growth and development. The NBTE’s Executive Secretary, Professor Idris Bugaje, said spoke in Ikere-Ekiti Ekiti, headquarters of Ikere Local Government Area of Ekiti state at the weekend, during a facility tour of a private tertiary institution, Montgomery Polytechnic, for accreditation process prior to commencement of operations in 2025. The NBTE’s delegation, led by the Director of New Institutions, Hadji Bilikisu Daku, were at the permanent site of the new Polytechnic, located along Ikere-Iju road to inspect facilities for proper accreditation of some courses before kicking off proper academic activities. Inspecting the facilities, Bugaje represented by an official of the agency, Engr. Rasak Shoremekun, said quality assurance of Nigerian Polytechnic education will boost its stature for global reckoning. He commended the management of Montgomery Polytechnic for providing state- of- the- earth facilities to earn accreditation, encouraging the management to maintain the good standard as soon as academic activities take off in the institution. Describing polytechnic education as a vital tool for economic development, Bugaje advised the institution to place high premium on research and skill acquisition, stating that no country can develop or make headway in innovation without adequate research, skill acquisition and exploration. He said, “The Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Federal Ministry of Education will continue to ensure that all our Polytechnics put in place measures to achieve its focus of producing skilled and innovative graduates, who are also research driven. “It is our vision to ensure that every Polytechnic should meet the set standards before proper accreditation and we shall pursue this with vigour and strength.” In his submission, the founder of the Polytechnic, Honourable Femi Bamisile, said he established the institution to fulfill his passion and love for the development of education in the country. Bamisile, who represents Gbonyin/Emure/Ekiti East Federal Constituency at the lower legislative chamber, solicited the support of the agency as well as other good citizens in developing the institution. “I need the support of all Nigerians to bring my vision to fruition. Polytechnic education is pivotal to the survival and success of our nation. We are now seeing the reality of having graduates that are skilled and innovative. this is a fact we can’t run away from”, Bamisile said. The Rector of the Polytechnic, Dr. Francis Olowe, said the institution has put all machinery in motion to begin academic activities as soon as the NBTE accredits some of the courses in the institution. Olowe posited that some of the courses expected to be accredited by the NBTE are: Accountancy, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering and Science Laboratory Technology, among others. ALSO READ FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE NADF partners NBTE to implement national agricultural, technical training for youths Get real-time news updates from Tribune Online! Follow us on WhatsApp for breaking news, exclusive stories and interviews, and much more. Join our WhatsApp Channel now
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NEW YORK — Talaysia Cooper scored 19 of her 23 points in the second half to help Tennessee beat No. 17 Iowa 78-68 on Saturday night in the inaugural Women's Champions Classic. Her jumper with 3:04 left in the fourth gave the Lady Vols (7-0) a 68-67 lead and sparked a 12-1 run to close the game away. Cooper scored four straight in the spurt including one off a steal on the inbounds with 1:23 left to seal the victory. Lucy Olsen scored 23 points for Iowa (8-1), which committed a season-high 30 turnovers. No. 2 UConn routed 22nd-ranked Louisville 85-52 in the second game of the doubleheader. It was a matchup of two first-year head coaches at their schools. Jan Jensen took over for Lisa Bluder, who retired in the offseason after leading Iowa to two straight national championship games. Jensen, who was an assistant at Iowa for the previous 24 years, was the first coach in school history to begin her career 8-0. Kim Caldwell came to Tennessee after a successful stint at Marshall and before that at Division II Glenville State. She brought her fast-paced pressing style to Tennessee as well as her hockey line changes. The Lady Vols constantly sub players in and out every minute or two to keep them fresh. Iowa struggled against the frantic pace and committed 18 of its turnovers in the first half as the game was tied at 35 at the break. Neither team could build much of a lead in the second half until Cooper sparked the game-changing run in the final few minutes. Chamique Holdsclaw, Diamond DeShields, Rickea Jackson, Andraya Carter and Sue Bird were all in attendance at Barclays Center, sitting courtside along with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert. This was the first meeting between the storied programs since 1993 when Pat Summitt and C. Vivian Stringer were coaching the schools. Stay Informed: Subscribe to Our Newsletter Today
Stock market today: Wall Street drifts higher in mixed trading as Nasdaq hits a recordWhen you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more When the power goes out or off-grid adventure calls, two modern solutions allow you to continue accessing electrical power: portable generators and power stations. These devices both provide mobile power — serving as a power supply for individual items or backup to your home's primary energy source — and are designed with portability in mind, thanks to their (relatively) compact shape and weight, as well as wheels and handles for easy transport. Portable generators convert gasoline or propane into electricity and offer a high output that's perfect for power-hungry appliances and equipment for construction sites, food trucks, and prolonged power outages. Power stations — essentially large rechargeable batteries — provide silent, emission-free energy that's well-suited to camping, outdoor events, and those who prefer clean indoor backup power. Whether