wolf quest casino One of the prevalent misconceptions about "Trump 2.0" is the belief that it must be a direct replica or continuation of former President Donald Trump. Professor Ouyang Hui emphasizes the importance of recognizing that political phenomena are complex and multifaceted. Rather than expecting a singular individual to embody the entirety of Trump's legacy, it is crucial to acknowledge the nuances and variations within this evolving political landscape.CALGARY, Alberta – Last season, after 19 games and an injury-riddled 5-10-4 start by the Minnesota Wild, coach Dean Evason was dismissed and John Hynes came in to take over the team. Heading into Saturday’s afternoon meeting with the Calgary Flames, Hynes’ 2024-25 team had played 19 games, and was sitting at 13-3-3. With a full year in Minnesota on his resume now, it is increasingly clear that players have bought in to the coach’s tactics and style, after missing the playoffs last season. “Anytime a coach takes over in the middle of the season, it’s a bit of a process,” said Wild defenseman Zach Bogosian after their Friday afternoon skate at Scotiabank Saddledome. “At times, we were the team that we are right now in certain stretches, but I think the consistency is much better this year. It’s showed.” Of course, cynical Minnesota sports fans who are quick to consider any stretch of success a mirage will point to 2011, when Mike Yeo was in his first full season as the Wild’s coach. Following a Dec. 10 win in Arizona, the Wild were 20-7-3 with the best record in the NHL. They finished sub-.500 and missed the playoffs that year. Still, as the Wild keep winning — most notably on the road — we’re getting past the point that what Hynes is doing can just be classified as a hot start. “To be honest, that’s kind of what the focus is on, that is you’re starting to see some things really take hold, right?,” Hynes said Friday. “The second half of last year into the training camp, to now, so we’re kind of coming up on what a year together basically. So, it’s more automatic. You’re starting to see the mindset of the team, the maturity.” With 13 wins and 29 points through their first 19 games, this is statistically the best start to a season in franchise history, surpassing their 12 wins and 26 points to start the 2018-19 campaign. Travis Boyd makes hometown team debut He wore maroon and gold, not red and green, on March 27, 2015, the last time Travis Boyd represented his home state in a hockey game. On that afternoon, at a NCAA regional in New Hampshire, Boyd and the Gophers lost 4-1 to Minnesota Duluth to end his final college hockey season. On Saturday in Calgary, after an emergency recall due to the injuries suffered by Kirill Kaprizov and Marat Khusnutdinov in Edmonton, the 31-year-old native of Hopkins, Minn., turned in his first game in a Wild sweater. Boyd signed with the Wild over the summer as a free agent after spending the previous three seasons with the Arizona Coyotes, although he was limited to just 16 games in 2023-24 following an upper body injury that required surgery. He had recorded two goals and 11 points in 13 games with the Iowa Wild this season, prior to the call-up. Boyd was an all-Big Ten second teamer as a Gophers’ senior, and played more than 300 NHL games for Washington, Toronto, Vancouver and Arizona prior to signing with the Wild. He became the 35th Minnesota-born player to skate for the Wild. Related ArticlesTimberwolves clear the air after Toronto debacle: ‘Name a perfect family. I have never seen one.’

