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Holiday travel season begins, a lost waltz and Trump's guitars | Hot off the Wire podcastFive individuals sustained injuries in a serious collision between an LT Bus and a T4 Bus at Iyana Era along the Badagry Expressway earlier today. This was made known in a statement by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday. According to the statement, emergency responders, including officers from the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority and the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, acted quickly to rescue the victims and transport them to nearby hospitals for urgent medical care. The statement said, “The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has reported a significant road traffic accident involving an LT commercial bus and a T4 commercial bus at Iyana-Era, inward Agbara, along the Mile 2-Badagry Expressway. “Preliminary findings indicate that the T4 commercial bus, bearing registration number LSD 668 YE, was travelling at an excessive speed toward Agbara when its braking system failed. This mechanical malfunction led to a rear-end collision with an LT commercial bus (BDG 728 YE), which was stationary while loading passengers at the Iyana-Iba bus stop. “In a commendable demonstration of rapid response, LASTMA officials successfully rescued five severely injured passengers—three males and two females. The injured individuals were promptly transported to Eva-Life Hospital, situated at Pako near Iyana-Era, for immediate medical attention. Related News LASTMA unveils technology to report traffic violations LASTMA vows tough measures as crashes claim six Gov’s wife urges LASTMA officers to prioritise health “Security operatives from the Ijanikin Police Division provided critical support throughout the rescue operation, ensuring the safety of all involved and maintaining order at the accident site.” The General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, expressed sympathies to the injured passengers, wishing them a quick and full recovery. He also emphasized the need for regular vehicle maintenance, with a particular focus on the braking system. Bakare-Oki urged all drivers to perform comprehensive safety checks before setting out on any journey, whether within Lagos State or beyond. Click the link below to watch the video: https://x.com/MobilePunch/status/1872014231694147898?t=ba02B-gv0fUZiGyuhEZaJA&s=19
NEW YORK (AP) — Greg Gumbel, a longtime CBS sportscaster, has died from cancer, according to a statement from family released by CBS on Friday. He was 78. “He leaves behind a legacy of love, inspiration and dedication to over 50 extraordinary years in the sports broadcast industry; and his iconic voice will never be forgotten,” his wife Marcy Gumbel and daughter Michelle Gumbel said in a statement. In March, Gumbel missed his first NCAA Tournament since 1997 due to what he said at the time were family health issues. Gumbel was the studio host for CBS since returning to the network from NBC in 1998. Gumbel signed an extension with CBS last year that allowed him to continue hosting college basketball while stepping back from NFL announcing duties. In 2001, he announced Super Bowl XXXV for CBS, becoming the first Black announcer in the U.S. to call play-by-play of a major sports championship. David Berson, president and CEO of CBS Sports, described Greg Gumbel as breaking barriers and setting standards for others during his years as a voice for fans in sports, including in the NFL and March Madness. RELATED COVERAGE ‘Squid Game’ creator happy to see his characters killed off Saturday NFL draws larger audience than college games for rollout of 12-team playoff Q&A: Robert Eggers and Willem Dafoe reunite for ‘Nosferatu’ “A tremendous broadcaster and gifted storyteller, Greg led one of the most remarkable and groundbreaking sports broadcasting careers of all time,” said Berson. Gumbel had two stints at CBS, leaving the network for NBC when it lost football in 1994 and returning when it regained the contract in 1998. He hosted CBS’ coverage of the 1992 and 1994 Winter Olympics and called Major League Baseball games during its four-year run broadcasting the national pastime. But it was football and basketball where he was best known and made his biggest impact. Gumbel hosted CBS’ NFL studio show, “The NFL Today” from 1990 to 1993 and again in 2004. He also called NFL games as the network’s lead play-by-play announcer from 1998 to 2003, including Super Bowl XXXV and XXXVIII. He returned to the NFL booth in 2005, leaving that role after the 2022 season.None
Trump raced to pick many Cabinet posts. He took more time to settle on a treasury secretary WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump launched a blitz of picks for his Cabinet, but he took his time settling on billionaire investor Scott Bessent as his choice for treasury secretary. The Republican not only wanted someone who jibes with him, but an official who can execute his economic vision and look straight out of central casting while doing so. With his Yale University education and pedigree trading for Soros Fund Management before establishing his own funds, Bessent will be tasked with a delicate balancing act. Trump expects him to help reset the global trade order, enable trillions of dollars in tax cuts, ensure inflation stays in check, manage a ballooning national debt and still keep the financial markets confident. Voters rejected historic election reforms across the US, despite more than $100M push JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Election reform advocates had hoped for a big year at