you're interested in preparing for extreme weather events or want to maintain power access during outdoor recreation activities, one of these mobile units will get the job done. It just comes down to identifying which of these will best suit your needs. What are portable generators In the words of Nate Wade, merchandise manager at Batteries Plus , “a portable generator converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.” By using an internal combustion engine to power an alternator, these machines essentially allow you to use fuel (either gasoline, propane, or diesel) to generate electricity — to power a range of electronic devices. Unlike larger fixed generators, portable generators are designed to be easily transported, featuring sturdy carrying handles for smaller models and wheeled bases for larger machines. This mobility makes them particularly useful for areas without easy access to power. According to Wade, outdoor events (powering lighting and sound systems), construction job sites where temporary power is needed for tools or equipment, as well as a backup power source in the event of an outage at home, are all typical use cases for a portable generator. Portable generators can vary in terms of overall power output (measured in watt-hours (Wh)), from larger 5000-watt versions that can power larger appliances like refrigerators for 8-12 hours to smaller items like lights and fans for 10+ hours on a 2000-watt model. With standard outlets identical to those in your home, you can plug in smaller devices like smartphones and tablets as well. Conventional generators: These run at full capacity at all times, regardless of the electrical output required. This makes them louder than inverter generators and less efficient. Wade added that they’re also cheaper, “letting you back up essential functions with higher wattage demands without breaking the bank.” Inverter generators : Built with advanced technology, inverter generators have the ability to adjust their power output to match demand. This makes them more efficient, producing less emissions and overall noise than conventional generators. “Inverter generators are also more compact and lightweight and are ideal for powering delicate electronics,” says Wade. Portable generator pros and cons Read more in our guide to the best portable generators . What are power stations A power station (also called a portable power generator) is a rechargeable battery system that can power electronic devices and appliances. According to Wade, these devices store electricity in built-in rechargeable batteries and “can be charged via wall outlets, solar panels, or even car chargers”. They typically feature multiple output options like AC outlets, USB ports, and DC outputs for a variety of charging options. Wade explained that some power stations use lithium-ion batteries while others use newer battery chemistries like lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4). These newer batteries provide increased thermal stability — naturally increasing their overall safety — and a longer lifespan than standard lithium-ion options. Their quiet operation and portability make power stations ideal for off-grid activities like camping or road trips that benefit from reduced noise levels. Since they don’t generate any fumes, they’re also ideal for indoor use, which is especially convenient for powering phones, laptops, and other electronics in an emergency. While there aren’t specific types of power stations (like portable generators), they do come in a range of capacities, which can help customers determine which is best for their needs. Small (under 300Wh): These compact models are best for charging smaller items like laptops, smartphones, smartwatches, and tablets. Medium (300 - 1000Wh): In addition to smaller items, these can power small appliances like small fans, CPAP machines, LED lights, and coffee makers. Large (over 1000Wh): These power stations can handle high-draw appliances like refrigerators, electric grills, window unit AC units, or multiple smaller items at once. (Although actual runtime depends on the amount and wattage requirements of the item's drawing power). Portable generator vs. power stations: The differences The main difference between portable generators and power stations is their power source. Generators run on fuel, such as gas or propane, while power stations run on stored battery power. 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Wade explains that this means “generators offer higher power output for longer periods, while power stations are more suited to small devices and shorter usage times”. Noise and emissions are the clearest differences between the two options. The combustion engine of a portable generator produces high noise levels and potentially deadly carbon monoxide ( much more than an automobile ). Because of these factors (particularly the high risk of carbon monoxide poisoning), generators cannot be used indoors. Power stations run with almost zero noise and no emissions and can be used indoors without issue. Generators are also generally much larger, heavier, and more challenging to transport than power stations. This superior portability makes power stations much more convenient to store when not in use and to carry to and from a vehicle or different area of your home. The bottom line In a nutshell, while generators are more powerful and run longer, power stations are significantly easier to use and maintain. For those whose top priority is emergency use in a power outage and who don’t want to be hindered by limited runtime or slow solar charging, a portable generator is the best choice. Just make sure you’re comfortable handling the maintenance requirements and aware of the carbon monoxide risk (these emissions can affect those inside your home, even when used within 20 feet of a window). If convenient transport and short-term, portable power is your goal, go with a power station. Just make sure that their limited capacity is still sufficient to power your items.
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