President-elect Donald Trump said on Saturday that he wants real estate developer Charles Kushner, father of Mr Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, to serve as ambassador to France. Mr Trump made the announcement in a Truth Social post, calling Charles Kushner “a tremendous business leader, philanthropist, & dealmaker”. Mr Kushner is the founder of Kushner Companies, a real estate firm. Jared Kushner is a former senior Trump adviser who is married to Trump’s eldest daughter, Ivanka. The elder Mr Kushner was pardoned by Trump in December 2020 after pleading guilty years earlier to tax evasion and making illegal campaign donations. Prosecutors alleged that after Charles Kushner discovered his brother-in-law was co-operating with federal authorities in an investigation, he hatched a scheme for revenge and intimidation. Mr Kushner hired a prostitute to lure his brother-in-law, then arranged to have the encounter in a New Jersey motel room recorded with a hidden camera and the recording sent to his own sister, the man’s wife, prosecutors said. Mr Kushner eventually pleaded guilty to 18 counts including tax evasion and witness tampering. He was sentenced in 2005 to two years in prison – the most he could receive under a plea deal, but less than what Chris Christie, the US attorney for New Jersey at the time and later governor and Republican presidential candidate, had sought. Mr Christie has blamed Jared Kushner for his firing from Mr Trump’s transition team in 2016, and has called Charles Kushner’s offences “one of the most loathsome, disgusting crimes that I prosecuted when I was US attorney”. Mr Trump and the elder Mr Kushner knew each other from real estate circles and their children were married in 2009.Mr Trump made the announcement in a Truth Social post, calling Charles Kushner “a tremendous business leader, philanthropist, & dealmaker”. Mr Kushner is the founder of Kushner Companies, a real estate firm. Jared Kushner is a former senior Trump adviser who is married to Trump’s eldest daughter, Ivanka. The elder Mr Kushner was pardoned by Trump in December 2020 after pleading guilty years earlier to tax evasion and making illegal campaign donations. Prosecutors alleged that after Charles Kushner discovered his brother-in-law was co-operating with federal authorities in an investigation, he hatched a scheme for revenge and intimidation. Mr Kushner hired a prostitute to lure his brother-in-law, then arranged to have the encounter in a New Jersey motel room recorded with a hidden camera and the recording sent to his own sister, the man’s wife, prosecutors said. Mr Kushner eventually pleaded guilty to 18 counts including tax evasion and witness tampering. He was sentenced in 2005 to two years in prison – the most he could receive under a plea deal, but less than what Chris Christie, the US attorney for New Jersey at the time and later governor and Republican presidential candidate, had sought. Mr Christie has blamed Jared Kushner for his firing from Mr Trump’s transition team in 2016, and has called Charles Kushner’s offences “one of the most loathsome, disgusting crimes that I prosecuted when I was US attorney”. Mr Trump and the elder Mr Kushner knew each other from real estate circles and their children were married in 2009.

Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president, has died at 100 ATLANTA (AP) — Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has died. He was 100 years old and had spent roughly 22 months in hospice care. The Georgia peanut farmer served one turbulent term in the White House before building a reputation as a global humanitarian and champion of democracy. He defeated President Gerald Ford in 1976 promising to restore trust in government but lost to Ronald Reagan four years later amid soaring inflation, gas station lines and the Iran hostage crisis. He and his wife Rosalynn then formed The Carter Center, and he earned a Nobel Peace Prize while making himself the most internationally engaged of former presidents. The Carter Center said he died peacefully Sunday afternoon in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by his family. Jimmy Carter: Many evolutions for a centenarian ‘citizen of the world’ PLAINS, Ga. (AP) — The 39th and longest-lived U.S. president, James Earl Carter Jr., died Sunday at the age of 100. His life ended where it began, in Plains, Georgia. He left and returned to the tiny town many times as he climbed to the nation’s highest office and lost it after four tumultuous years. Carter spent the next 40 years setting new standards for what a former president can do. Carter wrote nearly a decade