the ballot box. That's because a historic number of states were considering initiatives for ranked choice voting or to end partisan primaries. Instead, voters dealt them big losses in the November elections. Voters in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, Oregon and South Dakota all rejected proposed changes to their voting systems. In Alaska, a proposal to repeal ranked choice voting appears to have narrowly fallen short. The losses in many states came even though election reform supporters raised more than $100 million, easily outpacing opponents. Supporters say they aren't giving up but plan to retool their efforts. The week that upped the stakes of the Ukraine war KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — This past week has seen the most significant escalation in hostilities Ukraine has witnessed since Russia's full-scale invasion and marks a new chapter in the nearly three-year war. It began with U.S. President Joe Biden reversing a longstanding policy by granting Kyiv permission to deploy American longer-range missiles inside Russian territory and ended with Moscow striking Ukraine with a new experimental ballistic weapon that has alarmed the international community and heightened fears of further escalation. Israeli strikes without warning in central Beirut kill at least 15 as diplomats push for cease-fire BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) — Lebanese officials say Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 15 people and injured dozens in central Beirut as the once-rare strikes in the heart of Lebanon’s capital continue without Israeli warning. Diplomats are scrambling to broker a cease-fire but describe the disputed issues that remain. The current proposal calls for a two-month cease-fire during which Israeli forces would withdraw from Lebanon and Hezbollah would end its armed presence along the southern border south of the Litani River. Lebanon’s Health Ministry says Israeli bombardment has killed more than 3,500 people in Lebanon in the months of fighting that have turned into all-out war. Storm dumps record rain in Northern California, while US Northeast deals with winter storms HEALDSBURG, Calif. (AP) — A major storm continues to drop heavy snow and record rain in California, causing small landslides and flooding some streets. Meanwhile on the opposite coast blizzard or winter storm warnings were in effect Saturday for areas spanning from the Northeast to central Appalachia. The storm on the West Coast arrived in the Pacific Northwest earlier this week, killing two people and knocking out power to hundreds of thousands, before moving through Northern California. Forecasters predicted that both coasts would begin to see a reprieve from the storms as the system in the northeast moves into eastern Canada and the one in the West heads south. Even with access to blockbuster obesity drugs, some people don't lose weight Most people taking popular drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy to lose weight have shed significant pounds. But obesity experts say that roughly 20% of patients — as many as 1 in 5 — may not see robust results with the new medications. The response to the drugs varies from person to person and can depend on genetics, hormones and differences in how the brain regulates energy. Undiagnosed medical conditions and some drugs can prevent weight loss. Experts say it can take experimentation to help so-called nonresponders find results. Fighting between armed sectarian groups in restive northwestern Pakistan kills at least 37 people PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — A senior Pakistani police officer says fighting between armed sectarian groups in the country's restive northwest has killed at least 37 people. The overnight violence was the latest to rock Kurram, a district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, and comes days after a deadly gun ambush killed 42 people. The officer said Saturday that armed men torched shops, houses and government property overnight. Gunfire is ongoing between rival tribes. Although Sunnis and Shiites generally live together peacefully in Pakistan, tensions remain in some areas, especially Kurram. These Peruvian women left the Amazon, but their homeland still inspires their songs and crafts LIMA, Peru (AP) — Many Shipibo-Konibo craftswomen migrated from their Indigenous communities in the Amazon to Peru's capital, Lima, in the past few decades. Their ancestors' legacy remains present through their songs and techniques, and some of them have managed to make a living out of their crafts. Textiles, jewelry and paintings convey the culture, worldview and beliefs from the lands where they were born. Doctor at the heart of Turkey's newborn baby deaths case says he was a 'trusted' physician ISTANBUL (AP) — The Turkish doctor at the center of an alleged fraud scheme that led to the deaths of 10 babies says he was a “trusted” physician. Dr. Firat Sari is one of 47 people on trial accused of transferring newborn babies to neonatal units of private hospitals, where they were allegedly kept for prolonged and sometimes unnecessary treatments in order to receive social security payments. Sari said patients were referred to him because people trusted him and he did not bribe anyone involved with Turkey’s emergency medical phone line. Sari, said to be the plot’s ringleader, faces up to 583 years in prison. Hydrate. Make lists. Leave yourself time. And other tips for reducing holiday travel stress Travel, especially during the holiday season, can be stressful. But following some tips from the pros as you prepare for a trip can make for a