ago that he found all the phases of his life challenging but also successful and enjoyable. The Democrat's principled but pragmatic approach defied American political labels, especially the idea that one-term presidents are failures. The Latest: Former President Jimmy Carter is dead at age 100 Former President Jimmy Carter has died at the age of 100. The 39th president of the United States was a Georgia peanut farmer who sought to restore trust in government when he assumed the presidency in 1977 and then built a reputation for tireless work as a humanitarian. He earned a Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. He died Sunday, more than a year after entering hospice care, at his home in Plains, Georgia. Carter was sworn in as president on Jan. 20, 1977, after defeating President Gerald R. Ford in the 1976 general election. He left office on Jan. 20, 1981, following his 1980 general election loss to Ronald Reagan. Jimmy Carter: A brief bio Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has died at his home in Plains, Georgia. His death comes more than a year after the former president entered hospice care. He was 100 years old. Jetliner skids off runway and bursts into flames while landing in South Korea, killing 179 SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A jetliner skidded off a runway, slammed into a concrete fence and burst into flames in South Korea after its landing gear apparently failed to deploy. Officials said all but two of the 181 people on board were killed Sunday in one of the country’s worst aviation disasters. The 737-800 operated by Jeju Air plane arrived from Bangkok and crashed while attempting to land in the town of Muan, about 290 kilometers (180 miles) south of Seoul. Footage of the crash aired by South Korean television channels showed the plane skidding across the airstrip at high speed, evidently with its landing gear still closed. Tornadoes in Texas and Mississippi kill 2 and injure 6 as severe weather system moves east HOUSTON (AP) — A strong storm system is threatening to whip up tornadoes in parts of the U.S. Southeast, a day after severe weather claimed at least two lives as twisters touched down in Texas and Mississippi. Strong storms moving eastward Sunday are expected to continue producing gusty, damaging winds, hail and tornadoes through Sunday. That is according to National Weather Service meteorologist Frank Pereira. So far, the line of severe weather has led to about 40 tornado reports from southeastern Texas to Alabama, Pereira said, but those reports remain unconfirmed until surveys of damage are completed. Israeli hospital says Netanyahu has undergone successful prostate surgery TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — An Israeli hospital says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has undergone successful prostate surgery. Jerusalem’s Hadassah Medical Center said his prostate was removed late Sunday and that he was recovering. Netanyahu’s office had said Justice Minister Yariv Levin, a close ally, would serve as acting prime minister during the procedure. Doctors ordered the operation after detecting an infection last week. Netanyahu is expected to remain hospitalized for several days. With so much at stake, Netanyahu’s health in wartime is a concern for both Israelis and the wider world. Syria's de facto leader says it could take up to 4 years to hold elections BEIRUT (AP) — Syria’s de facto leader has said it could take up to four years to hold elections in Syria, and that he plans on dissolving his Islamist group that led the country’s insurgency at an anticipated national dialogue summit for the country. Ahmad al-Sharaa, who leads Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the group leading the new authority in Syria, made the remarks in an interview Sunday. That's according to the Saudi television network Al-Arabiyya. It comes almost a month after a lightning insurgency led by HTS overthrew President Bashar Assad’s decades-long rule, ending the country’s uprising-turned civil war that started back in 2011. A fourth infant dies of the winter cold in Gaza as families share blankets in seaside tents DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — A fourth infant has died of hypothermia in Gaza, where hundreds of thousands of Palestinians displaced by nearly 15 months of war are huddled in tents along the rainy, windswept coast as winter arrives. The baby's father says the 20-day-old child was found with his head as “cold as ice” Sunday morning in their tent. The baby’s twin brother was moved to the intensive care unit of Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital. Their father says the twins were born one month premature and spent just a day in hospital, which like other Gaza health centers has been overwhelmed and only partially functions. Musk causes uproar for backing Germany's far-right party ahead of key elections BERLIN (AP) — Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has caused uproar after backing Germany’s far-right party in a major newspaper ahead of key parliamentary elections in the Western European country, leading to the resignation of the paper’s opinion editor in protest. Germany is to vote in an early election on Feb. 23 after Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s three-party governing coalition collapsed last month in a dispute over how to revitalize the country’s stagnant economy. Musk’s guest opinion piece for Welt am Sonntag, published in German over the weekend, was the second time this month he supported the Alternative for Germany, or AfD.FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — MiLaysia Fulwiley’s 14 points led seven players in double figures as fourth-ranked South Carolina overwhelmed Purdue 99-51 in the Women’s Fort Myers Tip-Off on Saturday. Ashlyn Watkins and Tessa Johnson added 13 points, Chloe Kitts and Bree Hall had 12, Joyce Edwards 11 and Maddy McDaniel 10 for the Gamecocks (7-1). Purdue’s Destini Lombard led all scorers with 24 points. At one point, Purdue (4-3) and South Carolina (7-1) were tied 10-10. But coming out of a timeout, the Gamecocks went on a 13-2 run. South Carolina kept extending the lead. The Gamecocks led 53-18 at halftime and 78-31 after three quarters. No. 10 MARYLAND 66, GEORGE MASON 56 ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Kaylene Smikle scored 16 points and made a couple key baskets down the stretch to help No. 10 Maryland hold off George Mason in a matchup of unbeatens at the Navy Classic. The Terrapins (7-0) led by just two when Smikle stole the ball and made a layup while being fouled. The free throw pushed the lead to 58-53. Then a putback by Smikle put Maryland up by seven. The Terps won despite shooting 13 of 26 on free throws. George Mason (6-1) trailed by 10 at halftime before outscoring Maryland 18-7 in the third quarter. The Patriots’ final lead was 49-48 in the fourth after a jumper by Kennedy Harris. Harris led George Mason with 26 points. Maryland is off to its best start since winning its first 12 games in 2018-19. No. 15 IOWA ST. 75, MIDDLE TENNESSEE 59 FORT MEYERS, Fla. (AP) — Audi Crooks scored 21 points and No. 15 Iowa State rebounded from a 40-point loss to South Carolina with a win over Middle Tennessee in the Fort Meyers Women’s Tip-Off. The Cyclones closed the first half on a 10-2 run to lead 41-33. Mackenzie Hare had a steal she turned into a three-point play and Addy Brown had a buzzer-beating 3-pointer. Brown finished with 12 points and eight rebounds for the Cyclones (6-2), who shot 55% from the field with eight 3-pointers. Ta’Mia Scott scored 24 points, 17 in the second half, for the Blue Racers (6-2). Anastasiia Boldyreva and Jalynn Gregory both added 14. The Blue Racers shot 28% in the first half and finished at 31.5%. No. 18 MISSISSIPPI 89, ALABAMA ST. 24 OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Sira Thienou scored 16 points with six rebounds, five assists and four steals and No. 18 Mississippi coasted to an win over Alabama State. Starr Jacobs and Christeen Iwuala both added 12 points and Kennedy Todd-Williams had 11 for the Rebels (5-2), who had a breather after losing to No. 2 UConn by 13 in the Bahamas. Kaitlyn Bryant had seven points to lead the Hornets (2-5), who shot 19% with 33 turnovers and were outrebounded 43-25. Alabama State was 1 of 8 with 11 turnovers in the first quarter, falling behind 24-4. The Hornets were 2 of 11 with seven giveaways in the second quarter when they were outscored 33-6 to trail 57-10 at the half. No. 24 LOUISVILLE 79, COLORADO 71 BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Nyla Harris had 14 points and Jayda Curry scored 10 of her 14 points in the fourth quarter to help No. 24 Louisville get past Colorado. The Cardinals led 56-55 after three quarters before pulling away in the fourth by scoring 16 unanswered points, capped by a fast-break layup by Curry, before Colorado made its first field goal of the frame with 2:48 left. Colorado scored the next six points to get within single digits at 72-63, but freshman Tajianna Roberts banked in a jumper in the lane at the other end. Izela Arenas sealed it on two free throws with 24.9 seconds left for a nine-point lead. Roberts finished with 13 and Arenas had 11 for Louisville (5-2).