smoother, less anxious experience. One expert traveler suggests making a list a week before you go of things you need to do and pack. Cross off each item as you complete it during the week. Another tip: Carry your comfort zone with you. That could mean noise-cancelling headphones, playlists meant to soothe airport travelers, entertainment and snacks from home. Carry a change of clothes and a phone charger in case of delays. Stay hydrated. Leave extra time. And know your airline's rules. Downloading the airline's app can help with that.WSO2 Founder and CEO Sanjiva Weerawarana called for radical reforms to modernize Sri Lanka’s financial system, proposing a cap on cash transactions at Rs 2.5 lakhs and the demonetization of the Rs 5,000 note. Speaking at a Central Bank lecture on “Unleashing the Digital Economy in Sri Lanka,” Weerawarana emphasized the urgent need to accelerate digital adoption to foster economic growth and improve transparency. Weerawarana himself was solicited for a cash payment when purchasing a vehicle. Reflecting on Sri Lanka’s progress in banking, Weerawarana noted how technology has revolutionized the industry. “Traditional banking required physical presence during limited hours. Today, with the aid of technology, we can do almost all transactions online, anytime and anywhere,” he remarked. However, despite these advancements, cash remains king, hindering broader digitization. Sri Lanka’s digital identity system has faced delays, despite having a strong foundation. With 96% of the population holding National ID cards and birth certificate coverage at 99.7%, the country is well-placed for digital transformation. However, Weerawarana criticized the lack of progress, pointing out, “Sri Lanka has been working on a digital ID project for 20 years and has nothing to show for it.” He also addressed the need for practical solutions to authentication challenges, cautioning against unnecessary complexity. “Real-world identity is not a seriously strong identity. Over-engineering digital identity solutions often doesn’t solve the actual problem,” he explained, advocating for scalable, user-friendly systems. The payment ecosystem highlights the country’s reliance on cash, revealing startling figures. Of the Rs 1.26 trillion in circulation, 77% is held outside the banking system, primarily in Rs 5,000 notes. While 19 million debit cards are active, only 1.9 million credit cards are in use, with unique holders likely fewer due to multiple cards. Additionally, government payments total Rs 330 billion annually, but digital payment platforms like Just Pay and Lanka QR remain underutilized. “Payment is the most fundamental component of an economy—moving money around in some form is essential,” Weerawarana stressed. He highlighted LankaPay’s “human bridge” initiative, which enables government departments to integrate digital payments even without advanced system setups, as an example of bridging gaps in the current ecosystem. Weerawarana’s recommendations to limit cash transactions and phase out Rs 5,000 notes aim to drive digital adoption and formalize the economy. By embracing these measures, combined with scalable digital ID systems and wider adoption of payment platforms, Sri Lanka could unlock significant economic potential. Weerawarana’s analysis of the current system showed that even with outdated forms of National Identity Cards which were susceptible to forgery there was limited mass scale identity fraud in the country. 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CLEVELAND (AP) — Shortly after doing a face-down snow angel, firing a few celebratory snowballs and singing “Jingle Bells” on his way to the media room, Jameis Winston ended his postgame news conference with a simple question. “Am I a Brown yet?” he asked. He is now. And who knows? Maybe for a lot longer than expected. Winston entered Cleveland football folklore on Thursday night by leading the Browns to a 24-19 win over the division rival Pittsburgh Steelers, who had their five-game winning streak stopped. Winston's performance at Huntington Bank Field, which transformed into the world's largest snow globe, not only made him an instantaneous hero in the eyes of Browns fans but added another wrinkle to the team's ever-changing, never-ending quarterback conundrum. In his fourth start since Deshaun Watson's season-ending Achilles tendon injury, Winston made enough big plays to help the Browns (3-8) get a victory that should quiet conjecture about coach Kevin Stefanski's job. Some wins mean more than others. In Cleveland, beating the Steelers is as big as it gets. But beyond any instant gratification, Winston has given the Browns more to consider as they move forward. Watson's future with Cleveland is highly uncertain since it will still be months before the team has a grip on whether he's even an option in 2025, his fourth year since signing a $230 million, fully guaranteed contract that has proven calamitous. It's also possible the Browns will cut ties with Watson. They signed Winston to a one-year contract to be Watson's backup. But the unexpected events of 2024 have changed plans and led to the possibility that the 30-year-old Winston could become Cleveland's full-time QB or a bridge to their next young one. So much is unclear. What's not is that Winston, who leaped into the end zone on fourth-and-2 for a TD to put the Browns ahead 18-6 in the fourth quarter, is a difference maker. With his larger-than-life personality and the joy he shows whether practicing or throwing three touchdown passes, he has lifted the Browns. A man of faith, he's made his teammates believe. Winston has done what Watson couldn't: made the Browns better. “A very, very authentic person,” Stefanski said Friday on a Zoom call. “He’s the same guy every single day. He's the same guy at 5 a.m. as he at 5 p.m. He brings great energy to everything he does, and I think his teammates appreciate that about him.” Winston, who is 2-2 as a starter with wins over the Steelers and Baltimore Ravens, has a knack for inspiring through fiery, preacher-like pregame speeches. But what has impressed the Browns is his ability to stay calm in the storm. “He doesn’t get rattled,” said Myles Garrett, who had three sacks against the Steelers . “He’s just tuned in and focused as anyone I’ve seen at that position. Turn the page. There was a turnover, came back to the sideline, ‘Love you. I’m sorry. We’re going to get it back.’ He was already on to the next one, ‘How can we complete the mission?’ “I have a lot of respect for him. First was from afar and now seeing it on the field in front of me, it’s a blessing to have someone who plays a game with such a passion and want-to. You can’t ask for a better teammate when they take those things to heart and they want to play for you like we’re actually brothers and that’s what we have to attain. That brotherhood.” What's working Winston has done something else Watson couldn't: move the offense. The Browns scored more than 20 points for just the second time this season, and like Joe Flacco a year ago, Winston has shown that Stefanski's system works with a quarterback patient enough to let plays develop and unafraid to take shots downfield. What needs help The conditions certainly were a factor, but the Browns were a miserable 1 of 10 on third down, a season-long trend. However, Cleveland converted all four fourth-down tries, including a fourth-and-3 pass from Winston to Jerry Jeudy with 2:36 left that helped set up Nick Chubb's go-ahead TD run. Stock up RT Jack Conklin. Garrett outplayed Steelers star T.J. Watt in their rivalry within the rivalry partly because Conklin did a nice job containing Pittsburgh's edge rusher, who was held without a sack and had one tackle for loss. Conklin has made a remarkable comeback since undergoing reconstructive knee surgery last year. Stock down Owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam. Their desire to build a dome is well intended, but an indoor game could never come close to matching the surreal setting of Thursday night, when snow swirled throughout the stadium and covered nearly all the yard lines and hash marks. “It was beautiful,” Winston said. Injuries WR Cedric Tillman is in the concussion protocol. He had two catches before taking a big hit on the final play of the third quarter. Key numbers 9 — Consecutive home wins for the Browns in Thursday night games. Three of those have come against Pittsburgh. What's next An extended break before visiting the Denver Broncos on Dec. 2. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFLDollar gains amid escalating geopolitical tensions
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Thanks to constant updates and improvements, the BMW X3 remains one of the leaders in its segment. Subscribe to the OBOZ.UA channels on Telegram and Viber to keep up with the latest events .Article content From taking it all off to selling it all off, an adult film star has sold her likeness to an AI company to reduce the pressures of her career. Chloe Amour, 33, has worked in the adult entertainment industry for years. Still, the Las Vegas-based performer recently decided to let her virtual alter ego shoulder some of the workload when unavailable. In what is becoming a growing trend, adult entertainers are using AI to maintain their presence online. “When I chat with my fans directly, sometimes there’s things that they want to talk about with me or there’s things that they want from me that I might not be able to give them,” she told the Daily Mail , per the New York Post . “But through AI, they have the same likeness of me and it’s like I can be everything that they want me to be, in a sense.” Amour made it known that she’s not trying to pull the wool over the eyes of her customers. “It’s very transparent because they’re aware that this is AI, it’s not me physically behind the device communicating with you — you know what you’re paying for,” she said. An AI company recently approached Amour with an offer to create her virtual counterpart. For a fee, she gave the company photos, videos and personal details to create the AI version. She said that AI still feels “scary and weird” to her at times, but she appreciates the ability to lighten her workload. “When you’re booked for (porn) shoots, you’re at the beck and call of that company,” she said. “You’re gonna be on set for anywhere between, four, six, eight, 10, 12 hours, who knows?” RECOMMENDED VIDEO It hasn’t all happened flawlessly. “I should’ve signed up with them sooner because I would’ve gotten a bigger bonus!” she said with a laugh. It’s all part of a new wave of technology to hit the industry. In some cases, fans can now create their own custom virtual partners, from their appearance to their personality traits, hobbies and sexual preferences. Platforms such as CamSoda have even allowed users to build personalized AI “girlfriends” that become permanent features on the site. Greg Isenburg, CEO of Late Checkout, predicted that “AI girlfriends” will create $1 billion in business, saying in a recent blog that he met a man in Miami who admitted that he spends $10,000 per month on AI girlfriends. Facebook and Instagram reportedly host thousands of explicit ads for AI-generated companions and “girlfriend” apps.
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