Bucknell 51, Youngstown State 36Glebe House, located in the village of Childrey near , is set along a gravel drive with a gated entrance. The neo-Georgian property was built in 2010 by the current owners and is on the market for £2,750,000. The three storey house extends to more than 5600 square foot and lends itself "beautifully" to both family life and entertaining, according to Savills. The property is surrounded by landscaped gardens, with the entrance featuring a box privet hedging which defines the sweeping drive and pleached lime trees. Marble floors, solid oak doors and walnut cabinetry are featured throughout the property, and in the central reception hall is an imperial staircase which leads to all the ground floor rooms. On the ground floor is a cinema room with a surround sound system, as well as a study with fitted cupboards and bookshelves. The open plan kitchen has "bespoke" units and a substantial work island with a breakfast bar. Appliances in the kitchen include a Falcon range oven, a Miele microwave and a coffee machines, plus a wine cooler. The breakfast area of the kitchen has French doors opening to terraces and fitted units and there is a spiral wine cellar. From the kitchen is a boot room with a side entrance. On the first floor, the principal suite has walk-in dressing room with walnut wood wardrobes and en suite bathroom. There are three further bedrooms - two of which are en suite, and a large family bathroom - as well as a laundry room. The second floor, with high ceilings and roof lights, is "ideal for children/teenagers" with three bedrooms and three shower rooms. Outside, there is a detached double garage with electric doors as well as a further detached garden store. To the rear of the property, the garden reflects the symmetry of the house. Oak pergolas, pathways and tidy yew topiary create form, with rose beds and well stocked herbaceous borders, there is garden lighting. Nicky Quentel, who is marketing the property on behalf of Savills, said: "Situated within the pretty and historic village of Childrey, Glebe House blends the elegance and grandeur of a Georgian period home with all the contemporary creature comforts of a new build – making for a superb and spacious family home of over 5,600 square feet." Sign up for a digital subscription now: As a digital subscriber you will get: Unlimited access to the Oxford Mail website Advert-light access Reader rewards Full access to our app

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In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, robust cloud security has become imperative for organizations leveraging the power of cloud computing. Manpreet Singh Sachdeva , an expert in advanced cloud technologies, delves into transformative techniques and challenges that shape the cloud security domain, underscoring its significance for businesses and global digital transformation. Building Security from the Ground Up: Identity and Access Management (IAM) Identity and Access Management (IAM) forms the cornerstone of cloud security, ensuring that only authorized personnel access sensitive resources. Modern IAM implementations emphasize multi-factor authentication (MFA), which reduces account takeover risks by nearly 99.9%. Least privilege access protocols further mitigate security incidents by granting users the minimal permissions necessary for their roles. Role-based access control (RBAC) has emerged as a powerful tool, streamlining access management and bolstering operational efficiency across cloud environments. Encryption: Safeguarding Data Integrity and Confidentiality Encryption remains pivotal in protecting data both at rest and in transit. End-to-end encryption has become the gold standard for securing sensitive information during its entire lifecycle. Emerging techniques like homomorphic encryption enable computations on encrypted data without decryption, a groundbreaking advancement for privacy-preserving operations. Additionally, effective encryption key management systems (KMS) and data masking techniques ensure that sensitive data is securely stored and accessed. Securing the Heart of Modern Systems: APIs and Microservices With the rise of microservices architectures, APIs have become critical enablers of seamless system integration and prime targets for cyberattacks. Advanced security measures, such as OAuth and OpenID Connect protocols, ensure secure authentication across API ecosystems. API gateways offer centralized control for security and traffic monitoring, mitigating risks like DDoS attacks. Furthermore, implementing rate-limiting techniques has proven effective in curbing API abuse, significantly enhancing resilience. Integrating Security into Development: DevSecOps Practices The integration of security practices into the software development lifecycle, known as DevSecOps, has reshaped how organizations address vulnerabilities. Automated tools for code analysis and vulnerability scanning identify threats early in the development phase. Embedding compliance checks into CI/CD pipelines has reduced security gaps, while continuous security validation has become a hallmark of secure software delivery. The Unseen Adversaries: Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) APTs represent a sophisticated category of cyberattacks, targeting critical systems over extended periods. Advanced detection systems, leveraging machine learning-based anomaly detection, have significantly improved threat identification rates. Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions play a critical role by correlating data across systems, offering a comprehensive view of potential vulnerabilities. Proactive measures against APTs have emerged as a critical focus in safeguarding organizational assets. Addressing Insider Threats Insider threats, both accidental and malicious, contribute to a significant proportion of cloud-related breaches. Robust IAM policies, coupled with user behavior analytics (UBA), provide organizations with tools to detect and mitigate anomalous activities. Data loss prevention (DLP) technologies further ensure that sensitive information remains protected, preventing unauthorized data exfiltration and minimizing risks posed by insider actions. Navigating the Maze of Compliance and Regulations Compliance with stringent data protection regulations, such as GDPR, is a growing challenge for businesses operating in multi-cloud environments. Encryption and data residency solutions address these complexities, ensuring that organizations meet global standards. Regular security audits and certifications are indispensable, enabling organizations to proactively identify compliance gaps and maintain regulatory adherence. In conclusion, as cloud technologies revolutionize industries, the importance of advanced security measures cannot be overstated. Manpreet Singh Sachdeva 's valuable insights highlight the necessity of innovative approaches to cloud security in tackling dynamic and sophisticated challenges. By emphasizing robust, scalable, and proactive security frameworks, organizations can safeguard their assets while fostering trust in the digital ecosystem. This commitment not only ensures resilience against emerging threats but also supports the growth of a secure, interconnected, and sustainable global digital future.The WaPo’s call to shield Israel from ICC prosecution

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey gambling regulators have handed out $40,000 in fines to two sportsbooks and a tech company for violations that included taking bets on unauthorized events, and on games that had already ended. In information made public Monday, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement fined DraftKings $20,000. It also levied $10,000 fines on Rush Street Interactive NJ and the sports betting technology company Kambi. According to documents released by the state, Rush Street accepted 16 bets worth $1,523 in Nov. 2021 on a college basketball game between the University of North Carolina-Asheville and Tennessee Tech University after the game had already concluded with a UNC victory. Kambi told the enforcement division that a trader had failed to manually remove that game from its betting markets, saying it had stopped receiving messages from its own sports data provider due to a network connectivity error. Kambi said it has updated its guidelines and retrained its traders to prevent a recurrence. Kambi, which is based in Malta, did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment Monday. Rush Street declined comment, and DraftKings had no immediate comment Monday. DraftKings stopped using Kambi in 2021. In March 2022 Rush Street took seven bets totaling just under $2,900 on three Magic City Jai Alai games after the results were already known. Kambi told the division it experienced a connectivity issue that allowed the bets to be accepted after the games were over. An explanation of what Kambi did to address the situation was blacked out in documents released by the division. A month earlier Rush Street took 13 wagers worth $8,150 with pre-match odds on a Professional Golf Association match after the event had already begun. In this case, Kambi told the division a newly hired trader failed to enter the correct closing time time for bets on the event. The trader and a supervisor underwent retraining. DraftKings was fined for taking bets on unapproved events including Russian basketball for nine months in 2020 and 2021. It eventually voided over $61,000 in bets and returned the money to customers after being directed to do so by the state. In this case, Kambi told the division it misidentified this particular Russian basketball league as one that was approved for wagering in New Jersey. DraftKings told the state it did not catch the error, either. In 2020, DraftKings accepted 484 wagers on unapproved table tennis matches. Kambi incorrectly enabled the events for wagering without conditions required by the state, the division said. In Feb. 2022, the division said DraftKings took pre-season NFL bets involving specific players but did not give the state specific information on what information was to be included in the bets, drawing 182 wagers worth nearly $7,000 that were later voided and refunded to customers. Follow Wayne Parry on X at www.twitter.com/WayneParryAC

Last-minute errands often seem to pop up on Christmas and Christmas Eve, whether it's buying a quick present or picking up one last ingredient. Many stores and offices are closed on the two holidays to give employees a chance to spend time with loved ones during the holiday season. This year, Christmas Eve falls on Tuesday, Dec. 24, and Christmas falls on Wednesday, Dec. 25. Before heading out, make sure to check the times of locally owned businesses. Here's what's open and closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 2024. Albertsons Companies' stores – Safeway, Albertsons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Randalls, Shaw's, Vons and Tom Thumb – will be open Christmas Eve with reduced hours. Many of those banner stores and pharmacies, including Jewel-Osco, Randalls, Shaw's and Tom Thumb, will be closed Christmas Day. Some Albertsons, Safeway, ACME and Vons stores will be open with adjusted hours. The company said to check with your local store before visiting on Christmas. Another grocery giant, Kroger, will mostly operate on normal hours Christmas Eve, but will be closed Christmas Day. Along with Kroger, the company owns Ralphs, Dillons, Smith's, King Soopers, Fry's, QFC, City Market, Owen's, Jay C, Pay Less, Baker's, Gerbes, Harris Teeter, Pick 'n Save, Metro Market, Mariano's, Fred Meyer, Food 4 Less and Foods Co. Whole Foods, Aldi and specialty grocer Trader Joe's are open on modified hours Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day. Warehouse club Costco is closed on Christmas. Sam's Club closes at 6 p.m. local time on Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas Day. Walmart stores will close at 6 p.m. local time on Christmas Eve and all stores are closed on Christmas Day. Target will be open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. local time Christmas Eve, but it will be closed on Christmas. Home Depot says to check with your local store, but locations will generally close at 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve and remain closed on Christmas Day. Lowe's will be open as normal on Christmas Eve and will close on Christmas Day. Department store Macy's will be open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time on Christmas Eve and close on Christmas Day. Kohl's will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time on Christmas Eve and close on Christmas. Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack stores will be open with limited store hours on Christmas Eve and close the next day. Most banks follow the Federal Reserve banking holidays, so most teller services will be closed Christmas Day. As always, you can use mobile banking services and ATMs. Bank of America will be closed on Christmas Day. Wells Fargo will close at noon local time on Christmas Eve and will be closed all day Dec. 25. TD Bank will also be closed on Christmas. The New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ will not be trading on Christmas Day. CVS Pharmacy locations will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas, but may have reduced hours. CVS said to check with your local store before visiting. Rite Aid will be open regular business hours on Christmas Eve but will close on Christmas Day. Walgreens will be open on Christmas Eve and all of its 24-hour pharmacies will remain open for 24 hours. On Christmas Day, Walgreens will operate during its usual hours, but the majority of pharmacies are closed except for 24-hour locations and certain others. The United States Postal Service will not be sending or shipping mail on Dec. 25. On Christmas Eve, FedEx Express and FedEx Office will be operating on modified hours, but other services such as FedEx Ground and Custom Critical will be open as normal. On Christmas Day, every FedEx service except Custom Critical will be unavailable. UPS will operate as usual on Christmas Eve. Limited UPS store locations will be open on Christmas Day, and only the UPS Express Critical service will be available.New Jersey fines firms $40K for sports betting violations

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Mr Trump made the announcement in a Truth Social post, calling Charles Kushner “a tremendous business leader, philanthropist, & dealmaker”. Mr Kushner is the founder of Kushner Companies, a real estate firm. Jared Kushner is a former senior Trump adviser who is married to Trump’s eldest daughter, Ivanka. The elder Mr Kushner was pardoned by Trump in December 2020 after pleading guilty years earlier to tax evasion and making illegal campaign donations. Prosecutors alleged that after Charles Kushner discovered his brother-in-law was co-operating with federal authorities in an investigation, he hatched a scheme for revenge and intimidation. Mr Kushner hired a prostitute to lure his brother-in-law, then arranged to have the encounter in a New Jersey motel room recorded with a hidden camera and the recording sent to his own sister, the man’s wife, prosecutors said. Mr Kushner eventually pleaded guilty to 18 counts including tax evasion and witness tampering. He was sentenced in 2005 to two years in prison – the most he could receive under a plea deal, but less than what Chris Christie, the US attorney for New Jersey at the time and later governor and Republican presidential candidate, had sought. Mr Christie has blamed Jared Kushner for his firing from Mr Trump’s transition team in 2016, and has called Charles Kushner’s offences “one of the most loathsome, disgusting crimes that I prosecuted when I was US attorney”. Mr Trump and the elder Mr Kushner knew each other from real estate circles and their children were married in 2009.

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